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Colorado's second-highest court has clarified the circumstances under which Social Security payments, which are exempt from garnishment under federal law, may actually be used to repay a debt. On Thursday, a three-judge panel for the Court of Appeals disagreed that federal law "unambiguously" shields Social Security benefits from garnishment. Instead,...

Appeals court decides when Social Security payments may be garnished

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COLORADO GOVERNOR JARED POLIS, COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. The Polis-Primavera administration announced that the Property Tax, Rent, Heat (PTC) Rebate is now available to Colorado residents based on income, including people with disabilities and older adults, to help with their property tax, rent, and/or heat expenses this winter and beyond. The rebate amount can be up to $1,044 a year for applicants.

Polis Administration announces Property Tax, Rent, Heat Rebate relief for Coloradans

All payments of up to $1,500 will be issued to select Colorado residents by Tuesday evening, for those that filed an extension on their 2021 taxes. The payments will be for residents of the Centennial State who filed their taxes by Oct. 17. Single filers will get $750, while eligible couples will receive $1,500.

Stimulus update: Direct payments worth up to $1,500 being sent to Colorado taxpayers Tuesday

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The state of Colorado is proposing a bill that would give retired residents an additional $1,400 in tax credits for the years 2023 and 2024. This bill is aimed at providing support to those on a fixed income, who have been unable to keep up with the rising cost of living. The eligibility criteria for this tax credit are clear, and if passed, the credit will be refundable, meaning those who owe less in taxes than the credit amount will receive a refund for the difference.

Colorado Residents Could Receive $1,400 Tax Credit - Here's What You Need to Know

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The FBI is asking for help solving a murder case that dates back nearly 20 years. Avery Whiteskunk was reported missing Jan. 31, 2004.That March, Whiteskunk's body was found on the northern edge of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe's Reservation. The reservation is in southwest Colorado, southeast Utah and northwest New Mexico. The FBI is offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the 61-year-old's murderer. 


FBI searches for new information after Avery Whiteskunk's body found in 2004

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A woman who spoke during public comment time at the Aurora City Council meeting Monday said a resident recently waited eight days before learning her car had been stolen. Robbie DeYoung of Stolen and Vandalized Vehicles in Colorado online group said the member did not learn her car was stolen from police but instead M & M Impound and Towing notified her. DeYoung pointed out that this woman would not have been eligible for a city of Aurora voucher that pays for impound fees for victims of car theft. The law requires a claim be made within three days of the theft.

Aurora resident waits eight days to learn car is stolen

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Mac stuffed grilled cheese sandwich from I Heart Mac & Cheese, which opened a new location in Highlands Ranch.Photo byI Heart Mac and Cheese. (Highlands Ranch, Colo) If this most recent cold snap has you craving comfort food, there’s a new restaurant in Highlands Ranch devoted to all things mac and cheese.

Highlands Ranch gets a cheesy new restaurant

Denver, CO

Twenty one tents make up Denver International Airport's iconic tented roof.Photo byDenver International Airport. (Denver, Colo) Denver International Airport’s iconic tented peaks recently landed on a global list of “public eyesores.”

See DIA’s clever response to landing on a ‘global eyesore’ list

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Heather Willard / NewsBreak Denver / Jan. 30, 2023. (Aurora, Colo.) An Arapahoe County jury convicted a 22-year-old man of killing one and injuring three others during an early-morning hotel shooting on Oct. 2, 2021, in the 12000 block of East Colfax Avenue.

Jury convicts 22-year-old in hotel shooting that killed 1, injured 3

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(Denver, Colo) If you’re looking for a unique Valentine’s gift for the cocktail lover in your life, a Denver bar has you covered: Death & Co, the chic bar inside The Ramble Hotel, released a unisex scent inspired by the Mile High City.

What does a ‘Denver’ perfume smell like? One cocktail bar has the answer.

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Police are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information related to a homicide that occurred in the Five Points neighborhood.

$10K reward offered for information on Five Points murder

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Ruth Woroniecki, 40, had climbed a California peak when she slipped on ice and fell, according to a San Bernardino Sheriff's Department official, who called her survival "a miracle"
          
A Colorado woman is fortunate to be alive after she fell during a Christmas Eve hike in the San Gabriel mountains.
Ruth Woroniecki, 40, of Thornton, Colo., had summited Cucamonga Peak in California and was heading back down the mountain around noon that Saturday when she slipped on a patch of ice and fell 200 feet, the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department said in...

Hiker Who Fell 200 Feet on Calif. Mountain Walked to Safety Holding Her Broken Neck in Place

Getting your car stolen is frustrating, and paying to get it back adds insult to injury. The city of Aurora's new Motor Vehicle Theft Recovery Victim Voucher Program is helping victims save hundreds on retrieval fees. Starting this year, if a stolen vehicle is recovered by the Aurora Police Department, the owner will have 72 hours from the time of impoundment to retrieve their vehicle at no cost. Councilman Juan Marcano was behind the push to pass $1 million in funding to help offset expenses. He says residents told him they felt penalized for their cars being found."We should not be charging...

Aurora voucher program reduces costs for car theft victims

Often referred to as the "Harlem of the West," Five Points is one of Denver's oldest and most diverse neighborhoods for its rich history of jazz music and African American culture. Talya Cunningham reports. Hidden history behind Five Points neighborhood. Often referred to as the "Harlem of the West," Five...

