U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert has confirmed that she was one of two guests removed from a performance of “Beetlejuice” at the Buell Theatre in Denver on Sunday, after theatergoers complained of her vaping, singing, and recording the performance. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts released a statement saying that it had to remove two guests for violating theater policies, and Boebert later confirmed that she was one of them. This is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Boebert, and it remains to be seen how the incident will affect her reputation and political career.
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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has filed a lawsuit in Colorado on behalf of six Republican and unaffiliated voters, asking the court to declare that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the state's 2024 presidential ballot due to his alleged violation of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The suit seeks to prevent Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold from placing Trump’s name on any future ballot and is the latest in a series of legal challenges to Trump’s eligibility for office.
Mary MacCarthy has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, accusing them of racial discrimination after she and her daughter were questioned by police officers at the airport. The complaint alleges that the airline staff flagged her as suspicious "based on a racist assumption about a mixed‐race family" and subjected her to "blatant racism". MacCarthy is seeking damages and an injunction to prevent further discrimination. The incident has sparked a conversation about racial profiling in the airline industry.
On Wednesday night, a powerful hail storm hit the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Colorado, leaving nearly 100 people injured. Seven were taken to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries, including cuts and broken bones, while the rest were treated and released on the scene. The storm caused the concert, which was being held by former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson, to be cancelled. Concertgoers are advised to take caution and be aware of their surroundings in the event of a storm.
Prominent Colorado plastic surgeon Geoffrey Kim was found guilty of attempted manslaughter in the death of 18-year-old Emmalyn Nguyen on Wednesday. Kim attempted CPR on Nguyen but later admitted he did not call 911 for help for approximately five hours. Kim was found guilty of attempted reckless manslaughter and obstruction of telephone service and faces up to three years in prison when he is sentenced on September 8. Nguyen's family has also filed a civil lawsuit against Kim and the medical facility.
Nine people were shot in Denver, Colorado, following celebrations of the Denver Nuggets' first NBA championship win. Three of the victims are in critical condition, while the remaining victims and the suspect are believed to have non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect has been taken into police custody, and the Denver Police Department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.
At least three people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting at the 41st annual Red River Memorial Motorcycle Rally in Red River, New Mexico. The shooters have been apprehended, and the investigation is ongoing. Mayor Linda Calhoun has confirmed three fatalities and five injured, with one victim flown to Denver for treatment.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner was injured in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after being hit in the head by a line drive. Manager Bud Black said Feltner has a skull fracture and concussion, but is overall "fine". He has been placed on the 15-day injured list and the Rockies have not yet announced a replacement for Feltner in the starting rotation. This is the second time this season that Feltner has been injured, and he has a 3-4 record with a 5.48 ERA in 11 starts this season.