Steven Middendorp

The University of Colorado Board of Regents approved a $29.8 million purchase of Independence Plaza, a 25-story office tower, during its Monday morning special remote meeting. The price is significantly lower than the previous sale price of $144.5 million in 2007 as a result of high vacancy rates for downtown office space. The building is located at 1050 17th Street and spans the 16th Street Mall area.

A Colorado state trooper was arrested Friday evening for charges of sexual assault, strongarm by force and strangulation. Jeremiah Jon Patterson was released on $25,000 bond the following day. The Loveland Police Department began the investigation after receiving a report from a victim on Monday June 15, 2026 regarding a sexual assault dating back to 2024. 34-year-old Patterson was identified as the suspect and reportedly knows the victim.

Prosecutors have dismissed the arson charges against 51-year-old Jason Alexander Hobby related to the Alexander Mountain fire in Larimer County. The 8th Judicial Attorney’s Office said there is direct evidence that indicates Hobby could not have been at the fire location at the time the fire was started. In a statement, the district said the other charges against Hobby are still pending. Those charges include impersonating a peace officer, aggravated assault with a weapon, and false imprisonment.