Hidden history behind Five Points neighborhood

5:30 a.m. – Motor vehicle theft from a hotel in the 500 block of Flatiron Boulevard. 9 a.m. – Motor vehicle theft from a residence in the 200 block of Agate Way. 1 p.m. – Assault at a school in the 0 block of Eagle Way. 7:57...

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Heather Willard / NewsBreak Denver / Jan. 31, 2023. (Douglas County, Colo.) Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly fully endorsed proposed Colorado legislation that would impose more aggressive penalties on auto thieves.

DougCo Sheriff endorses plan for increased penalties for car thefts 

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The skeletal remains that were discovered in unincorporated Weld County in 2018 have been positively identified as Douglas Wayne Jackson, a missing person from Aurora, according to a news release from the Weld County Sheriff's Office (WCSO). The remains were first found near Fort Lupton on December 7, 2018 and...

DNA leads to identification of skeletal remains found in Colorado

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The City of Thornton joined hundreds of other plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit against several chemical manufacturers claiming "forever chemicals" contaminated portions of their water supply.

Thornton joins lawsuit claiming 'forever chemicals' impacted water supply

While many Colorado tourists have their sights set for the state's mountains, larger cities around the state can also offer a great, family-friendly getaway. An article from LawnLove recently compared the 200 largest US cities across 23 different metrics related to kid-friendly travel. This included aspects of travel like the local number of kid-friendly attractions, availability of family-friendly lodging, affordability, and crime. While one Colorado city performed well, most were ranked below-average.

Kid-friendly tourism: One Colorado city ranks high, while others don't

Boulder, CO

CU Anschutz public health expert who helped set the regulations explains. With a recent series of methamphetamine contamination cases at Colorado public libraries making the news nationally, a Colorado School of Public Health expert provides context on the public health risk. Abrupt closures at public libraries in Boulder, Littleton, Englewood...

What is the Health Risk of Meth Contamination?

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DENVER — The Denver Police Department (DPD) is looking for a missing teen last seen on Monday at about 2 p.m. Adrian Montoya, 17, was last seen in the area of West Quincy Avenue and South Zenobia Street, according to police. That's near the Fort Logan National Cemetery. Montoya...

Police looking for missing Denver teen

Denver Rescue Mission could get an additional $9 million from the city to operate shelters for people experiencing homelessness, bringing its total contract to around $22.7 million, and extending the partnership through the end of 2023. The contract is on the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee’s Wednesday meeting consent...

Denver Rescue Mission set for another $9 million from the city

A multiple-vehicle crash was causing a backup in both directions on Interstate 70 in Aurora on Tuesday morning. Aurora Police Department told CBS News Colorado there was no report of life-threatening injuries in the crash. According to Aurora Police Department's tweet, I-70 westbound at E Smith Road was closed due to icy conditions and the crash. Aurora Police Department told CBS News Colorado police received the call for the crash at 6:10 a.m., where four vehicles were involved on the interstate. One car left the roadway and crashed through a guardrail. At 7:10 a.m., Aurora PD tweeted the interstate was back open to normal traffic.Copter4 was above the active scene, where slick and snowy conditions were apparent on the interstate.  

Multi-car crash backs up I-70 at Smith Road in Aurora

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Today, Ward 4 City Council Member Adam Cushing advised the City that he has moved and is no longer residing in Brighton. The City Charter requires that City Council members reside in the City of Brighton and, therefore, the Ward 4 seat is vacated. Cushing began his term on City Council in January 2020 and is the current Mayor Pro Tem.

City Council Ward 4 seat has been vacated

Pueblo, CO

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pueblo Police Department arrested a man after he was found driving a stolen vehicle. On Jan. 28 at 12:35 p.m., officers recognized a black Kia Soul in the 1400 block of E. Routt Ave. that was reported stolen out of Denver. According to the PPD,...

Stolen vehicle out of Denver found in Pueblo, one man in custody

The Spring semester may have only begun, but for graduating students, time is going to fly by. Here is what you need to know to finish off your time at CCD strong!. Most importantly, the Graduation Application deadline is Feb. 10, 2023. This ensures you receive your diploma and that your degree or certificate appears on your transcripts, which employers often ask for. Apply for graduation here.

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CBS Colorado also covered the event, giving more details on the project. Source: CBS Colorado. On January 25, 2023, CCD President, Dr. Marielena DeSanctis, joined the Westminister community to break ground on a new CTE campus, Ranum Reimagined, for Westminister Public Schools. The new school will focus on hands-on and industry-relevant education for high school students.

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Gabby Voeltner had a gut feeling it wasn’t the best place to park. But with no other options, the Denver mom parked her locked, 20-foot U-Haul moving truck along a street near Washington Street and Court Place northeast of downtown Friday night. U-Haul with urns of late husband, mother...

U-Haul with urns of late husband, mother stolen from Denver single mom

An accused drug dealer is facing additional charges in the death of a teenager after a monthlong investigation, the Aurora Police Department said Monday.

Alleged drug dealer accused in overdose death of 14-year-old

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Nearly a year after a young man was killed in Commerce City, his family and friends still don't know what happened. Friends told 9NEWS Erik Sarmiento Rodriguez was killed in a parking lot in October. "He was so passionate about what he did. He would...

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