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Man accused of sex crimes in North Carolina arrested in Glenwood Springs, 3 children rescued

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:29 GMT

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — A man accused of sex crimes against children in North Carolina allegedly fled to Glenwood Springs with a woman and three children and was arrested this week.According to conversations with the juveniles, authorities said they believe that multiple other sex crimes against children occurred between the east coast and Glenwood Springs, where the man was taken into custody.On Tuesday, officers with the Glenwood Springs Police Department checked the registered owner information for a Dodge Durango with North Carolina plates that was in the city’s vicinity near a commercial center. They learned the vehicle was connected to a wanted and violent felon, identified as James Gillis, 31, of Stanly County and Montgomery County in North Carolina.The officers kept an eye on the vehicle while they contacted detectives in North Carolina. They learned that Gillis had multiple felony warrants for sex crimes and was known to flee and resist law enforcement. The No...

In home-court, hold-serve series with Suns, Nuggets coach Michael Malone reflects on earning “transient” Denver fanbase

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:29 GMT

After his first season in Denver, Nuggets coach Michael Malone learned the locals’ relationship with his team might not always be one of unconditional love.“Met with some of the business folks talking about how we could get more people in the building,” Malone reflected after the fifth game of a home-court, hold-serve playoff series with the Phoenix Suns. “They were saying, ‘Coach, the people that live in Denver, most of them are not native to this area. It’s a transient city with people from all over. So you’ve gotta earn their fandom and you’ve gotta build a winner.'”That meeting has been on Malone’s mind recently because he and the Nuggets have witnessed the message getting stretched to fruition in these playoffs. Denver is 6-0 at Ball Arena and 1-3 away from home entering Thursday night’s Game 6 in Phoenix. The only NBA team left standing with home-court advantage over the Nuggets is the winner of the Boston-Phila...

Mother of Club Q shooting suspect ejected from court over profane outbursts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:29 GMT

The mother of Colorado Springs mass shooting suspect Anderson Aldrich was briefly ejected from a court hearing Thursday after a profanity-laden outburst directed at the judge.Laura Voepel, 45, was ejected from her virtual court appearance in El Paso County Court — where she was appearing on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest — after she called Judge Yolanda Fennick an “(expletive) dumb (expletive)” in what her attorney said was an outburst driven by a mental health condition.Voepel was arrested hours after the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs after police showed up to search the apartment she shared with 22-year-old Aldrich, who is accused of carrying out the Nov 19 attack at the LGBTQ nightclub that killed five people.Voepel was arrested for making unreasonable noise after she wailed in distress when officers told her that Aldrich had murdered someone, Voepel’s attorney, Carrie Thompson, said in court Thursday. Thompson successfully ...

Rain totals for Denver, the Front Range and Eastern Plains

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:29 GMT

The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) is “a grassroots volunteer network of backyard weather observers” who report precipitation totals. The table shows rain totals for May 10-11 as the data is shown at 3 p.m. The location is the CoCoRaHS station number — in cases where there are multiple stations for a municipality, the highest total was used.LocationInches of rainAdena 3.9 SW1.64Arapahoe 8.4 NNE1.4Arvada 0.7 NNE1.03Aurora 12.4 SSE1.56Bennett 10.8 SSW1.74Berthoud 1.1 ESE2.1Black Forest 5.4 SW2.63Boulder 5.4 ESE.88Brighton 4.0 WNW.95Broomfield 1.8 SE.98Brush 0.3 E2.52Byers 0.1 N1.55Castle Pines 2.8 ENE1.87Castle Rock 6.5 NNW2.25Centennial 3.9 W1.37Cherry Creek Reservoir 1.9 N1.49Cheyenne Wells 0.2 E1.4Colorado Springs 10.1 NNE2.65Conifer 2.9 S1.38Cripple Creek 5.1 NW1.54Deermont 1.2 ENE1.98Denver 4.3 WNW1.46Eads 12 ESE1.8Eaton 1.8 SE1.6Elbert 3.7 W1.87Elizabeth 10.5 NNE1.89Englewood 1.4 N.99Erie 1.1 NNW1.62Evans 0.6 W1.48Evergreen 5.3 S...

Lunar New Year shooting first responders honored

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:29 GMT

Firefighters, police officers and emergency dispatchers who responded to January’s mass shooting in Monterey Park were recognized at a ceremony Thursday.The president of the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association presented plagues to the chiefs of seven fire departments and the Monterey Park Police Chief in an event held at the Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Elysian Park.The Jan. 21 shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio left 11 people dead. The gunman later took his own life.It was the largest mass casualty shooting in the history of Los Angeles County.

