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Denver and federal officials say their data tracking shows that after a recent push to move people indoors, just 52 homeless veterans were still sleeping on city streets as of April. Mayor Mike Johnston and other leaders said Monday that they hoped to reduce that total to a level they termed as “functional zero” by the end of this year.

By RONALD BLUM (AP Baseball Writer) NEW YORK — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could be subject to a lifetime ban, according to a person familiar with the probe. MLB is looking into allegations Marcano bet on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates while on the team’s injured list last season, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. Marcano could be the second pro athlete banned for life over sports betting this year after the NBA punished Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter in April following a league probe that found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games. It’s believed that no active MLB player has been banned for betting on baseball since 1924.

Coloradans injured by medical malpractice will soon be able to seek more money from insurers and health care providers under new limits signed into law Monday by Gov. Jared Polis. Under House Bill 1472, the state in coming years will raise various caps on civil damages in general, with some changes applying to medical malpractice cases.

Arapahoe Basin will be open for two more weekends of skiing and riding, resort officials announced Monday in setting a new closing date of June 16. That would give The Legend Colorado’s longest ski season — as usual — having begun on Oct. 29 and lasting 222 days. The area will be closed Monday through Wednesday the next two weeks but will be open Friday through Sunday.

A 16-year-old at-risk Colorado Springs girl is missing, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Patience Rose Bristow was reported missing Sunday and was last seen in the 2600 block of Gobi Drive, police said Monday in a post on X. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | 15-year-old girl reported missing from Colorado Springs found safe Crime and Public Safety | 3-year-old boy found in Rocky Ford canal died from accidental drowning Crime and Public Safety | 3-year-old boy with special needs reported missing in Rocky Ford Crime and Public Safety | Missing 15-year-old Colorado Springs girl found safe Crime and Public Safety | Two brothers reported missing in Security-Widefield return home, officials say “There are serious concerns for Patience’s safety and she requires daily medications,” Colorado Springs police wrote. Patience is described as white; 5 feet, 6 inches tall; and 140 pounds with long blond hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black and gray hoodie, gray leggings, black and white shoes and carrying a Walmart bag. Anyone with information about her whereabouts can call Colorado Springs police at 719-444-7000.

Coronado senior Trey Gregory-Alford on Monday was named the Gatorade Colorado Baseball Player of the Year. Related Articles Preps | Renck: After 52 years, Cherry Creek coach Marc Johnson exits, leaving legacy of championships, relationships and love: “I have loved every second” Preps | Eaton stuns rival University in seventh inning to win fourth consecutive state baseball championship Preps | Cherry Creek sends all-time wins leader Marc Johnson out on high note, beating Regis Jesuit twice on final day for ninth state title Preps | A decade in the making: Holy Family baseball steals 4A spotlight and crown Preps | Cherry Creek baseball advances to 15th title game under Marc Johnson with win over Grandview The 6-foot-5, 245-pound right-handed pitcher and first baseman slashed .492/.597/1.033 with seven home runs and 41 runs batted in for the Cougars.