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A Colorado teacher was arrested on 22 felony charges, including sexual assault on a child, sexual exploitation of a child, unlawful sexual contact, and obscenity. The Parker police suspect there may be more victims. The arrest affidavit states that the teacher, Christopher John Ballard, 26, made students undress as a punishment

Christopher Ballard was arrested on Thursday in Lakewood on 22 felony charges including sexual assault on a child, sexual exploitation of a child, unlawful sexual contact and obscenity, and police believe he may have more victims

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Multiple grassfires are currently ablaze near Peterson Space Force Base and Colorado Springs Airport

At 5:24 p.m., the CSFD reported that the fires were continuing to spread without providing information on their size.

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Woman hit, killed by driver while walking in LoDo Saturday

The driver stayed at the scene of the crash, and police are still investigating.

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Four people got hurt in three separate shootings in Denver overnight

Police were working to develop suspect information in all three shootings.

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Aurora’s Smoky Hill Road is shut down in both directions for a police investigation

Aurora’s Smoky Hill Road is closed in both directions due to a significant law enforcement presence for an ongoing situation, officials said on Saturday.

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Wolverines, protecting homeowners from building problems, young people against overdosing and more from the Colorado legislature this week

For over ten years, the construction-defect law in Colorado has been a contentious topic in the Capitol. Lawmakers are once again dealing with consumer protection and regulations that some fear may hinder necessary construction, after a pause in discussions since 2017.

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New speed limit signs on Interstate 70 will change depending on traffic and weather data

Variable speed limit signs on the 10-mile stretch of I-70 will adjust speed limits “based on congestion, traffic conditions and adverse weather such as a snow storm and icy roads,” the Colorado Department of Transportation said Friday.

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Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Denver on Tuesday

Vice President Kamala Harris last visited Denver in June to talk about the Biden administration’s efforts regarding the climate crisis.

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Colorado road conditions: Vail, Berthoud pass reopen after safety closures

Westbound I-70 over Vail Pass and westbound U.S. 40 over Berthoud Pass are closed due to crashes and safety concerns, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

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Additional ashes were found at the home of the owner of a funeral home in Denver, according to prosecutors

The proprietor of a funeral home in Jefferson County is alleged to have stored a deceased woman's body in the rear of a hearse for more than a year, in addition to hiding more than 30 cremated remains. He appeared in court on Friday, where prosecutors revealed that even more ashes were found at his home in Denver.

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