The Art of Show Jumping: Mastering the Basics with Alec Lawler

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:29 GMT

Show jumping is a thrilling equestrian sport that challenges both horse and rider to navigate a course of obstacles with speed, precision, and finesse. In this article, we explore the fundamentals of show jumping with Alec Lawler, a world-renowned athlete and entrepreneur, who shares his insights on mastering the basics and achieving success in this exciting sport.Understanding the BasicsShow jumping is a competitive sport that involves horse and rider navigating a course of obstacles, called “jumps,” within a designated time frame. The goal is to complete the course with the fewest faults, which are incurred for knocking down a jump, refusing a jump, or exceeding the time limit. According to Alec Lawler, “Show jumping is a true test of the horse and rider’s partnership, demanding exceptional communication and skill.”Essential EquipmentSafety and comfort are paramount in show jumping, as they directly impact the horse and rider’s performance. Key ...

boardsi: Your Go-To Resource for Elevating Your Executive Branding Strategy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:29 GMT

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, personal branding is a critical tool for executives and business leaders looking to build a strong reputation and establish themselves as thought leaders in their industry. Personal branding is all about creating a unique and memorable image of yourself or your business that resonates with your target audience and sets you apart from your competitors.At its core, personal branding involves reflecting on your core values and strengths, and crafting a clear and consistent message that communicates your unique perspective, expertise, and vision. It requires a thoughtful and intentional approach to building your online presence, leveraging various communication channels, and building relationships with key stakeholders.One resource that executives can turn to for guidance and support in building their personal brand is boardsi.com. This platform connects executives and professionals with companies looking to fill board po...

Women Dominating Niche Industries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:29 GMT

There is no limitation on becoming an entrepreneur or creating a business in 2023. Long gone are the days in which anyone — especially women — needs to jump through impossible hoops. It’s easier now than before, but there’s still a long way to go. Female entrepreneurs continuously break that glass ceiling, pave their own way to entrepreneurial success, and cultivate niche industries. Interestingly, women are trying to follow the same path as their male counterparts. They’re becoming trailblazers in their own industries and creating jobs of their own. Women are dominating niche industries one success at a time, and there’s nothing stopping them.Amber Kelleher-AndrewsAmber Kelleher-Andrews is the CEO of Kelleher International, a renowned matchmaking firm catering to the rich, famous, and those truly searching for love. With 25 years of experience as co-CEO of her family business, Amber has expanded her brand across several continents and has become a leader in the multi-million ...

Top 11 Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:29 GMT

Entrepreneurs make change happen. They have a vision for the world and aren’t afraid to do something about it. That’s what makes them so fascinating to watch. Here are eleven entrepreneurs guaranteed to make waves in upcoming years.#1 Ryan DeJong, Legal Cannabis Business SolutionsAs a Nationwide Director for the National Organization for Cannabis Compliance (NOCC), Ryan DeJong has assisted entrepreneurs in starting legal cannabis businesses for over 10 years through compliance, advocacy, and business development. Working jointly with entrepreneurs and government officials to streamline compliance programs in the legal cannabis space. He has assisted over 100 ventures to get licensed and operational at various stages of their development, being especially passionate about small business success in highly regulated markets. DeJong’s team includes professionals with 100+ years of combined experience in various industries from real estate, legal, financing, security, lobbyin...

Vital Garden Supply Proves Organic Cannabis is Scalable

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:29 GMT

The team at Vital Garden Supply continues to prove cultivating organic cannabis is very much possible at scale. As mega gardens have become more prominent and significant in the wake of Prop 64’s passing seven years ago, people wanted more shortcuts to go with the scale of their operation. Many didn’t care much what was in it if it passed testing and made their lives easier. Much of the time because they weren’t smoking it themselves. Brian Malin from Vital Garden Supply is the exact opposite of that ethos. Since 2006, Vital Garden Supply has provided California gardeners of all kinds with the means to grow things organically. But, of course, the company holds a special place in the hearts of cannabis farmers, to the extent that when the state said it was time to create a mechanism to certify organic cannabis farming in California, they called Malin in to help write the rules for the OCal program.Pacific Reserve in Salinas.This week we got to visit Pacific Reserve’s farm in Salinas....