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A second Colorado school closes following strict new laws on cooperatives
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. DENVER | A second school has closed permanently because of a law change aimed at a group some Colorado lawmakers believed was exploiting legal loopholes to authorize public schools and programs statewide. Pueblo Classical Academy, which enrolled 260 K-12 students, won’t reopen in August, school leaders announced on […]
Nonprofit and neighbor sue over plans for GEO immigration detention center in Hudson
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | A Denver-based nonprofit and a neighbor to the defunct prison set to become Colorado’s second immigration detention facility are suing the town of Hudson, alleging that town leadership is skirting local land use code in allowing the facility to reopen. The Weld County resident, Janet […]
GEO Group employee accused of shooting protester has jail bond, charges reduced
AURORA | The GEO Group employee who was arrested after allegedly shooting a protester outside of the Aurora ICE detention facility had his bond lowered in court on Wednesday and his pending charges reduced.. The 17th District Attorney’s Office announced it is charging Brandon A. Booth, 42, with one count each of first-degree assault and […]
Back-to-school events provide free supplies and services to students in Aurora, across metro area
This story was first published at Colorado Chalkbeat. DENVER | The first day of school is almost here. If you need help finding free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, clothing, and more, here’s where to get it in the metro area. Saturday, July 25 Back to School Giveaway 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Colorado Christian Fellowship, […]
Aurora homeless Navigation Campus reports drop in 911 calls; Council considers shelter goals
AURORA | After a series of setbacks, the Aurora Regional Navigation Campus is working to fix its structural issues and improve the experience for the homeless people staying at the shelter facility. Over the last three months, the Navigation Campus has seen a drop in 911 calls linked to the center and made progress mitigating […]
Aurora considers penalties for Niagara Bottling over drought water use
AURORA | City officials are contemplating consequences for its largest water consumer, Niagara Bottling, which has not yet reduced its consumption despite drought restrictions imposed citywide requiring a 20% reduction in use. While the bottling plant has not yet violated the drought restrictions, the facility is on track to use more water than its annual […]
State health officials still blocked from investigating tuberculosis case at Aurora ICE facility
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Colorado public health officials are still unable to investigate at least one tuberculosis case at an immigration detention center in Aurora, as the private company that runs the facility missed a deadline to give more information and allow health workers inside the building. “The Colorado […]
Conservative law firms join Elizabeth School District’s book ban defense
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. DENVER | Two high-profile conservative law firms, including one that has many wins before the U.S. Supreme Court, are helping to defend a Colorado school district in a book banning lawsuit. Lawyers from Alliance Defending Freedom and the Heritage Foundation filed paperwork to join the legal team representing […]
Shot protester Emma Landis returns to Aurora ICE facility site to speak out again
This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at cpr.org. DENVER | Just days after she was shot at a protest, 22-year-old Emma Landis spoke to supporters at the scene of the crime. The shooting, which made national headlines, happened at the end of a protest outside the facility […]
Arapahoe County commissioner to hold water supply community forum in Aurora Aug. 1
AURORA | Arapahoe County Commissioner Rhonda Fields will hold a community forum next month focused on water supply for the region and the state, water conservation and long-term planning. “Water Matters: A Community Conversation,” is slated for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 1, at the county’s CentrePoint Plaza’s Littleton Room, 14980 E. Alameda Drive […]