Author: Monte Whaley
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Sold three times and branded with the names of her captors, this sex trade survivor is working to help other victims
FORT COLLINS — Rebecca Bender was sold three times over the span of six years, and branded and tattooed with the names of her captors, but did not think of herself as a commodity in the world’s $150 billion sex trade. “I just thought I was a domestic violence victim forced into prostitution,” Bender, 36,…
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Colorado touts small and big solutions to roll back state’s teacher shortage
Starting teacher-cadet programs at local schools, forgiving student loans and offering livable wages in rural areas are all ideas being touted by a state education task force aimed at getting more teachers into Colorado’s far-flung classrooms. The recommendations, assembled at the request of the legislature, also proposes a marketing campaign and scholarships to attract teachers…
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$10 million in marijuana taxes aimed at reversing Colorado’s teacher shortage woes
State education officials are compiling a list of ideas on how best to spend $10 million in marijuana tax proceeds aimed at reversing Colorado’s teacher shortages. The $10 million was earmarked to take on the problems of hiring and retaining teachers in Colorado by Gov. John Hickenlooper in his proposed 2018-19 budget released earlier this month.…
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Administrators placed on leave amid groping investigation at Denver’s South High School
An alleged groping incident at South High School has prompted two investigations, one aimed at the incident itself and the other to the school’s response to the allegation. Two administrators at South, principal Jen Hanson and student adviser Lynette Lucero, were placed on administrative leave, according to a letter sent to parents Friday from Susan…
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New Colorado law mandates students must be told about skilled labor, military careers
A law that took effect Wednesday mandates that Colorado public schools must inform high school students that not all post-secondary paths lead to college. School counselors also must tell students about jobs as skilled laborers and military personnel. “A four-year college degree may be a good fit for some,” said Phil Covarrubias, the Brighton Republican…
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Climber falls from Devil’s Head Trail in Douglas County
Douglas County rescue teams Sunday afternoon were able to reach an injured climber who fell 100 feet in the area of Devil’s Head mountain. The climber was transported to an area hospital via medical helicopter. The extent of the climber’s injuries were not known by Sunday night. Witnesses said the climber had landed on a…
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Denver Islamic law protests draw small but testy crowds
A Denver protest Saturday over fears extremist interpretations of Islamic law will one day become the law of the land ended up producing yelling and insults, some scuffles and at least four arrests. The Denver rally was one of more than two dozen held in American cities Saturday, organized by ACT for America, which claims…
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Colorado military veterans will now get college credit for what they learn while serving their country
Colorado military veterans will now get college credit for knowledge they acquire while serving their country; Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the new law Thursday. House Bill 1004 passed both chambers of the 2017 legislature unanimously. It requires Colorado colleges and universities to have a policy in place to award credit for certain military service, if…
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Colorado military vets now fighting for college credits
DENVER — Colorado’s military veterans are frustrated that after years of service to their country they often are treated like recent high school graduates when they enter a college classroom. They arrive older and wiser but with no credit for the time spent and skills acquired in highly technical and often dangerous fields, said Travis…
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Colorado history students have virtual dialogue with WWI kaiser
DENVER — Kaiser Wilhelm II is angry and wants to go to war. His eyes flare red when talking about his disdain for the British, and his jaw churns angrily as he voices the need for his beloved Germany to flex its muscles. In history, Wilhelm II got his wish and helped start World War…