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Colorado Coalition for the Homeless spokeswoman Cathy Alderman said this week that “People are not moving to Colorado because we have 300 days of sunshine per year so they can live on the streets.”

(Denver, Colo.) The City and County of Denver plans to hire a dozen law firms to handle its civil lawsuits. The city paid out $1.6 million in police settlements Monday. The lawsuits in U.S. District Court stem from police brutality claims made during the George Floyd protests in the summer of 2020. The settlements include:

The Denver City Council will vote Monday to extend the disaster declaration in the county related to sheltering migrants through April 24. It was set to expire March 27. Denver, a self-proclaimed “sanctuary city,” has provided services to more than 5,000 migrants so far. Mayor Michael Hancock issued the declaration in December. Last month, the council also extended it at his request.

The No. 15 Ohio State men’s lacrosse team remains winless on the road, as it suffered a 17-12 defeat against No. 19 Denver Sunday. Credit: Zachary Rilley | Photo Editor. The No. 15 Ohio State men’s lacrosse team remains winless on the road, as it suffered a 17-12 defeat against No. 19 Denver Sunday.

Heather Willard / NewsBreak Denver / March 17, 2023. (Arapahoe County, Colo.) An Aurora man will remain behind bars for a violent assault on his wife after the Colorado Court of Appeals denied his second appeal on March 16.

Heather Willard / NewsBreak Denver / March 17, 2023. (Aurora, Colo.) An Arapahoe County jury convicted Antoin Griego, 25, of shooting a gun at a security officer patrolling a neighborhood and shattering the officer’s back window on Jan. 30, 2021.

An Aurora City Council member doesn’t want China snooping on the city. He has drafted a bill that would prohibit Aurora city employees from downloading certain messaging and video apps onto city property or any device used to access city networks. The resolution points to China’s influence on the apps as a potential security breach.

In 2022, every 38 hours someone died of a fentanyl overdose in Denver. That sobering statistic is according to Dr. Sterling McLarem of the Denver Medical Examiner’s Office. She spoke during a roundtable on fentanyl during the Public Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting of the Denver City Council on Wednesday. She was joined by Dr. Robert Valuck, a professor of public health at Anschutz Medical Campus, who spoke knowledgeably and passionately about the fentanyl crisis.

Find us on YouTube at "Fishing Colorado". In this video were out once again doing some local trout fishing. As always I hope you all enjoy this video and please consider following us here on News Break where we post tons of great content each month. You can also connect with us on YouTube at "Fishing Colorado" or you can find us on Instagram at 5280fisher <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5280fisher">https://www.instagram.com/5280fisher</a>/ #fishing #outdoor #nature #trout #troutfishing #colorado #outdoor #nature #bass #

(Denver, Colo.) If you’re traveling through the Denver International Airport in the next week, be braced for extra Spring Break crowds. Not only are Colorado residents heading out for vacation, but there’s an influx of inbound travelers who are coming to enjoy the final weeks of skiing.

Denver, Colorado, is a vibrant city known for its beautiful scenery, thriving economy, and diverse population. One of the more curious nicknames for Denver is “Menver” - a name that suggests the city is a haven for single men. But where did this nickname come from, and why is Denver called Menver? Various factors have contributed to Denver’s reputation as a male-dominated city.

(Boulder, Colo.) The Biden administration this week sided with Boulder and other local governments in their climate lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy, recommending the case should proceed in state court instead of federal.

Heather Willard / NewsBreak Denver / March 16, 2023. (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Highlands Ranch residents after an apparent tripwire trap outside their front door injured an individual.

Find us on YouTube at "Fishing Colorado". In this video were out once again doing some trout fishing here in the Denver metro area. As always I hope you all enjoy this video and please consider following us here on News Break where we post tons of great content each month. You can also connect with us on YouTube at "Fishing Colorado" or you can find us on Instagram at 5280fisher <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5280fisher">https://www.instagram.com/5280fisher</a>/ #fishing #outdoor #nature #trout #troutfishing #colorado #outdoor #nature #bass #

The Denver City Council will pump $175,430 Monday into two programs intended to sweep homeless encampments off the streets and get people housed. The money will pay for the Denver Street Outreach Collaborative (DSOC) and Strategic Outreach to Large Encampments (SOLE) programs. The collaborative provides outreach and engagement services, as well as intensive, housing-focused case management services to youth and adults experiencing homelessness in Denver. The program focuses on those who are chronically homeless, disconnected from facility-based programming, and in encampment settings. Case management services include connecting clients to OneHome and helping to.

(Highlands Ranch, Colo.) Registered voters who live or own property within the Highlands Ranch Metro District can vote in the May election. The Metro District historically holds director elections on even-numbered years. However, state legislature changes mean that the Metro District will take part in the election on May 2 alongside Centennial Water.

Heather Willard / NewsBreak Denver / March 16, 2023. (Greenwood Village, Colo.) A 69-year-old ex-psychiatrist pleaded guilty on March 8 to distributing controlled substances outside the usual course of professional practice with no legitimate medical purpose, as well as structuring financial transactions to evade reporting requirements and using the funds for financial transactions over $10,000.

I finally got to try the legendary Spring Fling cake from Eternal Flavors Bakery in Denver. I was beginning to think this cake was an urban legend. I have been hearing about it for years described as, “the best cake EVER”. The first place to create this cake was at the Market in Larimer Square. After 42 years of business, they closed. Melchor Ocampo who was the head baker at the Market went on to open Eternal Flavors Bakery in May of last year. The Spring Fling is only made once a year, making this cake even more elusive. I was finally able to taste it in all of its glory. It is made with zucchini bread, a decadent, sweet cream cheese, and as you can see fresh fruit. The Spring Fling definitely ranks in my top 3 favorite cakes of all time.

(Castle Rock, CO) Safe2Tell Colorado, a service that gives parents, students, and community members a safe and anonymous way to report threats to their safety or someone else’s, has seen a more significant number of reports in January and February than in the same months last year.

Find us on YouTube at "Fishing Colorado". In this video we are out fishing here in the Denver metro area for some rainbow trout. As always I hope you all enjoy this video and please consider following us here on News Break where we post tons of great content each month. You can also connect with us on YouTube at "Fishing Colorado" or you can find us on Instagram at 5280fisher <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5280fisher">https://www.instagram.com/5280fisher</a>/ #fishing #outdoor #nature #trout #troutfishing #colorado #outdoor #nature #bass #walleye