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Retired teacher and daughter lose almost $200,000 in wire fraud

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:51 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- A mom and her daughter in Lakewood are sharing their story to help warn others after they were scammed out of almost $200,000 while trying to buy a townhome. “At some point the chain of email got hacked. I started getting fraud emails and I didn’t realize they were fraud emails," Vicki Ragle, the victim of the scam said. Ragle and her daughter, Sarah, went through the whole purchasing process together and both said the fraud emails posing as the lender, realtor and title company were nearly identical. “All I could think is now I'm homeless and broke. I'm 69-years-old and now I'm broke and homeless," Ragle said. Denver housing costs 37% more than the national average On Wednesday, two days before they were supposed to close, Ragle said the people who she believed at the time were the title company, requested the $196,662.81 due to close. The email also included they required the funds to be remitted 48 hours before closing. “We were supposed to close on a...

Women in politics remember Pat Schroeder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Lawmakers in Colorado and beyond are commemorating the life of Pat Schroeder.Schroeder was the first woman to represent Colorado in Congress back in the '70s. Schroeder's congressional successor and others who were inspired by her service remembered the woman hailed as a trailblazer. Biden announces executive order to increase background checks Fran Coleman was a state representative in Colorado from 1998 until 2006. She said Colorado's first congresswoman was someone worthy of admiration."When I was first running for office way after she left office, I was asked who my role models were when the Denver Post interviewed me, and I gave them three: my mom, Mother Teresa and Pat Schroeder," Coleman said.Reps. Peter Rodino, D-N.J. and Pat Schroeder, D-Colo., face reporters on Capitol Hill after they announced that they and other House cosponsors will reintroduce the Equal Rights Amendment, "to begin anew the battle to guarantee the basic Constitutional rights of women i...

Watch: Video shows pharmacy robbery near Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 22-year-old who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a series of armed pharmacy robberies in Denver and Aurora has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison.The robberies, which took place between Jan. 11, 2021, and Feb. 11, 2021, were described by the U.S. Attorney's Office as "takeover style" and involved multiple people going into the pharmacy, pointing guns at employees and stealing medications. LOCAL NEWS 133-year-old statue stolen from Georgetown museum, information wanted In the plea agreement, Dionte Jelks admitted to jumping on counters and pointing a gun at employees. In some situations, he forced the employees to lie on the ground and in others he followed them around the pharmacy while demanding specific pharmaceuticals.Dionte Jelks pleaded guilty to armed robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence (Credit: Denver Police Department)“The defendant’s aggressive and violent actions will forever impact the victims of these robberi...

Denver weather: Near 70 Wednesday then a chance for snow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will go from near 70 degrees on Wednesday to 30-degree temperatures and snow by Thursday as Colorado's next storm system moves through. Weather tonight: Mountain snowSnow showers will start in Colorado's western mountains overnight, with increasing clouds across the state. From 60s to snow in Denver? Here’s what we know Temperatures will fall into the low 30s on the Front Range with mostly cloudy skies. Weather tomorrow: Warm tempsTemperatures will hit the upper 60s on Wednesday in Denver, with some spots on the Front Range reaching the low 70s for the first time this year. There will be increasing clouds throughout the day with isolated rain showers late Wednesday evening. The mountains will see snow showers become more widespread throughout Wednesday. Looking ahead: Rain to snowBy Thursday morning, temperatures will turn cold enough for rain showers to change over to snow. Snow showers will continue through Thursday morning and will come to an e...

Senators decry Russia's 'dangerous,' 'reckless' downing of US drone

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:51 GMT

Senators on Tuesday called Russia’s downing of a U.S. drone “dangerous” and “reckless,” slamming Russian President Vladimir Putin but stopping short of calling for any specific actions. A Russian fighter jet intercepted the drone over the Black Sea.“This intercept was so dangerous and so brazen that the U.S. Air Force was forced to crash their drone into international waters. It is another reckless act by President Putin and his military, and I want to tell Mr. Putin, stop this behavior before you are the cause of an unintended escalation,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said from the chamber floor. He added, “The U.S. has routinely flown over the Black Sea since before Putin’s illegal and reckless invasion of Ukraine, and I’m confident our military will continue to do so.”Officials warned the situation could lead to an unintended escalation in the region amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. But White House natio...

