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Julianna O'Clair
Julianna O’Clair is a news intern who covers a variety of beats, from breaking news to the best local music and art. She has written for Denver Westword, Out Front Magazine, Denver Life Magazine and the Recording Academy. Julianna is a University of Denver graduate with degrees in journalism and music performance and is passionate about uplifting marginalized voices and bringing diverse perspectives to mainstream media. When she’s not writing, she’s playing the flute, baking muffins, or cuddling with her cat.
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Westbound Interstate 70 reopens after crash near Vail Pass
Westbound Interstate 70 has reopened after closing due to a crash between exit 190, Vail Pass Summit, and exit 180, East Vail, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

Denver-area teacher suspected of sexually abusing students may have more victims, police say
Christopher Ballard was arrested on Thursday in Lakewood on 22 felony charges including sexual assault on a child, sexual exploitation of a child, unlawful sexual contact and obscenity, and police...

Diesel leaks into canal after semi truck rollover on U.S. 85 near Commerce City
A semi truck rolled into a canal by Highway U.S. 85 at the Interstate 76 intersection near Commerce City on Tuesday morning around 11 a.m., according to the Colorado State...

Marksheffel fire near Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs airport is 100% contained
Investigators believe the 640-acre grass fire was started accidentally by chains dragging behind a vehicle, the fire department said in an update Monday afternoon.

Colorado soldier killed during World War II identified
A missing World War II soldier from Ridgway was accounted for on Sept. 21, 2023, 78 years after his death in France.

Child sexual assault suspect arrested in Lakewood may have more victims, police say
Christopher Ballard, 26, was arrested after Parker Police, with assistance from the Lakewood Police Department, executed a search warrant at his home in Lakewood.

Douglas County sheriff asks public for information in 43-year-old murder case after suspect kills himself
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit asks for the public's assistance with the investigation of the 1981 murder of 29-year-old James "Jim" Ihm.

Passenger dies following two-vehicle crash in Aurora
A passenger from a Monday crash near South Parker Road and East Temple Drive died Wednesday, according to an Aurora Police Department news release.

I-70 reopened after rock slide in Glenwood Canyon
Eastbound Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon has reopened to traffic after a rock slide shut it down on Thursday morning. One lane of westbound traffic is anticipated to open shortly.

I-25 northbound reopens near Castle Rock after crash sends 3 to hospital, spills diesel
The crash was between Castle Rock Parkway and Happy Canyon Road, South Metro Fire Rescue officials said in a post on X.