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Colorado State Patrol warns of peak wildlife crash season with nearly 3,300 collisions recorded this year on I-70, I-25, and US-285 in Morrison, and troopers advise drivers to stay on scene and call 911 if they hit an animal — avoid swerving if safe braking is not possible.

Merci Ames, a science teacher at Strasburg High School, was named Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year by the Colorado Department of Education. (She has taught for 35 years, coaches basketball, and sponsors HOSA-Future Health Professionals) Her term begins in January.

Denver’s first PorchFest energized the Baker neighborhood on Saturday+ 193 bands performed from 85 porches as thousands of locals gathered to enjoy the event.

The area anticipates more festivities later this month, including a Halloween parade on Oct. 17 and a bar crawl on Oct. 24.

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.