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Friends of Jax Gratton gathered outside the Ralph L.

Carr Judicial building on Thursday to demand an independent oversight task force to review the suspicious handling of her death investigation after her body was found nearly two months after she was reported missing — demonstrators said they no longer trusted Lakewood police.

Angela Craig, a mother of six, was killed in 2023 when her husband James Craig was convicted of first-degree murder and related charges—her brother Mark Pray said the guilty verdict finally brings relief after more than two years of waiting for justice.

Burr Charlesworth pleaded guilty in Denver County Court for conspiracy to commit first-degree assault in connection with the shooting of former Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds last year — he faces 8 to 12 years in prison when sentenced on September 18.

Denver's Local 303 highlights Colorado music with artists like ghost gnotes, Glamour Shot, and Marfa showcasing new releases and unique groups; the event is set for Monday, August 25 at Bar 404 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fans can enjoy live sets—along with a chance to vote on local music submissions—at this free, all-ages meetup.

State wildlife officials confirmed Tuesday that at least six new wolf pups joined the One Ear Pack in Jackson County—officials noted the true number may be higher because the pups are small and often hidden in dense cover, making it hard to count them accurately.

Trails on the western side of Staunton State Park will close on weekdays for the next two months due to a dam rehabilitation project at Elk Falls Pond — the closures begin August 4 and continue until the work is expected to finish on October 31, while some trails remain open for visitors on weekends.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has suspended 30-day trapping permits for foothold and leghold traps after a trap set for a coyote led to the death of a gray wolf in May — the federal investigation found the wolf died from secondary trauma.

State officials said they will provide new guidance soon while livestock groups argue the wide moratorium harms producers.

On July 28, Aurora lawmakers approved an ordinance to ban under-regulated psychoactive products and drug paraphernalia sold in retail outlets, targeting items like poppers and mislabeled nitrous oxide canisters—city officials said the measure will enable streamlined inspections and close loopholes that let harmful products reach consumers.