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Colorado congressional candidate Dr. Shimon Blau said he experienced a barrage of antisemitic online comments after launching his campaign for a Denver seat; Jewish leaders say the hateful rhetoric marks a troubling pattern against the community while Blau focuses on lowering healthcare costs and boosting local economic progress.

Rallies in Aurora and Denver encouraged residents to vote early in the midterms as local officials reported that 32,800 ballots were returned out of 425,000 active voters in Arapahoe County (7.8% turnout).

State officials approved only 14 of 54 homeschool enrichment applications over the summer — rejecting 38 — and the State Board will consider new permanent rules on Thursday to restrict funding for activities like ski lessons and private classes.

The move seeks to tighten oversight and reduce taxpayer costs.

Over 40 Denver Public Schools students toured Denver International Airport today to view an exhibit featuring their own artwork installed throughout the terminals (including pieces from juniors like Zia Kail).

They passed through security, rode the airport train, and explored concourses.

Saturday, City Park turned pink as thousands gathered for the More Than Pink Walk to honor breast cancer survivors and raise awareness; the event, featuring families like the Gomez family, raised over $650,000 + bolstered early detection efforts.

South Broadway is gearing up for a busy day as its Halloween parade draws local visitors and supports small businesses.

Last year, about 40,000 people turned out (boosting sales), and many shops expect a similar crowd today.

Following a Thursday night overtime win over the Seahawks, Broncos Country fans collected unique game-day poster keepsakes at Empower Field.

Nearly 300 artists contributed bold designs including those by Nashville-based BerkMade and local Tori Evert, with creative director Kevin Johnson noting that even he became a collector.

Aurora is set to replace its annual Fourth of July fireworks with a 20-minute nighttime drone show above city hall as a fire-safe alternative amid growing drought and wildfire risks.

City staff will seek proposals so the show fits within the 2027 budget.