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By TODD RICHMOND, Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Wisconsin judge pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges accusing her of helping a man who is illegally in the country evade U.S. immigration authorities seeking to arrest him in her courthouse. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan entered the plea during a brief arraignment in federal court. Magistrate Judge Stephen Dries scheduled a trial to begin July 21. Dugan’s lead attorney, Steven Biskupic, told the judge that he expects the trial to last a week. Dugan, her lawyers and prosecutors left the hearing without speaking to reporters. Supporters of Judge Hannah Dugan protest outside the…

With the city behind him, with his quarterback of the future rooted to Denver soil and a haul of free-agent weapons, Sean Payton stood at the podium after Saturday’s rookie minicamp and called his shot. “We embrace them,” Payton said when asked about increased expectations. “The schedule comes out here in a few days. There will be a few more (primetime) TV games. It’s part of the deal, and you get comfortable doing it.” The NFL’s annual schedule release bonanza revealed four Broncos games slotted for primetime, up from just two entering a 2024 season in which few pegged them for…

With the Broncos’ 2025 schedule fully revealed Wednesday, The Denver Post’s Broncos crew assembled to dole out early projections for a much-anticipated year in Denver. Parker Gabriel, Broncos reporter Record: 10-7 A year ago, the Broncos started 0-2 before going out on what looked like a daunting road trip. Instead, they won two straight on the East Coast, and it jump-started their season. They have every chance to avoid a winless start this year, but playing four of the first six on the road — including a trip across the Atlantic — is no picnic. If they get through that stretch…

A rundown of the CHSAA state track and field meet to be held Thursday through Saturday at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood. 12 things to watch 1. Niwot’s dynasty: The Cougar girls have won five straight Class 4A titles by a wide margin and are poised to make a run at a sixth straight this week. Niwot is headlined by nationally renowned runner Addison Ritzenhein as well as defending throws champ Jade West and senior hurdler Reese Kasper. All three have marks that are among the best in the country. 2. 5A boys sprints: Last year, Cherokee Trail’s Peyton Sommers won…

Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday signed a pair of health care bills that will enshrine federal protections for emergency care in state law and potentially start Colorado down the path of universal health care. The emergency protections law will give Coloradans confidence that they’ll receive emergency care, no matter what’s happening at the national level, Polis said during the afternoon ceremony. But, in signing the bill ordering a study of universal health care, he added that “we should aim higher” than guaranteed coverage only in the emergency room. “In this country and in this state, we do health care poorly.…

HCA HealthONE is the largest healthcare organization in Colorado. It’s a healthcare network of hospitals, physician clinics, emergency rooms, a dedicated pediatric hospital, mental health and wellness centers and urgent care clinics. HCA HealthONE employs more than 12,000 people, serves more than 1.5 million patients annually and contributes nearly $471 million annually in federal, state, and local taxes. “The Denver Post Top Workplace award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of every colleague within HCA HealthONE,” said HCA HealthONE President and CEO Chad Christianson. “It validates our commitment to colleague well-being and reinforces our role as a…

When Lynn Tomasek, Justin Kansteiner and Michelle Carwin took over the family business in 2015, they knew the stakes were high. Since 1980, Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric has been a family-owned business. Sustaining a company for that long doesn’t happen by accident — it takes good business sense, teamwork, and a passion for people to help the business not only survive but thrive. The three siblings are committed to keeping the Brothers’ culture alive. That’s why it’s no surprise they’re again a Denver Post Top Workplace in 2025. An environment of safety, value, and support Developing lasting relationships where…

The Littleton man arrested Monday on charges of child sex assault groomed his students on social media to gain their trust and “ultimately committed unspeakable acts for his own benefit,” Douglas County investigators stated in his arrest affidavit. David Feil, 49, faces two felony charges of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust that stem from one incident where he allegedly allowed a student to sit on his lap while he had an erection and another where he held another child’s buttocks during a conversation, according to the affidavit. Douglas County School District officials received…

By WAFAA SHURAFA and MELANIE LIDMAN DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes pounded northern and southern Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 70 people, including almost two dozen children, according to local hospitals and health officials, a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was “no way” he would halt Israel’s offensive in the Palestinian territory before Hamas is defeated. At least 50 people, including 22 children, were killed in strikes around Jabaliya in northern Gaza alone, according to hospitals and Gaza’s Health Ministry. The strikes came after Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American hostage, a…

Having visited Colorado on family ski trips in her youth and later as an adult, Sargent & Lundy Senior Project Manager Liz Mattson always knew Denver was a place she wanted to be. When the opportunity to relocate came along, she jumped at it. Based in Chicago since 1891, Sargent & Lundy established local offices in Denver in 2020. The 135-year-old firm is a global leader in power, energy and decarbonization with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, conventional power, environmental services, carbon capture and hydrogen. “I was attending an all-hands meeting where the CEO said…