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Douglas County commissioners to challenge state board on property values

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — As the year comes to a close, Colorado property taxes continue to garner attention as leaders seek solutions to reduce the tax burden for homeowners. One county's plan to curb the high cost just took a major hit from the state.After the special legislative session, Gov. Jared Polis called on local governments to try to lower property taxes at the local level. One county along the Front Range tried to do that by lowering property values. A state board rejected their efforts. Trump banned from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state Supreme Court "The state property tax system is broken. A five-person political board just stole $28 million in tax relief from homeowners like you by acting outside of the law," Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon said. To lower property taxes, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners and the county assessor moved to lower the property values for all owners in the county by 4%. The State Board of Equalization rejected that move o...

Defense rests in paramedics' trial over Elijah McClain's death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The defense rested Tuesday in the trial of two Aurora paramedics charged in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.Closing arguments are set to begin Wednesday at 11 a.m. It's possible the jury could begin deliberations before the end of the day. Judge in Elijah McClain case tightens media coverage rules Peter Cichuniec and Jeremy Cooper are both being tried on counts of reckless manslaughter and other charges. They took the stand in their own defense on Monday.McClain died after being stopped by police while walking home from a convenience store, then forcibly restrained and injected with ketamine by the paramedics.The paramedics testified that they witnessed agitated behavior as officers dealt with McClain, and they followed agitated patient “excited delirium” protocols, which at the time called for the use of ketamine for de-escalation, FOX31's Kim Posey reported from the trial.Prosecutors questioned the dosing of the ketamine and the characterization of excited ...

VOA Colorado, Denver break ground on 5-story shelter for veterans, families

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The city of Denver joined Volunteers of America Colorado on Tuesday for the groundbreaking of a five-story shelter serving families and veterans who are homeless.The shelter is replacing the VOA Colorado Theodora Family Hotel non-congregate hotel at 4855 W. Colfax Ave. The replacement shelter will have more capacity and services to meet the growing community needs and is expected to be completed in early 2025. Denver partners with Archdiocese, uses Mullen Home for migrant housing “The Theodora is dedicated to solving the most urgent problem of family homelessness,” Mayor Mike Johnston said in a press release. “Today we are delighted to know that when this project comes to fruition, there will be 60 more families who will now have that special place that is safe, stable and warm.”The reconstruction is expected to cost about $28 million. Denver is providing $17.7 million in financing, including $13.2 million in RISE Denver General Obligation Bonds and another $4.5 mi...

Zac Efron hits the ring in wrestling film ‘The Iron Claw’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

No doubt about it, “The Iron Claw” will get its hooks in you. It’s a deep dive into one of pro wrestling’s most famous families.Deco sat down with two of the film’s stars and emerged unhurt.“The Iron Claw” might have a familiar ring to it, especially if you’re a wrestling fan.The film tells the true story about the professional wrestling family, the Von Erich’s. Zac Efron: “The physical preparation for the movie, needless to say, was intense.”Zac Efron plays Kevin Von Erich and had no idea the training would be so crazy.Zac Efron: “For about seven months, I didn’t realize it at the time, but that became the most informative thing that I had on on Kevin, I felt the way that I imagine he felt, which was sore, tired, and tight and like a warrior man.”Jeremy Allen White says he didn’t need to do much research when it came to the role of Kerry Von Erich.Jeremy Allen White: “These men were so l...

Southwest Airlines, pilots union reach tentative labor deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Southwest Airlines and its pilots reached a tentative labor agreement after three-and-a-half years of negotiations, the last of the four major airlines to reach a deal with pilots.The Dallas-based carrier said Tuesday it was pleased to reach the agreement in principle, which it called a “key milestone.”Specific terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed, but pilots at American, United and Delta have won raises of roughly 40% over five years.The Southwest pilots opened a “strike center” in Dallas last month and twice asked federal mediators for permission to begin a 30-day countdown to a strike, but they were rejected both times.The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association said its 25-member board of directors will evaluate the agreement and if approved, will present it to the roughly 11,000 pilot members.The tentative deal come just weeks after flight attendants at Southwest rejected a tentative deal after five years of talks during which the group didn...