Denver mayoral candidates answering youth questions on drug, violence and mental health issues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- On Thursday, 5280 High School and Rise Above Colorado will host a youth-led mayoral forum to address issues that affect teens like mental health, fentanyl and school-based violence. Thirteen candidates running for Mayor of Denver are scheduled to participate.5280 High School is a school that helps students who are dealing with substance use or mental health issues.A student named Alichia says she had some issues with family members that affected her grades and mental health. "I wasn't doing good at all," she said. But now she is proud of the turnaround she's had at 5280. "Last quarter I actually passed with all A's," she said. Parents want teen who shares massive house party videos stopped Now she and other students want to know how Denver's mayoral candidates plan to address issues affecting young people. Melissa Mouton, the school's executive director, says the students are very concerned about a feeling of community and belonging."Another concern is access...

Aiming lasers at aircraft poised to be a felony in Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A bill that would make it a state felony to point a laser at an aircraft is headed to the governor's desk.Colorado lawmakers passed the measure out of both chambers and sent it to Gov. Jared Polis on Monday. Gun measures advance through Colorado legislature Senate Bill 23-095 makes aiming a laser at an aircraft a Class 6 felony crime. That's the lowest level of felony, but it could bring prison time and fines."When these lasers hit your cockpit, it refracts, and it fills your entire cockpit with green light for a moment, kind of blinding light," SkyFOX photojournalist Angel Rosado said back in May 2020. This was after someone aimed a laser at the TV news stations' shared helicopter during a night of protests.If the governor signs the bill, it will take effect on July 1 and apply to any offenses committed then or after.Bipartisan laser bill would have exemptionsThe law would not apply under certain conditions, like if a person is using the laser to send an emergency...

This is the oldest town in Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado's oldest town may surprise you. It is not any of the obvious choices -- such as Denver, Colorado Springs or Pueblo. In fact, it is somewhere entirely separate from the Front Range.While towns in the state may not be as old as some on the East Coast, Colorado still has a rich history of settlements and towns.What is the oldest town in the state?Depending on the definition of town you want to use, there are different answers.There are many native peoples that created and lived in permanent settlements in what is now known as Colorado for millennia before any western people made landfall on the continent.Places such as Mesa Verde, which was first settled around 1,400 years ago, by far predate the modern settling of the area by Europeans. From 60s to snow in Denver? Here’s what we know However, to narrow down the scope of what "oldest town" means, the oldest incorporated town in Colorado that is still populated is San Luis in the southern part of the state. T...

What's the hottest temperature ever recorded in Denver in March?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Temperatures will be in the 60s the next few days in the Mile High City. While 60 is above-average for this time of year, it is not even close to the warmest temperature on record for March.The record high in March is 84 degrees, which was set on March 26, 1971, according to the National Weather Service. The record low for this month is negative 11 degrees, which was set on March 28, 1886. From 60s to snow in Denver? Here’s what we know The normal high temperature for March in Denver starts out in the 50s and increases to 60 degrees by the end of the month.Keep up with the forecastTo keep up with the forecast as it changes, be sure to download the Pinpoint Weather App. It has special features that include:Interactive Radar: Zoom in to any locationPinpoint Weather forecast: Independently certified as Colorado’s Most AccurateCustomized alert settings: Choose the severe weather alerts and locations that matter to youHour-by-Hour: Plan your day and see the hourly...

Complaints of drag show at James L. Knight Center threatens host hotel’s liquor license

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:51 GMT

A downtown Miami hotel has found itself “dragged” into controversy.Its liquor license could be on the line because of a holiday drag show and complaints it was indecent for children.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is laying down this law on the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Miami.Monday, the administration announced that they are revoking the hotel’s alcohol license after one of its facilities hosted a drag queen show with minors present in the audience.The show, dubbed “A Drag Queen Christmas” is a holiday-themed drag show that tours in 36 different cities.It features stars from the hit VH-1 reality show “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and on Dec. 27, the tour made a stop in South Florida at the James L. Knight Center.Now, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation filed a 17-page complaint against the facility, citing several violations.The complaints suggest that the performers were “wearing sexually suggesting clothin...