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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Every Wednesday in Montbello, Pam Jiner walks with neighbors to fix sidewalks and add bike lanes—she started Montbello Walks to bring residents together. She also organizes a weekly mobile food pantry and community hikes—helping families, seniors, and youth stay active and connected. Denver7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Denver police reported that a 45-year-old driver in a Honda Civic intentionally pushed a motorcycle into oncoming traffic at 7:25 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of E. Hampden and S. Yosemite—after a verbal altercation that began at Cherry Creek Reservoir—resulting in one rider killed and a second critically injured, with the suspect, Diego Ortega-Camero, arrested after he allegedly fled on foot. Denver7
- ➤ Brighton investigators say an 18-year-old, Victor Contreras Zavala, drove under the influence and crashed his black Cadillac into a silver Ford just after 6:15 p.m. Sunday near US Highway 85 and East 168th Avenue—seriously injuring the Ford driver and leading to his arrest for vehicular assault and DUI-related charges—before being taken to Adams County Jail. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minimum wage workers in Denver will earn nearly $20 per hour starting January 1 as the local minimum wage rises to $19.29 while tipped workers will get $16.27 if they earn enough tips—city officials say the increase is tied to a 2019 law that adjusts wages to inflation. Some business owners report that higher labor costs may force them to close or move out of the city. Denver7
- ➤ Colorado lawmakers will meet on August 21 to address a nearly $750 million budget gap caused by lower tax revenue from federal tax changes—state officials say the gap is worsened by Colorado’s use of federal taxable income. Governor Polis said he will keep the current tax system to avoid requiring separate state and federal tax filings. Colorado Public Radio
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