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Polis signs property tax bill into law

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A plan for property tax relief is now state law, with the issue to go before Colorado voters this fall.Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 303 into law on Wednesday. During a ceremony, he and lawmakers touted the effort as a way to reduce property tax payments over the next decade. "I'm confident that this will save money for every Colorado taxpayer in some way, shape or form," Polis said. You may be eligible for Colorado’s property tax deferral program The governor and fellow lawmakers said homeowners will save an average of around $1,100 over the next two years. Non-residential property owners would pay about 11% less in property taxes over the next decade, Polis said.Another part of the bill would allow older Coloradans who downsize to keep their homestead exemption.What is Proposition HH?Senate Bill 303 puts the tax relief plan on the November ballot as Proposition HH.It's designed to lower property tax rates for the next 10 years. To cover resulting revenue lo...

Rock singer Tina Turner dies: reports

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:51 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Iconic rock and soul singer Tina Turner has died, according to multiple reports. The 83-year-old singer died at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, Deadline and SkyNews have reported, citing a statement from her spokesperson. “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,” Bernard Doherty said. A post to her official Facebook page confirmed her death. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly."Turner, who became a Swiss citizen a decade ago, was born Anna Mae Bullock in a segregated Tennessee hospital and spent her latter years on a 260,000 square foot estate on Lake Zurich — and overcame so much. Physically battered, em...

124K fentanyl pills seized during Boulder County investigation

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – Sixteen people between the ages of 19 and 35 were indicted in Boulder County after a drug distribution investigation called "Operation Blue Steal."According to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, the four-month investigation included the seizure of 30 pounds of fentanyl, and about 124,000 pills including blue M/30 pills, rainbow M/30 pills and blue “Versace” pills. BCSO said this has a street value of $500,000. M/30 pills are counterfeit pills designed to look like traditional prescription pills. How to see if part of Colorado’s $600M in unclaimed property could be yours Investigators also seized 25 pounds of methamphetamine worth about $100,000, according to the sheriff's office, 2.5 pounds of heroin and 0.36 pounds of cocaine.As of May 24 at 11 a.m., 10 of the 16 people facing charges have been arrested. The charges each individual faces are outlined below by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and include a variety of charges related to drug distribution, attem...

Officials expecting busy air, road travel in Colorado this Memorial Day

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Both air and road travel are about to heat up around Colorado for the unofficial beginning of summer. According to AAA, this weekend could be the third busiest Memorial Day since 2000, with 42 million Americans expected to travel. That is up 7% from last year. Air travel is already up. TSA said May 22 was its busiest day since February 2020 with more than 2.6 million passengers screened. Which areas are under a marginal risk for severe storms? With its parks and outdoor offerings, a lot of that traffic comes to Colorado. Locally, Memorial Day is Denver International Airport's busiest time of the year. According to a release, DIA officials forecast over 400,000 travelers to walk through the airport's checkpoints from Thursday, May 25 through Tuesday, May 30. On Thursday, Friday and Monday alone, there will be 70,000 travelers checking through security, which is 9.4% more than in 2022. Air travel isn't the only place travelers should expect traffic. How to see if...

How to purchase a reservation for Mount Evans Recreation Area

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Are you ready to bag your first 14er all without even having to hike? You are in luck, entry to the Mount Evans byway opens Friday. The Mount Evans Scenic Byway allows those who are brave enough to drive up 7,000 feet along a 28-mile-long road before eventually reaching an altitude of 14,130 feet. The byway is the highest paved road in North America and offers views of the Continental Divide along with wildlife and wildflowers that call the high elevation their home. Free outdoor activities to do near Denver on a spring day The Mount Evans Recreation Area is also the easiest way to accomplish your first 14er. Once you drive up to the area, it is only a short walk to the top. So, if you are ready to cross a 14er off your bucket list this summer, be sure to purchase a reservation. How to buy ticketsBeginning May 26 at 8 a.m., reservations are required to drive up the byway. Tickets must be purchased on Recreation.gov, they will not be available at the Mount Evans We...

Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It,’ dead at 83

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:51 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ‘70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” has died at 83.Turner died Tuesday, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager. She became a Swiss citizen a decade ago.Few stars traveled so far — she was born Anna Mae Bullock in a segregated Tennessee hospital and spent her latter years on a 260,000 square foot estate on Lake Zurich — and overcame so much. Physically battered, emotionally devastated and financially ruined by her 20-year relationship with Ike Turner, she became a superstar on her own in her 40s, at a time when most of her peers were on their way down, and remained a top concert draw for years after.With admirers ranging from Beyoncé to Mick Jagger, Turner...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches presidential campaign to challenge Trump

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:51 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both his national appeal as a cultural conservative stalwart and the GOP’s willingness to move on from former President Donald Trump.The 44-year-old Republican revealed his decision in a Federal Election Commission filing before an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk.It marks a new chapter in his extraordinary rise from little-known congressman to two-term governor to a leading figure in the nation’s bitter fights over race, gender, abortion, and other divisive issues. DeSantis is considered to be Trump’s strongest Republican rival even as the governor faces questions about his readiness for the national stage.DeSantis’ audio-only announcement was to be streamed on Twitter Spaces beginning at 6 p.m. EDT. He was following up with prime-time appearances on conservative programs, including Fox News and Mark Levin’s radio sh...

Tina Turner, unstoppable musical force with hits like ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It,’ dies at 83, manager says

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:51 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) – Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ‘70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” has died at 83.Turner died Tuesday, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager. She became a Swiss citizen a decade ago.Few stars traveled so far – she was born Anna Mae Bullock in a segregated Tennessee hospital and spent her latter years on a 260,000 square foot estate on Lake Zurich – and overcame so much. Physically battered, emotionally devastated and financially ruined by her 20-year relationship with Ike Turner, she became a superstar on her own in her 40s, at a time when most of her peers were on their way down, and remained a top concert draw for years after.With admirers ranging from Beyoncé to M...

Suspect in U-Haul crash near White House will remain detained pending hearing next week

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:51 GMT

(CNN) — The man accused of crashing a U-Haul truck into a security barrier near the White House earlier this week will remain in custody ahead of his detention hearing next week, a federal magistrate judge said Wednesday.During Sai Varshith Kandula’s brief initial hearing in federal court on Wednesday, US Magistrate Judge Robin Meriweather ordered the 19-year-old suspect to remain detained until his detention hearing on May 30.Kandula is not a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident, prosecutors said.Prosecutors argued several reasons why Kandula should remain detained, noting that he has no local ties to Washington, DC, and poses a serious risk that he could flee.The truck, which carried a Nazi flag among other items, crashed into security barriers on the north side of Lafayette Square at 16th Street just before 10 p.m. ET, Monday, the US Secret Service said. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver may have intentionally struck the barrier, the agency later...

Boston police seek public’s help to identify Dorchester shooting suspect

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:51 GMT

The Boston Police Department is issuing a “Community Alert” as it looks to identify a suspect wanted for a shooting in Dorchester.Boston PD posted several images of an individual who they say was connected to a “Person Shot” incident that occurred on April 27 around 9:17 a.m. on Cheney Street.Authorities described the suspect as being a Black male with a thin build and approximate height of 5’7-5’9.The suspect was believed to have been wearing a blue surgical mask, a black hoodie and jacket, black pants with white stripes, and red New Balance Sneakers with white laces and white soles. He may also be in possession of a firearm, according to police.Anyone who may have information is asked to contact Boston PD’s B-2 Detectives at 617-343-4275.Those who wish to share info anonymously can do so via the department’s CrimeStoppers Tip Line AT 1-800 (494)-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).Images provided by the Boston Police Department