Denver|News|
3,600 Students To Get Loan Debt Relief After AG Settlement
For-profit online education company Career Education Corp. (CEC) will pay $7.2 million in Colo. loan forgiveness after national suit.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
- Denver, CO
Jean Lotus is a Fort Collins native returning to NoCo. She has most recently been working in the Chicago area, where she wrote and edited for Chronicle Media, Pioneer Local and Wednesday Journal. In 2014, Lotus won the Chicago Headline Club Peter Lisagor award for best in-depth reporting. She also won two first prize University of Illinois Knight Awards for Investigative Journalism. She has a degree from University of Chicago and is a former daily reporter/night editor for the Lafayette, Ind. Journal & Courier (Gannett).
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Denver|News|
Husband Of Mom Of Dead Denver Boy, 7, Also Arrested
Leland Pankey was arrested for a failure to appear warrant on a domestic violence charge against Elisha Pankey.
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Littleton, CO|News|
'Apple Dumpling Gang' Members Arrested After Multiple Robberies
Two youthful members of a teen crew who allegedly robbed a Littleton pawn shop and several cell phone stores face federal and local charges.
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Denver|News|
288 Homeless Deaths In Metro Denver in 2018: Report
Overdose and blunt-force trauma were the leading causes of death among those who died last year in 7 metro-Denver counties.
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Golden, CO|News|
Fewer People Are Flocking To Colorado Than You Think: Here's Why
Here’s why people are coming to — and leaving from — Colorado.
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Littleton, CO|News|
Citizen Board Vacancies Posted In Littleton
From the Library Board to the Planning Commission, Littleton seeks citizen volunteers to share their expertise and passion for the city.
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Arvada, CO|News|
Recycle Christmas Trees At 3 Arvada Locations
The City of Arvada offers several drop-sites to recycle Christmas trees free of charge.
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Broomfield, CO|News|
Recycle Christmas Trees At 7 Broomfield Locations
Broomfield’s Forestry Dept. runs multiple collection sites throughout the city where Christmas trees can be dropped off and mulched.
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Denver|News|
Caught On Video: 7-Eleven Robbed By Man-Woman Team, Cops Say
Denver police are searching for a male-female duo in their 20s who allegedly robbed a convenience store in December, 2018.
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Colorado Springs, CO|News|
Ft. Carson Soldier Accused Of Killing Wife, Fleeing Country
Peter Van Bawi Lian, 21, is accused of strangling his wife in Indianapolis and leaving her body in a suitcase in a dumpster, before fleeing.
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Denver|News|
7-Year-Old Found In Storage Unit Had Been Dead Since May: Cops
Elisha A. Pankey turned herself in to Denver police Wednesday after the body of her missing son, age 7, was found in a storage unit Dec. 23.
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Lakewood, CO|News|
Doctor Pleads Guilty In Lakewood Crash That Killed Mom And Child
Chris Cumsille, 46, struck a group of 5 cars at a Lakewood stoplight. The chain reaction crash killed a mother and child and injured one.
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Golden, CO|News|
$465K Cozy Mountain Dream Home Outside Golden
Open House Jan. 6, 2019. Motivated Seller! Cosy mountain cottage with extra guest apartment.
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Broomfield, CO|News|
Here's How Much Minimum Wage In Colorado Is Increasing
More than five million low-wage workers nationwide will see their paychecks go up this year, including many in Colorado.
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Across Colorado, CO|News|
Missing Colo. Mom: Idaho Woman May Have Dumped Phone, Reports Say
32-year old Idaho nurse is being investigated in connection with the missing Colorado mother and flight instructor, media sources said.
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Arvada, CO|News|
Arvada PD 'Mobile Bedroom' Reveals Teens Drug Hiding Spots
In a sock, a teddy bear or behind a drawer, parents can learn where teens conceal drugs in the Arvada Police's "mobile bedroom."
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Littleton, CO|News|
Littleton Fire Dept. Merges With South Metro Fire Rescue
In an end-of-command ceremony, the 128-year-old agency was merged with a regional agency. All 120 staffers will continue their jobs.
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Denver|News|
RTD Fare Hike Starts For 2019
Travel on all RTD bus and rail lines, goes up in price starting Jan. 2. A trip to the airport will now cost $10.50 and bus fare will be $3.
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Arvada, CO|News|
'Speak Up Arvada' Community Visioning Open House To Be Hosted
Find out about the next steps in the city's revamp of its comprehensive plan, based on community input gathered since August.
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Lakewood, CO|News|
Full-Strength Beer On Grocery Store Shelves In 2019
New Year begins with new beer in Colorado grocery stores and convenience stores which are finally stocking full-strength beer.
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