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A metal bison sculpture created by Native youth was stolen along with its trailer from the Springhills Suite parking lot at the Marriott in Pueblo overnight on Oct.

3 — authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Pueblo Police Department.

Adams 12’s board is set to vote Wednesday on a closure and consolidation plan that would close five elementary schools and one middle school due to declining enrollment and provide Studio School students guaranteed enrollment in a new K-8 magnet school (arts focus) in Northglenn starting fall 2027.

On Saturday, a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Fort Myers returned to Denver International Airport after pilots received a hydraulics maintenance alert during departure and the airline will rebook passengers on another aircraft.

Wheat Ridge City Council is reviewing an ordinance that will set rules for businesses sharing an outdoor dining area at The Lookout at Clear Creek Crossing + the plan requires a joint security plan and clear boundaries.

A public hearing is scheduled for Mon, Oct. 26, and if approved the ordinance will take effect immediately.

The 5314 Music Video Experiment, led by creative studio owner Doug Usher — a longtime supporter of Colorado’s music scene — showcased local bands and filmmakers working 53 hours 14 minutes to create music videos.

Some videos are out, others will come soon and one is set for 2027.

A poll of 400 Cherry Creek school voters shows that teachers and community members demand more transparency after recent leadership controversies.

District officials are updating travel guidelines and contract rules to rebuild trust while applications for the new superintendent close (Oct. 15).

Most Colorado counties will observe Frances Xavier Cabrini Day on Monday, Oct.

5 as state agencies close offices to honor the first American saint, while Arapahoe County marks the day with Indigenous People’s Day and Arapahoe Day (first declared in 2023).

Colorado ski resorts have set tentative 2026-2027 season dates as Arapahoe Basin aims to open Oct.

9 and others plan early to mid-November. The dates might change due to weather predictions + snow conditions.