Rescue crews save family and dog after home in Miami went up in flames

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

Six people and a canine were saved after their house caught on fire. Now, that family is trying to pick up the pieces and sort through whatever they could save. Their Christmas plans were cancelled after all of their belongings ended up in a pile of destruction.City of Miami Fire Rescue arrived at the scene of the fire, Tuesday morning. As smoked billowed from the roof, and the family and animals were trapped, crews were able to get everyone out within 10 minutes. Grissel Armijo and her family lost the walls that hold their world together. “I was on my way to work when I got a call from my mom, saying that the house was burning down, my little sister was inside,” Armijo said. Her 17-year-old sister, her two cats and her dog were surrounded by the smoke inside.“We actually lost some of our cats. “My dog, they rescued her, they gave her oxygen,” she said. “My little sister, she was OK, thankfully.”Firefighters were quick to tend to their dog, ...

Colorado Supreme Court says Trump is ineligible to run again

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Donald Trump is disqualified by the Constitution from serving as president again because he stoked an insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.The 4-3 ruling, which rests on an interpretation of the 14th Amendment, will almost certainly force the issue to the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve whether Trump, the leading candidate for the Republican nomination, is eligible to hold future public office.The Colorado court ruled that Trump cannot appear on the state’s presidential ballot next year, but the ruling will not take effect immediately to give Trump time to appeal.“We do not reach these conclusions lightly,” the Colorado majority opinion reads. “We are mindful of the magnitude and weight of the questions now before us. We are likewise mindful of our solemn duty to apply the law, without fear or favor, and without being swayed by public reaction to the decisions that the law mandates we reach.”The court, which consists entirely of Democratic...

Better late than never! Book overdue by 90 years returned to Watertown Free Public Library

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

A book that was 90 years past its return date is back home in Massachusetts after spending decades away from the Watertown Free Public Library.Sharing the news on its Facebook page, the library said its copy of Egerton R. Williams Jr.’s “Hill Towns of Italy” was found by a patron in Washington, D.C., and was recently returned, years after its due back date of Jan. 30, 1934.The century-old book, described on AbeBooks.com as a guide to central Italy and its towns, would have fetched an overdue fine of $656, according to the library – if it still charged patrons.“According to the policy pasted inside this book, this patron would owe us ~ $656.00. Fortunately for them, we no longer charge late fines!” the library stated in its Facebook post.

Red Sox now considered dark horse to sign Yamamoto (Report)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

Recent conflicting reports about the Red Sox and Yoshinobu Yamamoto don’t inspire confidence that the Japanese starting pitcher will end up in Boston.Several reports have the Red Sox in the mix, making a genuine effort to reel in the offseason’s biggest starting fish. Some claim they’ve already offered him over $300 million, which the Herald can’t confirm at this time.Unfortunately for the Red Sox, it isn’t a one-way street. Their supposed push for Yamamoto – while an improvement over their last several offseasons of reticence – will be a small consolation if it doesn’t bear fruit, and he seems more drawn to other suitors on his very full dance card. It turns out that he was completely in a New York state of mind when he came east to meet with teams. According to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, the 25-year-old ace met with the Mets and Yankees, but didn’t come to Boston.Instead, representatives of the Red Sox made the trip to Los Angeles in...

Patriots place J.C. Jackson on non-football illness list, sign running back

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:27 GMT

The Patriots placed cornerback J.C. Jackson on the non-football illness list Tuesday afternoon.The move comes two days after Jackson was active for the Patriots’ Week 15 loss to the Chiefs but didn’t play nor even appear on the sideline. His agent, Neil Schwartz, told ESPN that Jackson was dealing with mental health issues.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | What to know about Patriots new quarterback Nathan Rourke New England Patriots | Patriots up-and-coming assistant has head coaching aspirations New England Patriots | Can Mac Jones regain Patriots’ starting QB job? Bill O’Brien weighs in New England Patriots | Why Patriots still have confidence in kicker Chad Ryland despite rookie struggles New England Patriots | Patriots-Chiefs film review: How Pats went from hot start to getting out-coached Jackson was left home from the Patriots’ Week 10 trip to Germany for their g...