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As sentencing approaches on four misdemeanors, ‘J6 Praying Grandma’ prepared for prison
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Colorado Springs Gazette, Local

As sentencing approaches on four misdemeanors, ‘J6 Praying Grandma’ prepared for prison

By Debbie Kelley | Colorado Springs Gazette Rebecca Lavrenz doesn’t want to go to prison, but for the past four months the 72-year-old great-grandmother, retired registered nurse and small-business owner in El Paso County has been steeling herself for that possibility. “I don’t think it’s right. I’m not happy about it. But I’d rather be in prison obeying God than be out doing what I want to do,” she said last week at her home in Falcon, east of Colorado Springs. After nearly 26 hours of deliberation over four days — considered lengthy and unusual for Jan. 6 defendants — a jury found Lavrenz guilty on April 4 of four misdemeanors she was charged with for entering the U.S. Capitol at the “Steal the Vote” rally on Jan. 6, 2021. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE...
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La Junta names Patrick Comiskey as lone city manager finalist, will meet with City Council Aug. 8
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Local, Southeast Colorado (SECO) News

La Junta names Patrick Comiskey as lone city manager finalist, will meet with City Council Aug. 8

By Southeast Colorado (SECO) News Following an extensive search and interviews by the City Manager Selection Committee, the City of La Junta has named a finalist for the City Manager position. Patrick C. Comiskey is a seasoned municipal leader with extensive experience in city management and public administration. Over his distinguished career, he has managed diverse city operations and led transformative projects in multiple communities. As City Manager of Mount Dora, FL from 2021 to 2024, Patrick oversaw a city with a population of approximately 18,000 and an annual budget of $130 million.  READ THE FULL STORY AT SOUTHEAST COLORADO (SECO) NEWS
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U.S. marshals track down, arrest man in Florida wanted as suspect in unsolved Yuma County murder
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Local, U.S. Marshals Service

U.S. marshals track down, arrest man in Florida wanted as suspect in unsolved Yuma County murder

By U.S. Marshals Service A multi-agency manhunt for the fugitive homicide suspect wanted in connection to the disappearance and death of Britani Meek in Yuma, Colo., concluded Monday afternoon in Lake Placid, Fla.  Clifton Boggess, 62, is wanted by the Yuma (CO) Police Department in connection to the disappearance and death of Britani Meek. Meek was initially reported missing on October 25, 2023. During the course of the investigation, both Meek’s vehicle and her remains were discovered on a property located in rural Yuma County. On July 24, a warrant was issued charging Boggess with first-degree murder, felony tampering with a deceased body, second-degree kidnapping, second-degree motor vehicle theft, and third-degree assault. On July 25, the Yuma Police Department formally reque...
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Demonstrators denied entry to Douglas County PrideFest, say it shows event was not inclusive
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CBS Colorado, Local

Demonstrators denied entry to Douglas County PrideFest, say it shows event was not inclusive

By Olivia Young | CBS Colorado Douglas County PrideFest 2024 was decidedly calmer than last year's event in Colorado. "Everyone I've talked to has said the vibe is significantly more relaxed," said Anya Zavadil, president of Douglas County Pride.  In 2023, PrideFest had to deal with a number of different attacks. Someone vandalized the fairgrounds and several cars, writing the word "groomer." The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says a suspect was never identified and that case was closed. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Calhan neighbors oppose wind farm expansion, citing health concerns
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denvergazette.com, Local

Calhan neighbors oppose wind farm expansion, citing health concerns

By Debbie Kelley | Denver Gazette Rebecca Nusbaum came home from work one day in June to find a sticky note on her front door. Someone was interested in talking to her about a local wind turbine project. “Huh,” she thought. Nusbaum already can see all 145 wind turbines of the Golden West Wind Energy Center from the back deck of her home in Calhan. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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In La Plata County, sheriff’s German Shepherd K-9 ‘Ozzy’ ends his watch
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Durango Herald, Local

In La Plata County, sheriff’s German Shepherd K-9 ‘Ozzy’ ends his watch

By Nathan Metcalf | Durango Herald In a page-out to law enforcement, a 911 dispatcher marked the end of duty for Ozzy, a 7-year-old K-9 who ended his career Friday with the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. Ozzy spent his five-year career along his handler, K-9 Deputy Cody Hawman. Hawman said it would be an emotional goodbye, but his wife and young son will be glad to have Ozzy at home more often. “He’s my partner, he’s my best friend, he comes to work with me, to live with me; I spend more time with him than with anyone,” Hawman said. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DURANGO HERALD
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Bucktail fire near Nucla grows to more than 2,000 acres
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Local, Telluride Daily Planet

Bucktail fire near Nucla grows to more than 2,000 acres

By Mia Rupani | Telluride Daily Planet Dozens of firefighters are aggressively attacking a wildfire that started in the West End of Montrose County on Thursday. The Bucktail fire is exhibiting “extreme fire behavior,” according to Glen Sachet, public information officer for the U.S. Forest Service. “Extreme fire behavior means that the trees are torching and spotting,” he said. “It is moving rapidly.” READ THE FULL STORY AT THE TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
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In Southwest Colorado, State Patrol reports 21% decrease in crashes while DUI arrests are up 18%
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Local, The Journal

In Southwest Colorado, State Patrol reports 21% decrease in crashes while DUI arrests are up 18%

By Bailey Duran | The Journal Colorado State Patrol is increasing its efforts to promote safe driving and combat drunken driving. Overall crashes in Troop 5A’s jurisdiction are down 21% compared to last year, while proactive DUI arrests are up 18%, according to CSP Capt. Angela DeGuelle. DeGuelle said the Cortez team in Troop 5A, which is made up of troopers in Cortez, Durango and Pagosa, are leading in DUI arrests, proactive contacts and overall enforcement actions. In the Cortez area, there are three state patrol sergeants, 12 troopers, three corporals and one captain. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE JOURNAL
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431-acre Quarry Fire in Jefferson County being investigated as arson as Chatfield Reservoir reopens
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CBS Colorado, Local

431-acre Quarry Fire in Jefferson County being investigated as arson as Chatfield Reservoir reopens

By Jennifer McRae | CBS Colorado The Quarry Fire burning in Jefferson County is being investigated as arson. The fire is 431 acres in size and was 4% contained as of Friday morning.  The fire started near the intersection of West Deer Creek Canyon Road and Grizzly Drive on Tuesday night. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the fire grew slightly overnight Thursday into Friday in an open meadow that needed to undergo fire mitigation.  Investigators are now conducting an arson investigation on the Quarry Fire.  READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Montana-based ‘Super Scooper’ aircraft deployed to fight Colorado wildfires
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kdvr.com, Local

Montana-based ‘Super Scooper’ aircraft deployed to fight Colorado wildfires

By Gabby Easterwood | Fox 31 News Several wildfires are burning along Colorado’s Front Range, and they’re getting assists from all over the country — including the unique “Super Scooper” planes from Bridger Aerospace. These aircraft arrived in Colorado Thursday and were initially helping the fight against the Quarry Fire in Jefferson County but has since been deployed to the fires north in Boulder and Larimer counties. When FOX31 got to tour one of the planes and talk to a crew, it was stationed in Centennial. But when they’re not working they’re based out of Bozeman, Montana, where they can respond quickly to fires across the U.S. and Canada. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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