Colorado Evening Briefing: Thursday, August 13

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Tonight’s briefing covers a heated neighborhood dispute over a new escort service, a state‑wide push for answers on tuberculosis in an immigrant detention center, and a teacher’s 100‑mile bike race to fund scholarships. We’ll also touch on a new mental‑health program for food‑service workers, rising I‑25 crashes, and the weekend’s cooler weather with showers.

Denver neighborhood group fighting escort service license application

A license application to open an escort service in Denver has created a heated battle with neighborhood residents.

Colorado demands answers on tuberculosis at Aurora immigrant detention facility with new health…

The move escalates the conflict between public health authorities and the GEO Group

Leadville teacher races 100 miles to fund student scholarships

For every rider Jeff Spencer passes in Saturday’s Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race, supporters will donate money towards student scholarships.

Free mental health counseling program launches for Colorado food and beverage workers

Food and beverage workers in Colorado now have access to free mental health care through a new program called Behind You, launched by the University of…

Crashes climbing on I-25 through Douglas County as police target dangerous driving

Lone Tree police say crashes on I-25 are on pace to exceed last year’s total as officers and drivers alike report increasingly dangerous driving behavior…

Denver cooler with heavy showers tonight, Friday

Cooler weather trend through the weekend with a chance for showers each afternoon through Sunday

The Evening Briefing publishes daily around 6 p.m. Mountain time.

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