Author: The Denver Gazette
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Live coverage: Marshall fire news conference – 1 of 3 missing people found
Officials from Boulder County led a news conference at Sunday afternoon to provide updates on recovery efforts after the massive Marshall fire that devastated the communities of Superior and Louisville. – A man who was missing and feared dead in the Marshall fire was found alive, Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle announced Sunday. The search for…
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Second 15-year-old arrested in shooting of 6 teens near Aurora Central High School
Aurora police on Wednesday announced the arrest of a second suspect in connection with the drive-by shooting of six teenagers near Aurora Central High School on Nov. 15. A 15-year-old boy was arrested after being questioned Tuesday night, police said in a news release Wednesday night. Police said they would not release his name, but…
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Colorado Public Utilities’ clean energy plan is up for public comment
The Public Utilities Commission wants to hear what Coloradans think of the first phase of a clean energy plan put forth by the Denver-based subsidiary of Xcel Energy. An in-person public comment hearing is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the El Pueblo History Museum Atrium at 301 N Union Ave.…
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WATCH LIVE: William Shatner launches into space aboard Blue Origin rocket
WATCH LIVE: William Shatner launches into space aboard Blue Origin rocket Actor William Shatner counted down Wednesday to his wildest role yet: riding a rocket into space, courtesy of “Star Trek” fan Jeff Bezos. WATCH: See the launch live Best known for his role as Captain Kirk, the 90-year-old Shatner joined three other passengers for…
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Fatal crash to keep I-70 closed in both directions between tunnels, Silverthorne most of day
Both directions of Interstate 70 were closed for several hours Wednesday morning between Silverthorne and the Eisenhower-Johnson tunnels after a fatal crash involving five vehicles Tuesday night, the Colorado Department of Transportation said. Eastbound lanes reopened shortly before 11 a.m., but westbound lanes were expected to remain closed most of the day. Crews were removing…
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Award-winning journalist Migoya joins Colorado Watch team of The Denver Gazette
Award-winning Colorado journalist David Migoya is joining The Denver Gazette’s growing team as a senior investigative reporter. “I’m excited about joining The Gazette staff to continue to produce the type of investigative journalism that’s probative, insightful and meaningful,” Migoya said. “Its readers deserve and will receive nothing less.” Migoya will team up with Christopher Osher…
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Evacuations for Ptarmigan fire in Summit County downgraded; wet weather controls growth
Evacuation orders from the Ptarmigan fire east of Silverthorne were downgraded Thursday morning and wet weather kept the blaze from growing overnight, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office said. Evacuation orders for Hamilton Creek and Anger Mountain were reduced to pre-evacuation status as of 10 a.m. Only residents with credentials are allowed back into those areas…