Jeffco Transcript

Demetrius Martinez, age 10, reportedly walked away from Wolff Park, 8500 W. 57th Ave in Arvada, at approximately 6:40 PM, on 07/03/23. Demetrius has run away before. We are concerned about his young age and ask that if you see him, please contact the police at 720-898-6900.

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want to work with a Super Cool team? join my west metro team @ColoradoNewsCCM. we’re looking for a @JeffcoTranscrip reporter! linkedin.com/jobs/view/3521…

@VP Kamala Harris spoke in Arvada today on water policy, wildfires, droughts and climate equity issues in Colorado with @pettersen4co and @sashadigiulian jeffcotranscript.com/stories/vice-p…

Jeffco officials and stakeholders agree on cause but not the action steps to help resolve homelessness in the county jeffcotranscript.com/stories/jeffco…

Lakewood is opening a emergency severe weather shelter for the next few days for the first time. Temperatures are expected to go below zero. jeffcotranscript.com/stories/lakewo…

Homelessness can take many forms, with police, neighbors and politicians helping to keep people from escaping it, and certainly not helping avoid it. Check out my and @LivLoveJourn's piece at @ColoradoNewsCCM on homelessness in the metro area. coloradocommunitymedia.com/stories/one-pa…

According to a report, about 200,000 parties did not have attorney representation in court —not including Denver county cases. “And it wasn’t because they didn’t want one; it’s because they couldn’t afford one.” jeffcotranscript.com/stories/free-l…

The city of Wheat Ridge approved a housing affordability plan earlier this month, mainly focusing on affordability for households earning upwards of $75,000. jeffcotranscript.com/stories/wheat-…

The gap between minimum wage — both Denver's and Colorado's — and housing costs have been increasing for years. Now, almost 60% of a minimum wage worker’s paycheck is expected to go to a landlord. coloradocommunitymedia.com/stories/low-wa…

@FirstDAofCO Alexis King spoke with the Jeffco Transcript about her office's achievements in the past year and what she hopes for the office for this one. jeffcotranscript.com/stories/distri…

A Wheat Ridge Valero gas station owner was shot and killed inside his own store last night, according to the Wheat Ridge Police. jeffcotranscript.com/stories/wheat-…

Lakewood City Council members have been facing death threats for months. Members have been divided on how to handle them and their causes. jeffcotranscript.com/stories/lakewo…

Former Edgewater sergeant and Black Hawk officer Nathan Geerdes was indicted today for four counts of unlawful sexual conduct — two with use of force — and one of witness retaliation. jeffcotranscript.com/stories/former…

Here’s the full release on the wrong way I-70 fatality crash from overnight. Our hearts go out to the family who lost a loved one. Please keep them in your thoughts this morning.

Jeffco Board of Education voted unanimously to close 16 elementary schools tonight. jeffcotranscript.com/stories/jeffco…

Early results show voters leaning against Jefferson County ballot measures for sale and production of marijuana in unincorporated Jeffco, and removing TABOR restrictions. #localelectionsmatter #electionday #jeffco jeffcotranscript.com/stories/jeffco…