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Leigh Walden
Leigh Walden is a computer science and journalism student at Colorado College currently working with the Denver Post's breaking news reporting team. Leigh was formerly an intern on the Washington desk at National Public radio, a production and news intern for Alaska Public Media and is currently the Editor in Chief of her college's paper, The Catalyst.
Leigh grew up in Larkspur, Colorado going on long hikes, climbing trees and eating excellent homemade food. Growing up, Leigh's house was packed to the brim with siblings, pets and, as you could imagine, a plethora of interesting smells.
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Douglas County sheriff’s employee accused of inappropriate relationship with an inmate
Douglas County Sheriff's Office employee Alexis Montoya, 43, was arrested Monday on suspicion of having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.

Denver International Airport braces for more than 800,000 Thanksgiving travelers
The busiest days at the Denver airport are projected to be Friday, Nov. 22, and Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, the Saturday and Sunday following Thanksgiving.

Jackpot.com offers Colorado Lottery players another mobile gaming option
Jackpot.com offers Colorado Lottery players another mobile gaming option.

Colorado State Patrol increasing drunken driving patrols for Thanksgiving today
Colorado State Patrol is increasing efforts to stop drunken drivers over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Allegiant is adding new flights out of Denver, Colorado Springs airports
Allegiant Airlines will begin services out of Colorado Springs and launch new Denver routes next year, the airline said Tuesday.

Northbound South University Boulevard reopens after crash
Northbound South University Boulevard has reopened after a crash earlier Tuesday, according to a post on X from the Arapahoe County Sheriff.

Greeley police officer kills mountain lion near school
The mountain lion was considered a public threat and had activated a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents.

Denver police sergeant arrested for domestic violence assault
Denver police sergeant Stephanie Neblock was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence assault in Douglas County, the Denver Police Department said in a press release.Â

Denver Public Schools social worker arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of a child
Emilio Ramos-Avila, 44, is under investigation for sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.

Denver, Lakewood open severe weather shelters amid this week’s snow, freezing temperatures
Denver city officials are opening three severe weather shelters this week as the first snow of the season falls in the city and temperatures dip below freezing.