Andrea Henderson

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Missouri LGBTQ group says state's abrupt ID policy changes harm transgender residents

Aug 23, 2024 | kcur.org | Andrea Henderson

St. Louis-area LGBTQ+ advocacy groups want to know why the Missouri Department of Revenue suddenly changed its policy for someone to change the gender listed on a driver’s license or a nondriver identification card. Leaders with the statewide gender equality group PROMO said the policy change is alarming and poses challenges to trans and nonbinary people who want to get their name or gender changed on identifying documents.
What’s included in the $975 million bond proposal for Denver Public Schools

May 29, 2024 | kdvr.com | Andrea Henderson

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Public Schools held a final meeting Monday on plans for a $975 million bond proposal to go on the November ballot. “This is an opportunity for almost a billion-dollar investment into our city without raising any taxes,” said Denver Mayor Mike Johnston at the meeting. The Community Planning and Advisory committed laid out its final proposal, which is the final step before the plan moves to the Board of Education for approval.
What’s included in the $975 million bond proposal for Denver Public Schools

May 29, 2024 | yahoo.com | Andrea Henderson

Andrea HendersonMay 29, 2024 at 8:14 PM·2 min readDENVER (KDVR) — Denver Public Schools held a final meeting Monday on plans for a $975 million bond proposal to go on the November ballot. “This is an opportunity for almost a billion-dollar investment into our city without raising any taxes,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said at the meeting.
Here's why Denver will be paying more for gas in June

May 28, 2024 | kdvr.com | Andrea Henderson

DENVER (KDVR) — Starting June 1, the Environmental Protection Agency will require reformulated gasoline sales in the Denver area. This is because the EPA downgraded the Front Range metro area as a “severe” violator of ozone pollution standards set by The Clean Air Act. “Every part per billion in the air quality improvements that we can make will make a difference in the air that people breathe each and every day,” said Adrienne Sandoval, EPA Air & Radiation Division Director.
Safe2Tell program receives second-most reports in program history

May 14, 2024 | kdvr.com | Andrea Henderson

DENVER (KDVR) — Safe2Tell had its second-highest reporting month ever, with 3,188 reports in April. School complaints were the top category of reports for the fourth month in a row. “This month is the second-highest we’ve ever seen. Those numbers are telling,” Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said. “Young people are hurting.”Last month saw the report volume for the 2023-24 school year rise to 23,799, an increase from the 18,783 reports at the same point a year ago.
Colorado's May Click It or Ticket campaign launches Monday

May 10, 2024 | kdvr.com | Andrea Henderson

DENVER (KDVR) — The Click It or Ticket May mobilization seat belt enforcement campaign starts Monday, May 13. The increased enforcement period will last 21 days, just ahead of the busy summer travel season. Colorado State Patrol and 60 participating law enforcement agencies will have zero tolerance if you’re not wearing a seatbelt during this period. Last year, the same enforcement period yielded a total of 1,554 seat belt violations.
Denver cracks down on unlicensed food vendors

May 6, 2024 | kdvr.com | Andrea Henderson

DENVER (KDVR) — The city of Denver is dealing with a recent surge in unlicensed vendors outside of concerts and sporting events. A video from April 29 shows Denver Police Department officers arresting an unlicensed vendor selling hot dogs. According to police, officers told several unlicensed carts to leave, and everyone complied except for the man in the video. As officers attempted to cite the vendor, he tried to walk away from officers and resisted arrest, police said.
Denver cracks down on unlicensed food vendors

May 6, 2024 | yahoo.com | Andrea Henderson

DENVER (KDVR) — The city of Denver is dealing with a recent surge in unlicensed vendors outside of concerts and sporting events. A video from April 29 shows Denver Police Department officers arresting an unlicensed vendor selling hot dogs. Strong winds cause overhead I-25 interstate sign to fall and hit semi truck According to police, officers told several unlicensed carts to leave, and everyone complied except for the man in the video.
US House passes bill to remove wolves from endangered species list

May 1, 2024 | kdvr.com | Andrea Henderson

DENVER (KDVR) — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to end federal protections for gray wolves in 48 states. The bill, authored by Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican, narrowly passed with a vote of 209 to 205. “Based on the response I get around Colorado the Trust the Science Act is probably my constituents favorite bill that I have authored because it’s a clear action to address a Colorado problem and surrounding states,” Boebert said.
Pro-Palestine protesters meet with Auraria Campus leaders as encampment continues

Apr 30, 2024 | kdvr.com | Andrea Henderson

DENVER (KDVR) — On the sixth day of the pro-Palestinian protest at the Auraria Campus in Denver, students told FOX31 that one of their demands was met, even as the campus restricted building access. Dozens of tents remained at the protest site on Tuesday, with many protesters there since Thursday. Things were mostly quiet besides a 2 p.m. rally after a morning meeting with two campus leaders. “Steps are happening but very slowly, and we’re not being heard in the way we want to,” one student said.