Good morning, Denver.

A 16-year-old Hispanic male suspect escaped from custody at the Aurora Detention Center Sunday morning and ran into a nearby neighborhood where police set up a perimeter + issued a shelter-in-place order.

Freight trains hauling coal near I-25 are mostly bound for Texas markets—while coal use in Colorado has dropped and rail freight volume is expected to fall by 21 percent between 2020 and 2050 as the state shifts to cleaner energy sources.

Families of about 450,000 Colorado students received a $120 Summer EBT card on May 1 to help cover food costs during summer break—state officials said about 50,000 more students will get the benefit later, improving on last summer’s delays.

The program, mostly funded by federal dollars, is part of efforts to reduce child hunger.

Congress is considering proposals that would expand SNAP work rules and shift some costs to states, and Colorado advocates worry these changes could harm families who rely on the program — they fear extra burdens during tough times.

Lawmakers warn these cuts may delay a full Farm Bill needed to support local farmers and health services — critics say any cost-sharing could strain state budgets.

Colorado sports betting companies made $475 million in gross gaming revenue last year—a 21% increase driven by growing interest in parlays—and the state collected $31.9 million in tax funds that will support water projects through Proposition JJ.

Sportsbooks sometimes lost money during major tournaments when favorites won.