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Colorado town of Superior under home rule after special election
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Colorado town of Superior under home rule after special election

By Sarah Horbacewicz | CBS Colorado In a special election Tuesday, the Colorado town of Superior voted to adopt a charter and move the town under home rule.  There was a low turnout for the town of more than 13,000 people. The votes came in at 1,670 for the charter and 721 against. The measure was originally planned to be on the November ballot, but a clerical error pushed it to a special election in December. Now some residents still have questions about the vote and what it means. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Police backtrack on claim that University of Colorado students overdosed on drugs laced with fentanyl
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Police backtrack on claim that University of Colorado students overdosed on drugs laced with fentanyl

By Jesse Sarles | CBS Colorado Police in Boulder are now backtracking on their claim that over the weekend a group of University of Colorado students overdosed on cocaine that was possibly tainted with fentanyl. Instead, police now say the five men had consumed an extreme amount of alcohol and then some had taken drugs which led them to become violently sick. It happened on Saturday night at Kappa Sigma fraternity. Police say Narcan was used at the fraternity house before the students were transported to the hospital. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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‘A fragrance your enemies can’t resist’: ‘Fight, fight, fight’ Trump fragrance uses Jill Biden to sell it
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‘A fragrance your enemies can’t resist’: ‘Fight, fight, fight’ Trump fragrance uses Jill Biden to sell it

By Aimee Picchi | CBS Colorado President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday used a photo of himself sitting next to first lady Jill Biden to announce a new line of fragrances on his Truth Social app, with the caption, "A fragrance your enemies can't resist!" The fragrance line, called "Fight, Fight, Fight," includes cologne for men and a perfume for women, each retailing for $199. Trump is also selling bundles of two or more fragrances, with the second item 50% off, according to the GetTrumpFragrances.com website. The photo of Jill Biden seated near Trump was taken Dec. 7 when they, along with dozens of heads of state and officials, attended the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after the landmark suffered a massive fire that toppled its spire. The image captures th...
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Trump says he’ll act on ‘first day’ on Jan. 6 defendants, but perhaps not by pardon
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Trump says he’ll act on ‘first day’ on Jan. 6 defendants, but perhaps not by pardon

By Scott MacFarlane | CBS Colorado President-elect Donald Trump plans to act on the "first day" of his presidency on the cases of some Jan. 6 defendants and said he believes the House members on the select Jan. 6 committee who investigated the 2021 Capitol riot, including Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson and former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, "should go to jail." In an interview that aired Sunday on NBC News' "Meet the Press," Trump told host Kristen Welker he would not direct the FBI director or attorney general to do so, but said "I think they'll have to look at that." The president-elect was also pressed on whether he would pardon some or all of the Capitol riot defendants. He indicated he would not issue a universal blanket pardon: "We're going to look at independent cases."...
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Colorado lawmakers debate $150M in education cuts, impact on school budgets
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Colorado lawmakers debate $150M in education cuts, impact on school budgets

By Anna Alejo | CBS Colorado The Colorado Joint Budget Committee is addressing K-12 education funding, with several members expressing concerns about what they say amounts to $150 million in cuts to public schools. Adams 12 Five Star Schools is one of the districts worried about the proposed budget, which officials say could disproportionately affect districts experiencing declining enrollment or limited property tax revenues. At the center of the debate is the state's approach to managing student counts. Some educators argue that the governor's proposed funding formula could significantly impact districts facing unique financial challenges. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Adams County fire engine wrap highlights ’50-50′ risk of deadly fentanyl dose
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Adams County fire engine wrap highlights ’50-50′ risk of deadly fentanyl dose

By Michael Abeyta | CBS Colorado Adams County Fire Rescue's Engine 11 has a new look. For the next three to six months, it will feature a fentanyl awareness wrap to help protect people from the deadly drug. "As Engine 11 serves this community, folks will easily see our display on both sides, showing that five out of every 10 pills out there contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. Think about that for a minute—that's a 50/50 shot," DEA Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen said. Fentanyl poisoning is a crisis that has impacted both the nation and Colorado. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Colorado drivers must put down cellphones starting January 1
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Colorado drivers must put down cellphones starting January 1

By Tori Mason | CBS Colorado Colorado is taking a step toward reducing distracted driving with a new law that prohibits the use of hand-held mobile devices behind the wheel. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, drivers will be required to use hands-free accessories, such as Bluetooth devices, speakerphones, or dashboard mounts. The Colorado Department of Transportation says 77% of Colorado drivers admitted to using their phones while driving. Texting and driving is already illegal. Skyler McKinley, Regional Director of Public Affairs for AAA, says technology and smartphone addiction have made distracted driving more prevalent than ever. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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New child car seat installation law begins Jan. 1 in Colorado
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New child car seat installation law begins Jan. 1 in Colorado

By Brian Sherrod | CBS Colorado Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, Colorado parents and guardians will see changes in how you should install your child's car seat in your vehicle. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, motor vehicle crashes still remain the leading cause of death for children in the United States. In 2023, 78% of car seats inspected by child passenger safety technicians in Colorado were not being used correctly or were not installed properly. This is according to the Child Passenger Safety Board's National Digital Car Seat Check Form (NDCF) database. This figure is an increase from 2022 when the misuse rate was just under 70%. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Colorado law could complicate Trump’s mass deportation plan, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says
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Colorado law could complicate Trump’s mass deportation plan, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says

By Shaun Boyd | CBS Colorado Less than two months after President-elect Donald Trump announced "Operation Aurora" -- a.k.a. operation mass deportation -- Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says he shouldn't expect much help in Colorado. "At this point, there's really nothing we can do -- there's nothing to prepare for -- because we really have no authority," Coffman said. It's against state law for local law enforcement in Colorado to cooperate with federal immigration agents. While Douglas County and El Paso County have challenged the law in court, unless it's overturned, Coffman says Trump will be on his own in the Centennial State. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Residents at Aurora apartments see improvements but face buyout offers they say are too low to relocate
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Residents at Aurora apartments see improvements but face buyout offers they say are too low to relocate

By Michael Abeyta | CBS Colorado Earlier this year, the city of Aurora drew national attention because of gang activity at apartments owned by CBZ Management. Additional issues later came to light, including unsafe living conditions at several apartment complexes owned by CBZ. One of those was the Whispering Pines Apartments, which the city nearly shut down due to unsafe and unsanitary conditions. Now, things appear to be improving for residents. Aurelio, a resident who declined to provide his last name, lives at Whispering Pines. The complex is one of several formerly owned by CBZ that has been under receivership since the fall. He says he and his roommates like living there because it's affordable. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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