Author: Voxtrend News
Advocates for more affordable housing units in Denver are floating the idea of what’s known as a “Ghost Tax” or VHT- vacant home tax- on Denver landlords as a new way to raise money to create more affordable housing in Denver. These kinds of taxes or fees are imposed on landlords whose properties are vacant and not rented for an extended period of time- typically about six months. They are used as a tool in a handful of American cities and Canada to encourage property owners to rent or sell their homes and thereby increase the stock of affordable housing.…
On Tuesday afternoon, a crowd of Colorado School of Mines students was drawn to the sound of a car ignition just outside the Labriola Innovation Building. They came to see a fancy Porsche and its driver, a fellow Mines alum named Sabre Cook. “In this perfect moment, with the vehicle you have, you can achieve anything,” she told CBS Colorado when asked about what was special about driving. There are multiple levels of racing, from Formula One to NASCAR to lesser known venues like the Porsche Tour. While Cook doesn’t feel like she’ll be racing in Monaco or Talladega anytime…
American businesses could be owed tens of billions of dollars in refunds for tariffs they paid on foreign goods. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has collected more than $200 billion in tariff revenue from American businesses of all sizes from October through August 24, according to agency data. Of that, more than $70 billion comes from payments of country-based tariffs that a federal appeals court recently ruled President Trump lacked the authority to impose. Industry-specific tariffs, such as steel and aluminum levies, are unaffected by Friday’s ruling. The court on Friday ruled that President Trump unlawfully invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers…
Denver chefs get to step outside of the box for the Denver Food + Wine Festival this weekend. This year, 50 chefs from across the metro area are participating. Each will create a small plate or bite for the Grand Tasting as part of the festival. This event is as fun and creatively challenging for the chefs as it is delicious for the attendees. “I’m planning on just grilling some shrimp with the head on, and I’m planning on dressing it with our house made XO sauce,” said MAKfam Chef Ken Wan. Wan is ready for the challenge. He’s excited…
Emergency services at a hospital in Northern Colorado will soon end. Staff at McKee Medical Center have been notified that the emergency room department at the Loveland hospital will be closed later this year. The hospital’s owner, Banner Health, told CBS News Colorado this decision comes as they have seen a drop in patients each year for the last four years. Banner announced they will stop offering emergency services at McKee effective Nov. 5, 2025. They say only 25% of McKee’s hospital beds were being used. That is why Banner plans to transform the campus into a specialty hospital that…
Colorado regulators have approved initial guidelines for Xcel Energy to significantly expand the state’s power grid — a move that could cost ratepayers billions of dollars in the coming years. On Aug. 27, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a plan allowing for the potential addition of more than 6,000 megawatts of new energy generation. The increased capacity is intended to help replace aging resources such as coal-fired power plants, while also meeting rising energy demands from new developments — including artificial intelligence data centers and the continued electrification of homes and vehicles. The decision aligns with the state’s…
A suspect was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly attacked a police photo enforcement vehicle in Northern Colorado, injuring the technician inside. The Greeley Police Department said Dillan Roker threw a 10 pound rock through the window of the vehicle, which was doing speed enforcement near a school zone in the 2000 block of 16th Street. They say the technician inside suffered minor injuries, and the rock did approximately $2,600 worth of damage to the vehicle. Roker reportedly ran away, but was captured soon after. Officers booked him into the Weld County Jail. He is facing charges of attempted first-degree assault,…
Gov. Jared Polis says Coloradans are paying more now due to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The governor says tariffs are impacting groceries, health care, school supplies and more. Earlier this week, Trump defended the tariffs. “If you took away tariffs, we could end up being a third world country,” Trump said. On Thursday, Polis shared a report that estimates the impact on Colorado of changing federal tariffs. The report from the Office of State Planning and Budgeting was the result of an executive order signed by the governor in July. It found that the effective tariff rate for Colorado…
The medical community in New Jersey and across the nation is deeply grieving the loss of Dr. Uri Hochfeld, a distinguished physician and Critical Care Medicine specialist with the Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Hochfeld’s passing has left colleagues, patients, and loved ones in profound sorrow, as they reflect on the extraordinary career of a man whose life’s mission was to heal and bring comfort to others. What Happened Dr. Uri Hochfeld, renowned for his dedication to intensive and critical care medicine, passed away recently, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of those he cared for and worked alongside.…
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Taylor Hanna, a beloved student at St. George’s University. Originally from New Jersey, Taylor’s death has left her family, friends, and the university community grieving the loss of a young woman full of promise and potential. Her passing is a tragic loss that has touched many lives. What Happened Taylor’s death has come as a devastating shock to those who knew her. While the circumstances surrounding her passing remain undisclosed, the impact of her loss has been deeply felt across both her hometown of New…