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There’s an ‘outbreak’ of sick racoons in Arapahoe County, officials say
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kdvr.com, Local

There’s an ‘outbreak’ of sick racoons in Arapahoe County, officials say

By Maddie Rhodes | Fox 31 News Arapahoe County Animal Services is warning locals to take precautions after seeing an increased number of sick raccoons in the area. The Arapahoe County Government posted that animal services has seen an “outbreak” of sick raccoons suffering from canine distemper, a viral disease infecting raccoons, foxes, coyotes, skunks and unvaccinated dogs. It is spread when animals have direct contact with body fluids or droppings from an infected animal. The county said symptoms of the usually deadly disease can include discharge from the nose and eyes, a rough coat of hair, emaciated appearance and unusual behavior like disorientation or wandering aimlessly. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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A new voice is answering 911 calls in Arapahoe County
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kdvr.com, Local

A new voice is answering 911 calls in Arapahoe County

By Carly Moore | KDVR-TV Fox 31 News The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office has a new voice answering 911 calls. The sheriff’s office has hired a behavioral health dispatch specialist whose expertise is in mental health and de-escalation tactics. Several other law enforcement departments have been sending “co-responders” to police calls. They are mental health professionals who show up to the scenes with deputies. The dispatch specialist is a new way to divert calls to a mental health professional before sending someone out. READ THE FULL STORY AT KDVR-TV FOX 31 NEWS
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Juvenile rescued after falling into missile silo east of Aurora Reservoir
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CBS Colorado, Local

Juvenile rescued after falling into missile silo east of Aurora Reservoir

By Christa Swanson | CBS Colorado A juvenile was rescued Wednesday after they were injured falling into a missile silo in Arapahoe County. According to the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, dispatchers received a report at 3:45 p.m. that a juvenile fell into the silo east of the Aurora Reservoir. Authorities said three people were exploring the site when a juvenile fell 40-50 feet into one of the silo's exhaust vents and was injured. The bottom of the vent was reportedly filled with approximately four feet of water, which covered pieces of metal and debris. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Man arrested at Buffalo, New York, border crossing on Arapahoe County warrants
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kdvr.com, Local

Man arrested at Buffalo, New York, border crossing on Arapahoe County warrants

By Heather Willard | Fox 31 News Law enforcement reported this week that a 32-year-old man arrested at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing on Tuesday was wanted for felony warrants out of Arapahoe County. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers first met the man after he made a wrong turn in a 2016 Nissan Altima onto the Peace Bridge. During the primary inspection, officers found that the vehicle had been reported stolen to the Chicago Police Department. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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Chandler: Vote ‘no’ on Arapahoe County ballot issue 1A
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Commentary, Local, Rocky Mountain Voice

Chandler: Vote ‘no’ on Arapahoe County ballot issue 1A

By Kathleen Chandler | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Our Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) is under perpetual attack by a government that seeks to grow without the consent of the governed. A major tenant of TABOR is asking our permission to raise our taxes. That is all we ask. Government, make your case. Why do you need more tax revenue? Arapahoe County is deceitful in its de-TABORing measure. According to the law, the measure, when placed into legal publication, must be in ALL CAPS if the government asks to raise your taxes. That is true here. However, the first line states, “WITHOUT INCREASING THE TAX RATE AND WITHOUT ADOPTING ANY NEW TAX,” which is technically true and deceptive in its consequences.  This measure will raise your taxes. The county government is asking t...
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In Arapahoe County, more Republicans needed as election judges among 800 being hired
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CBS Colorado, Local

In Arapahoe County, more Republicans needed as election judges among 800 being hired

By Ashley Portillo | CBS Colorado County election offices are ramping up as we get closer to counting ballots for the November election. In Arapahoe County, they're hoping more community members will sign up for vital jobs to help with the process. The county is hiring 700 to 800 people to work as temporary election judges. Election judges are hired on a bipartisan basis, but the county is actively looking for more Republican election judges. Depending on your needs and schedule, the county will offer a position that works best for you. It's a paid job, and those employed will be temporary employees of Arapahoe County. It's a job that many election judges take seriously. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Arapahoe County sheriff’s office under review for diverting $380k to sheriff’s non-profit
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Local, The Center Square

Arapahoe County sheriff’s office under review for diverting $380k to sheriff’s non-profit

By Shirleen Guerra  | The Center Square The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners is taking control of the Sheriff's office finances for overspending nearly $1 million and an alleged unauthorized transfer of $380,000 in taxpayer funds to a non-profit that the county claims was "inconsistent with state statutes." The non-profit was the Arapahoe County Sheriffs Office Foundation, the county told The Center Square in an email. The Arapahoe County Sheriffs Office Foundation was given its non-exempt status by the IRS in 2022, according to the website Candid. The form the non-profit filed with the IRS - known as a 990 - didn't list any compensation for its officers and stated that Kenneth McKlem was the secretary and treasurer and worked an average of one hour per week with the ...
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After $18 million makeover, Arapahoe County’s Dove Valley Regional Park reopens at twice the size
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After $18 million makeover, Arapahoe County’s Dove Valley Regional Park reopens at twice the size

By Morgan Whitley | Fox 31 News The largest regional park in Arapahoe County is reopening Monday following a massive remodel that took more than a year. Dove Valley Regional Park underwent an $18 million makeover that began in March 2023. On Monday at noon, the park will reopen. According to the Arapahoe County Government, the 35-year-old park has doubled in size and now occupies over 90 acres. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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Arapahoe County weighing cuts in face of budget shortfall, absent of new funding
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Centennial Citizen-Independent, Local

Arapahoe County weighing cuts in face of budget shortfall, absent of new funding

By Isabel Guzman | Centennial Citizen-Independent Arapahoe County’s annual State of the County address had two elements. On one hand, leaders celebrated the various services the county government provides to residents. On the other hand, leaders said some of those services are imperiled. The reason: a budget shortfall, worsened, in part, by the drying-up American Rescue Plan Act funds that were issued amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Arapahoe County is seeking residents’ input on reducing or eliminating some services. Budgets across the country could be affected, including public works, the sheriff’s office, public health and affordable housing. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE CENTENNIAL CITIZEN-INDEPENDENT
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$5.5M project in Arapahoe County aims to make travel safer for Colorado cyclists
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CBS Colorado, Local

$5.5M project in Arapahoe County aims to make travel safer for Colorado cyclists

By Brian Sherrod | CBS Colorado Construction crews in Arapahoe County are working to make a popular intersection more bike-friendly. Right now, crews are adding three new roundabouts around sections of Inverness West, Inverness East, and Inverness Boulevard by Dry Creek Road. The Inverness Drive Project is just one step in a very big project. CBS First Alert Traffic Tracker Reporter met with CIP Transporation Engineer Trent Marshall to discuss the project in depth. Marshall tells CBS Colorado it will take a four-lane road and turn it into a two-lane road. It will dedicate those lanes to be street bike lanes. This program will provide bicycle facilities from Denver to Douglas County. The construction started the week of May 27 but the design for this project is two years in the making...
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