More Colorado Kids are Accessing Therapies, But State Cuts to Medicaid Could Change That - Collective ColoradoFour boys burst from their moms’ vehicles and ran across the gravel parking lot of the farm to greet each other and start playing. Toys lay on the grass near riding rings and horse stables. Chickens and cats meandered along the property... May 14 26May 14, 2026Article at collective.coloradotrust.org
Thousands of Coloradans could lose Medicaid if federal spending bill passes | Rocky Mountain PBSThousands of Coloradans will lose health insurance if proposed federal Medicaid cuts are passed, and clinics with high volumes of Medicaid clients may be forced to close or limit services. Dec 31 25December 31, 2025Article at rmpbs.org
Few burglaries are solved in Colorado each year. Here’s how one Lakewood musician got his stuff back anyway.Bret Dallas, with the help of internet sleuths, tracked down thousands in stolen guitars and equipment. When victimized again, he discovered a cache of allegedly stolen goods. Dec 03 25December 03, 2025Article at coloradosun.com
Material Matters: 'Reasonable progress' on earthquake strengthening, or pass the parcel?Our Material Matters series is taking a look at earthquake-strengthening costs and implications in a series of articlesThe Structural Engineering Society president says “reasonable progress” is being made nationwide in getting buildings strengthened,… Nov 20 24November 20, 2024Article at businessdesk.co.nz
Turning the Tap: the real impact of short-changing water investmentRead more in our Turning the Tap series here. One in five council water supplies did not have a protozoa barrier to screen out water-borne illnesses as of 2023, according to BusinessDesk analysis of data from Taumata Arowai, the government agency… Oct 21 24October 21, 2024Article at businessdesk.co.nz
Daycare dollars: who's winning and losing?In the first of a two-part investigation into Early Childhood Education (ECE), BusinessDesk examines the sector’s winners and losers. The second part will examine potential solutions to level the playing field.A record number of ECE services closed… Jun 30 24June 30, 2024Article at businessdesk.co.nz
Colorado passed a law to crack down on dishonest officers by pulling their certifications. Has it worked?The law has led to dozens of decertifications, but who decides if the officers are telling the truth?" May 15 24May 15, 2024Article at cpr.org
Broken wheelchairs plague disabled air travelersWhen Julie Reiskin took off from the Denver International Airport to Kansas City for a business meeting in October 2022, she did not know she was headed to disaster. She said she was greeted by a snapped wheelchair joystick. Feb 25 24February 25, 2024Article at denvergazette.com
Gilpin County deputy fired for use of force, sharing body camera footageFormer Deputy Filip Perry also faces a criminal charge in Jefferson County as a result of an internal affairs investigation. GILPIN COUNTY, Colo. — A Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office deputy was fired Sept. 14 after an internal affairs investigation… Sep 27 23September 27, 2023Article at 9news.com
Gilpin County sheriff's deputy charged with official misconductDeputy Filip Perry is being investigated for using too much force and bragging about it in texts. It's unclear if the charge is connected to that investigation. GILPIN COUNTY, Colo. — Gilpin County Sheriff’s Deputy Filip Perry is facing a criminal… Sep 06 23September 06, 2023Article at 9news.com
Advocates say PrideFest demonstration is part of national trend pushing 'baseless lies'The notion that children need to be "saved" from the queer community is false and a way to draw people into the movement, according to an ADL and GLAAD expert. DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — The PrideFest was designed to be a day of community-building for… Aug 30 23August 30, 2023Article at 9news.com
One in five women said they were disrespected while accessing health care during pregnancy and delivery, CDC saysWomen of color were more likely to report mistreatment during maternal care, according to the CDC analysis of survey responses. DENVER — One in five women reported mistreatment during their pregnancy and delivery, according to a national survey of… Aug 22 23August 22, 2023Article at 9news.com
Denver auditors recover more than $1 million in unpaid wages since NovemberThe office helped recover $7,100 for one Denverite who ‘felt betrayed.’ DENVER — A division of the Denver Auditor’s Office has recovered more than $1.4 million in unpaid wages for workers since November, which is the most clawed back since data… Aug 09 23August 09, 2023Article at 9news.com
Denver judge orders fake document company to stop doing businessDENVER — A Denver judge has ordered a company to stop doing business and has frozen the assets of an organization because it poses a “danger of real, immediate and irreparable injury,” according to the preliminary injunction. The Colorado Attorney… Aug 02 23August 02, 2023Article at 9news.com
Nearly $900,000 spent on Nuggets parade and celebrationDENVER — Public and private partners spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the Denver Nuggets Championship festivities last month, according to a 9NEWS analysis of spending records. Private partners paid for most of the June parade and… Jul 28 23July 28, 2023Article at 9news.com
Gilpin County sheriff’s deputy investigated for use of force, and for bragging about it in textsDeputy Filip Perry texted an acquaintance a violent clip from his body camera and wrote that he would do the job "for free." GILPIN COUNTY, Colo. — Editor's note: This story contains body camera footage of the use of force and associated quotes with… Jul 18 23July 18, 2023Article at 9news.com
Colorado prisoners written up hundreds of times for refusing to workAdvocates said the practice mirrors slavery and violates the state constitution, while the Department of Corrections said the policy incentivizes good behavior. DENVER — A lawsuit filed against the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is aiming… Jun 23 23June 23, 2023Article at 9news.com
'Too many individuals that act irresponsibly with weapons' DPD chief says after shooting injures 10Most of the documented alleged crimes near the intersection of 20th and Market streets were assaults and thefts. DENVER — A shooting that injured 10 people in LoDo overnight happened just steps from a storied jazz club that closed in 2020. A member… Jun 13 23June 13, 2023Article at 9news.com
New data shows 1% of Colorado households have a same-sex partnershipDENVER — New census data found that 1% of Colorado households have a same-sex partnership. The data shows there are 24,562 same-sex households in the state. This is the first time same-sex couples have been tracked in the decennial Census, according… Jun 06 23June 06, 2023Article at 9news.com
Data shows more people are getting abortions in Colorado - the most since 1985COLORADO, USA — Medical professionals administered 14,154 abortions in Colorado in 2022 -- the most in the state since 1985. More abortions were performed on people coming into the state for the procedure, according to a 9Wants to Know review of… May 24 23May 24, 2023Article at 9news.com
