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Elijah McClain Update: Former Paramedic Jeremy Cooper Avoids Prison For Administering Lethal Dose Of Ketamine
Latest Sentencing in Elijah McClain’s Tragic Death The killing of Elijah McClain, who died from an overdose of ketamine while police restrained him, is still a case of justice denied after the former paramedic who sedated him has avoided prison. A jury found former paramedic Jeremy Cooper guilty of criminally negligent homicide for administering the […]
The Rolling Stones announce opening act for Denver concert
DENVER — The Rolling Stones has announced the opening acts for its summer tour of North America. The Rolling Stones will bring the "Stones Tour '24 Hackney Diamonds" tour to 16 cities across the United States and Canada. Opening acts on the tour will include Carin León, The Red...
Angela Davis speaks at Auraria campus in Denver after 40 arrests
After Friday's arrests of 40 protestors, over half of whom were students, a cold and wet weekend and a visit from civil rights icon Angela Davis on Saturday, the encampment on the lawn of the Tivoli at the Auraria Campus was largely a scene of serenity on Sunday as the sun shined and protestors passed the time.Some students in the neighboring CU Denver residence hall posted signs of support in their windows."I want you to know how important it is that you are taking this stand and this moment," Davis said, addressing the protesters. "I want to emphasize what this...
Median down payment for metro homes rises
You'll need a little more money for a down payment to land your Denver dream home. The big picture: The median down payment for a home in metro Denver was $70,000 in February, up about 7% from February 2023, according to data from Redfin. State of play: Homebuyers are reaching...
Mile Highlights: Ex-paramedic avoids prison
🚨 A former Aurora paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine that ultimately killed him was sentenced Friday to four years' probation and 14 months of work release, marking the final person to face penalties for McClain's 2019 death. (CPR) A second paramedic involved was sentenced last month to...
Two overnight car crashes leave 1 dead, 2 injured in metro area
Two separate car crashes in Aurora and Denver left one person dead, one pedestrian seriously injured and another person suffering from minor injuries overnight Friday. The first crash occurred in the area of 10th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard, right on the edge of Lakewood, around 9:30 p.m. A vehicle allegedly struck a pedestrian, leaving them with serious injuries, the Denver Police Department said in a social media post. The pedestrian...
1 person shot, injured during Aurora apartment shooting Sunday night
AURORA | A unidentified male was shot and injured Sunday night at an Aurora Hills area apartment, according to police. Police were notified about the shooting at about 9:30 p.m. at an apartment on the 11900 block of East Maple Avenue. “One male did self-transport to a local hospital with...
Amid a housing shortage, a proposed measure would give millions in tax incentives to turn empty office spaces into homes
Regardless of the district they represent, when Colorado lawmakers return home there's a good chance it's to a place where housing is sparse and office spaces are empty. The broad scope of the state's housing crisis and flagging commercial real estate market has lawmakers from Delta and Denver working together on a measure that would provide millions in tax incentives for developers who can turn empty commercial trash into residential treasure.
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