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Media March 7, 2024

Denver mayor points finger at Trump, GOP as locals criticize ‘crazy’ handling of migrant crisis

Locals criticized the Denver government for how it has handled the migrant crisis, especially for diverting tens of millions of dollars in public resources to providing for them.

Colorado March 4, 2024

Paramedic found responsible in Elijah McClain’s death gets 5 years in prison

Peter Cichuniec, a Colorado paramedic, was sentenced to five years in prison for the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who died of a ketamine overdose administered by paramedics.

Illegal Immigrants February 28, 2024

Denver scaling back migrant services, closing four shelters in effort to reduce budget, save millions

During an update Wednesday morning, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced the city will consolidate shelters with the goal of saving over $60 million.

Media February 28, 2024

Denver cutting some city employees’ hours down to zero in order to support migrants

The city of Denver is cutting some its Parks and Recreation employees' hours down to nothing to reallocate funds to deal with its ongoing migrant crisis.

Colorado February 21, 2024

Colorado lawmakers eye regulatory funeral home crackdown over mishandled remains cases

Colorado lawmakers on Wednesday took aim at the state's comparatively lax regulations on funeral homes, on the heels of two recent, egregious cases of mishandled human remains.

Colorado February 16, 2024

Dead woman's body, cremated remains of up to 30 found after ex-funeral home owner arrested

Former Littleton, Colorado, funeral home owner Miles Harford has been arrested after the reported discovery of numerous mishandled human remains on a property he was evicted from.

Colorado February 15, 2024

Denver boy, 13, charged with murder in fatal shooting of man whose leg blocked bus aisle

A 13-year-old accused of killing a man whose leg was blocking an aisle aboard a public bus in Denver has been charged as a juvenile with first-degree murder and other felonies.

Homeland Security February 13, 2024

Mayors want work permits extended to keep migrants employed, receive new asylum seekers

A group of mayors and county executives are calling on the feds to extend work permits for migrants so they won't lose their jobs and districts can cater to new asylum seekers.

VIDEO February 12, 2024

Denver cutting services to provide for migrants

Denver public school teacher Priscilla Rahn on the impact of illegal immigrants on residents and the public schools

Illegal Immigrants February 10, 2024

Denver mayor blames Republicans and Trump for $5M cuts to pay for migrant crisis

The city of Denver is cutting $5 million from public services to pay for its illegal immigration, with the mayor pinning the blame on Republicans and former President Donald Trump.

Denver February 6, 2024

800 migrant families being booted from Denver shelters as city nears breaking point

Denver has started evicting migrants from its shelter system as it tries to scale back on the money it is spending to facilitate the influx of illegal immigrants