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2 Colorado Springs locations eyed as potential ICE detention facilities

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been considering opening several detention facilities in Colorado, according to the ACLU.

The ACLU said six potential locations were considered in Colorado, and two of those potential facilities were in Colorado Springs. Those locations were outlined in documents obtained by the ACLU.

Records said one of those locations up for consideration was at 2923 East Las Vegas Street in Colorado Springs. They said that the building has been closed since March 2020, since GEO Group, a private prison corporation, lost its contract with the facility.

The second location under consideration was located at 3625 Parkmoor Village Drive in Colorado Springs. Records said the building owned by the Baptiste Group was last used as a skilled nursing facility in 2024.

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The other locations under consideration throughout the state are La Junta, Hudson and two potential facilities in Walsenburg.

The El Paso County Commissioners, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis have shared statements with 11 News regarding ICE facilities in Colorado.



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United States Postal Service offers reward after mail carrier robbed in Denver

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The United States Postal Service is offering a reward for information on the person who robbed a Denver mail carrier this weekend.

According to the USPS Inspection Service, a man approached the letter carrier around 9:45 am.n. on Friday near Roslyn Street and 8th Place. Officials said he was around 5’5″ and was wearing a black mast, black jacket, blue jeans and black shoes. The USPS says a possible firearm was tucked in his belt.

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They are offering a $150,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the robbery.

The USPS encouraged anyone with information on the case to contact their inspection service at 1-877-876-2455 or make a report online.

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Medina Alert issued after hit-and-run crash seriously injures motorist in Denver

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Medina Alert issued after hit-and-run crash seriously injures motorist in Denver


DENVER — Authorities issued a Medina Alert Sunday following a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a motorist.

Police said the driver of a gold 2008 BMW X3 SUV struck another vehicle at the intersection of Sheridan Boulevard and W. 17th Avenue in Denver around 4:37 p.m. Saturday.

The crash left the driver of the victim vehicle with serious bodily injuries, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

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The BMW driver fled following the crash, traveling northbound on Sheridan Boulevard, CBI said in a bulletin.

The gold BMW X3, with Colorado license plate ECB F17, sustained heavy damage on the driver’s side from the collision.

If seen, call 911 or the Denver Police Department at 720-913-2000.

This was the second hit-and-run crash and Medina Alert in Denver on Saturday.

Earlier Saturday, a pedestrian in a crosswalk was seriously injured after being struck by a 2010 white Toyota Corolla, Colorado license plate EDM U42, at the intersection of Federal Boulevard and W. Kentucky Avenue.

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The driver of the Corolla left the scene—heading northbound on Federal Boulevard.

No arrests have been announced.

A Medina Alert honors the memory of Jose Medina, a 21-year-old valet driver who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in 2011.

A taxi driver witnessed the event, followed the driver, and gave the police the license plate number, leading to the capture and arrest of the suspect.

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Denver shelter working to end homelessness for at risk youth, funding at risk

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Urban Peak is working to help Colorado youth have safe housing and support, and the organization says the community need is growing. They say 90% of the youth they assisted have been able to find safe housing and, even with funding cuts looming, it will continue to help those in need.



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