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Sen. Hickenlooper met with nonprofit leaders and local grocery owners in Aurora this week to address SNAP benefit cuts and rising food costs that are straining community budgets; Metro Caring in Denver reported a 25% increase in food pantry visits.

Travelers at Denver International Airport face delays as storms off the Gulf Coast and in western Mexico affect flights.

AAA experts advise checking airline apps frequently for updates along with direct flight options and avoiding checked bags to minimize hassles.

Denver South HS football is coping with grief after losing two former teammates+ one died of leukemia and another drowned at Cherry Creek State Park.

The Ravens will honor them with helmet decals and will play Homecoming Friday against Rangeview.

City officials with the Department of Housing Stability changed the original 400-bed cold weather shelter plan near 40th and Monroe after a Thursday meeting — the new proposal limits capacity to 150–200 beds with construction set for early 2027 and no confirmed opening date.

A Denver pilot is raising funds for a new scholarship endowment at MSU Denver — a tribute to his mentor Roy Morgan, founder of Air Methods who died in 2024.

Donations will help award scholarships amid a national pilot shortage.

A 140 year old apple tree in an open space in Westminster was recognized as Colorado’s third largest apple tree.

It was planted by the Semper family and remains a symbol of resilience as experts expect it to thrive for another 40 to 50 years.

Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper and State Sen. Mark Baisley are campaigning for a Senate seat in the midterm election Tuesday, Nov.

3, as they outline plans to address Colorado’s key issues. Denver7 interviewed both candidates as they prepare to shape local policies.

Denver Water warned that Dillon Reservoir is at 64% capacity and will drop below 50% by next spring—possibly falling beneath 2002 drought levels; officials say water restrictions and low winter inflow could mean years for full recovery.