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Aurora immigration detention operator misses state tuberculosis health order deadline
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | The private company that runs Colorado’s only immigration detention center missed a compliance deadline set by the state’s health department to provide information about a recent tuberculosis case in the Aurora facility. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a public health order on the […]
ICE owes local hospital nearly $4 million for care provided to Aurora immigrant detainees
This story was first published at CPR News. DENVER | Since last fall, the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora says they have provided roughly 150 hospital admissions, clinic appointments and emergency visits — totaling almost $4 million in expected reimbursements — for immigrants detained by the Department of Homeland Security. They haven’t been […]
ERBOCES school group to dissolve following state scrutiny over funds
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. DENVER | An education group that last year authorized “Colorado’s first public Christian school” soon will dissolve, following a Monday night vote by a key member institution. The school board in School District 49 unanimously approved the dissolution of Education reEnvisioned Board of Cooperative Educational Services, or ERBOCES. […]
Ohtani’s 2 homers ignite a Dodgers breakout at Coors Field as Snell shines in 11-5 win over Rockies
DENVER | Shohei Ohtani homered twice to help spark a slumping Dodgers offense, Blake Snell struck out five over six innings, and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5 on Monday night. Max Muncy added a three-run homer as the Dodgers found the perfect way to break out of their recent funk — playing at […]
Bo Nix takes hits in a fiery Broncos practice as he nears return to game action
ENGLEWOOD | Bo Nix didn’t have to wait until Friday night against the Green Bay Packers to get a game-like feel as he takes his biggest step yet in his comeback from two ankle surgeries. The Denver Broncos quarterback got knocked around a bit in a spirited full-padded practice Tuesday. His pocket collapsed one time […]
Measure proposed to name Aurora library after first Black councilmember, Edna Mosley
AURORA | A city library may be renamed to honor Aurora’s first Black council member, Edna Wilson Mosley. Councilmembers Alison Coombs and Gianina Horton are sponsoring a measure to rename the Central Library, on Alameda Parkway next to the Aurora Municipal Center, to the Edna Wilson Mosley Central Library. A virtual meeting to discuss the […]
Denver man arrested in northwest Aurora robbery and shooting Sunday
AURORA | Aurora police arrested an 18-year-old Denver man Sunday night in connection with a robbery and nonfatal shooting in northwest Aurora, authorities said. Julien Weeks was faces charges of first-degree assault, robbery and violating a court order, Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan said in a statement, Weeks is being held in the Adams County […]
Hundreds of guinea pigs fill Massachusetts sanctuary with squeals, purrs and lots of love
SALISBURY, Mass. | Kimie Smothermon begins each day greeted by the squeals, chirps and purrs of nearly 400 guinea pigs. Depending on who you ask, tending to the daily barrage of guinea pig needs can be either a fairy tale or a horror show. For Smothermon, it’s often a mix of both. “If I could […]
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot
SAN FRANCISCO | OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers — the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence — who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship. The San Francisco-based company says ChatGPT for Teens, which launches Tuesday, is tailored for kids aged 13 […]
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
When it’s really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it’s actually a little more complicated than that. The fabric matters. But so does how heavy it is, how the clothing is made, how it fits and even what color it is. What […]