Judge hears arguments without immediately ruling in lawsuit over White House ban on 3 news outlets
WASHINGTON | A federal judge weighing whether to block President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from White House grounds expressed some skepticism Wednesday in response to the government’s defense of the move. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, who was nominated by Trump in 2017, didn’t rule from the bench after hearing arguments in […]
New police program targets crime reduction in Aurora business districts, retail stores
AURORA | The Aurora police are rolling out a new program to connect with business owners and help them reduce crime, like shoplifting and disorderly conduct. Police launched the Business Shield Initiative earlier this month and have so far visited about 350 businesses across the city to build relationships and share tips about how stores […]
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down. Brown is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 30 to make the deal final. He […]
Gia, Gov. Polis’ beloved dog and a Capitol fixture, dies at age 17
This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at coloradosun.com. DENVER | Gia, who was constantly by Gov. Jared Polis’ side during his eight years leading Colorado, died Monday. The state’s first pup was 17. No cause of death was given by the Democratic governor, who announced Gia’s […]
Advocacy groups sue DHS over planned immigration detention facility in Hudson
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Two advocacy organizations sued the U.S Department of Homeland Security this week over allegations that the agency violated environmental protection laws by not completing an impact review for a planned immigration detention facility in Hudson. DHS has a legal obligation under the National Environmental Policy […]
Trump administration’s ban of three prominent news outlets from White House is in court
WASHINGTON | The extraordinary showdown between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes moved Wednesday to a courtroom in the nation’s capital, where a judge is hearing arguments on whether the president’s move banning three news organizations from White House grounds violates the Constitution. The administration has doubled down on its contention […]
FBI investigates hackers’ claim to have stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs website
WASHINGTON | The FBI said Wednesday it was investigating a criminal hacking group’s claims that it had stolen “very sensitive data” belonging to thousands of agents and applicants and that it had compromised the bureau’s jobs website. “The FBI is aware of a cyber-criminal enterprise group claiming a compromise of the FBIJobs.gov portal and alleged […]
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down. Brown is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 30 to make the deal final. He […]
EDITORIAL: Local cops acting as immigration police makes everyone unsafe
The debate about the relationship between local police and the people they protect is spelled out by a Colorado ballot question focused on immigration. Proposed Constitutional Amendment 81 would require local police and sheriff deputies to determine whether certain people charged with crimes are “lawfully present” in the United States and notify federal agents if […]
Aurora Sports Notebook: Four former stars in football, basketball/track & field and soccer to join Grandview Hall of Fame
News and notes about current or former Aurora prep sports, athletes and coaches from Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.