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CU Anschutz announced that four doctors have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine — a top honor recognizing decades of research and clinical work improving health care.

This achievement joins them with a select group of leading medical experts.

The FAA banned parallel takeoffs at Centennial Airport on Oct.

1 after 60 near-collision incidents, causing flight training delays and reduced departures at the busy airport; the Airport Authority met with FAA officials on Oct. 13 and seeks community input at a risk panel (Oct. 27-28) to find solutions.

A Rise Above Colorado survey of 700 teens shows youth now see fentanyl as a danger and view prescription drugs as less safe, with those who believe they are safer than illegal drugs falling from 27% to 16% since 2024.

More teens report a stronger sense of belonging at school.

At Overland High School in Aurora, new head coach Tim Wright is building team culture by teaching life skills and teamwork to overcome a 17-game losing streak, and seniors like Gavin Bauer and freshmen such as Amare Rogers are showing leadership (especially during a recent game against Highlands Ranch).

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.