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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Denver City Council approves municipal sentencing reforms, going beyond state Supreme Court ruling

Four council members opposed the bill, saying it went too far beyond the state’s requirements.

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As Colorado primary election arrives, several Democratic and Republican politicians’ futures hang in balance

Longtime Democratic figures John Hickenlooper and Diana DeGette face primary challenges from a new generation of Democrats — while Michael Bennet is hoping to keep his campaign for governor alive.

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Colorado priest in ill health faces deportation to Uganda as supporters search for help

“It is just so disillusioning, as an American, that we would treat people this way (who have) the character of Edward,” said Jim Horner, a supporter of the detained Rev. Edward Nalwamba.

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Looking to park in downtown Denver? Some spots will cost just $5 this summer

An app that helps drivers find and reserve parking spaces will offer cheaper options for downtown Denver this summer in a partnership with the city as leaders try to bring visitors back to the area.

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U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on water battle between Colorado and Nebraska

The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on a legal battle over one of Colorado’s critical water sources as Nebraska seeks to use more water from the South Platte River.

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Iran says this. The US says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflict

The 60-day clock is ticking on further talks between the United States and Iran.

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Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users’ location history

Court said people don’t forfeit expectations of privacy when they opt into Google’s location history.