(Colorado Newsline) - Colorado will take an estimated $1.2 billion tax revenue hit in the current fiscal year due to changes that were passed in the federal Republican tax break and spending cut law. That lost revenue means Colorado lawmakers will need to make significant cuts to fix the budget, which faces an almost $1 billion deficit.
Saturday, August 2, 2025
SHERIFF WARNS OF PHONE SCAMMER
The Denver Sheriff's Department warned Friday of a phone scam involving a person identifying themselves as Sheriff Elias Diggins. Potential victims are asked to pay a fine for failing to appear for jury duty or court. The agency said it "never" makes such requests.
FATAL HIT & RUN SHUTS DOWN HIGHWAY
A fatal hit-and-run accident shut down northbound I-25 in downtown Denver early Saturday. "At least" two motorists were involved in the accident at the Speer Boulevard ramp, police said. Two people were taken to hospital.
MURDER SUSPECTS ARE YOUTHS, AGES 14 AND 16
Two youths - ages 14 and 16 - have been arrested as suspects in a shooting death and robbery in Aurora, police said.
The murder occurred in the parking lot of an apartment complex in 100-block of Kenton Street on evening of July 21.
Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Jaylan Demetrious Moton, 20, of Thornton. Investigators allege "the two juvenile suspects lured Moton and a 21-year-old Aurora man to the parking lot with the intention of robbing them," police said. "The suspects also fired at the second victim, who was able to escape without injury."
Police withheld the suspects' name because they are minors. "The investigation is active and ongoing," police said. If you have information call Metro Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867.
BIZARRE ENDING TO I-25 CRASH NEAR COLFAX AVE.
The victim of a fatal wreck on I-25 apparently "suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the crash," Denver police said Friday. The single-vehicle accident occurred near Colfax Avenue on Thursday night, shutting down northbound lanes of the interstate. Traffic was diverted onto streets in the Auraria district. "Circumstances of the crash remain under investigation," police said. In another highway accident, an 18-wheeer rolled over on I-70 westbound Friday night near Tower Road, Aurora police said. One person suffered minor injuries.
POLICE: LODO GUNMAN STILL AT LARGE, EARLIER SUSPECT STILL JAILED
Damion Britt remained jailed Friday in a weekend shooting in Denver's Lodo bar district that wounded four people - though police now say the gunman is still on the loose.
In an update, police said "detectives determined Britt was not the shooter." Nonetheless, he remains in custody for investigation of attempted murder and assault and "investigators are working to identify and locate the shooter," police said. In announcing his arrest Thursday, police said they believed Britt, 21, and the "primary victim" were involved in an argument. That belief apparently hadn't changed as of Friday. The other three victims were bystanders, police said. The violence erupted late Saturday in the vicinity of 20th and Market streets, an area plagued by late night violence tied, in part, to partying at popular bars and clubs. If you have information call Metro Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867.Friday, August 1, 2025
BEST FRIEND PADDLING THE GOOD LIFE NOW
The new owner of this swimmingly precious pup dropped a "thank you" note to the Denver Animal Shelter, saying he's "a smart, sweet boy who has brought us lots of light. "
[Photo: Denver Animal Selter]
KEEPING LIGHTS ON
Colorado officials Friday unveiled an online navigator connecting consumers with 600-plus energy rebates as well as programs providing utility bill assistance. "We continue to do all we can to make people aware of how you can reduce costs on energy bills and keep money in your pocket," Governor Jared Polis said.
HAIL-UVA LOT OF TROUBLE
Severe thunderstorms could whack the plains of northeast Colorado with 2-inch diameter hail, 70 mph winds and a brief tornado Friday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service says.
IT'S COLORADO DAY, MARKING 149 YEARS OF STATEHOOD
It's been a colorful 149 years of natural beauty, determined pioneers and industry.
On Aug. 1, 1876, Colorado - the Centennial State - was born.
President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation admitting the free Territory of Colorado as the 38th U.S. state a few weeks after the 100th anniversary of Declaration of Independence, hence the name Centennial State.
Denver was designated "temporary" capital city until a statewide vote made it permanent capital a few years later. The current state Capitol building, at 200 East Colfax Avenue, opened in 1894.
MAYHEM AT MEDICAL CENTER
Police sped to the University of Colorado medical center in force Thursday night for a reported shooting in a parking garage. "A suspect was taken into custody following a brief pursuit that did not leave the medical campus," according to Aurora police, who assisted the medical center's police department. There were no injuries. The parking garage is located near Children's Way and East Colfax Avenue. Officials described the scene as a "a large police presence."
ARREST IN 20TH & MARKET SHOOTING THAT WOUNDED 4
Damion Britt, 21, has been arrested as a suspect in a weekend shooting in Denver's Lodo bar district that injured four people, police said Thursday. "Investigators believe Britt and the primary victim were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated to the shooting," police said. "The other 3 victims were bystanders."
The suspect is being held on multiple charges, including 4 counts of Investigation of attempted murder. "Final determination of charges will be made by the DA’s office," police said
The shooting late Saturday occurred in the vicinity of 20th and Market streets, near Coors Field, a popular partying section on the city plagued by late-night violence.
SPECIAL SQUAD BUSTS TWO IN STOLEN AUTO
UPDATE
Aurora police officers on a special patrol of a high-crime neighborhood pursued a stolen auto Wednesday and arrested two suspects on a variety of charges. The passenger, Mackson Beti, 26, surrendered. The driver, Abel Paneo-Castro, 28, bailed out of the Toyota RAV4 but was tackled after a brief foot chase, police said.
"Paneo-Castro is no stranger to APD he has a long history including numerous vehicle thefts, felony eluding, drug possession, concealed weapons and theft related crimes," police said. "In fact, he had an active warrant for criminal trespass and obstruction. "Beti was found with a felony quantity of narcotics, several stolen credit cards, and a handgun with an extended magazine," police said.
[Photo: Aurora Police Department]
WANTED FOR MURDER IN BROADWAY & COLFAX BEATING
Do you know this man? Denver police consider him a suspect in a savage assault in the vicinity of Broadway and Colfax Avenue at 10 p.m. on July 13. The victim died this past Tuesday. The suspect is believed to be between ages 18 and 25. If you have information call Metro Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867.
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