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Sunday, September 28th, 2025

At a Friday budget hearing, Denver's DOTI said it will cut 15% of its general fund budget—eliminating over 100 vacancies and reducing staff by 31—to help fix a $200 million shortfall. The City Council is reviewing the proposal, and some projects will shift to a backlog list while residents may experience longer response times for 311 calls.

Sunday, September 28th, 2025

Aurora hosts a busy weekend as a free Mini-Con event takes place today at Aurora Municipal Campus from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. where pop culture fans enjoy trivia contests, live performances, and a costume contest—upcoming events include Hip-Hop Fest at The People’s Building tomorrow, a musical comedy at Vintage Theatre beginning Sept. 29, a Chicano art experience running through Oct. 24, and a Latin Jazz Fiesta starting Sept. 28.

Sunday, September 28th, 2025

Two cyclists were hurt on Bear Creek Trail when sudden bridge closures left them without early warning signs—Denver Parks and Rec and DOTI said corrosion issues forced the closures and funding has been set to begin designing a replacement bridge in early 2026.