Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
Good morning, Denver.
A 2-year-old from Kansas was bitten by a rattlesnake on Monday in Bennett while she was getting ready to be a flower girl for her aunt’s wedding; she received 30 vials of anti-venom and is now stable at Children’s Hospital in Aurora.
Denver's summer features a Morgan Wallen concert at Empower Field on Friday and Saturday, an Outside Days festival at Auraria Campus through Sunday, and a three-game Rockies series against the San Francisco Giants.
Locals and visitors will enjoy these events that showcase the city's lively music, sports, and outdoor culture.
Aurora’s Havana Street Night Market returns today at Leezakaya, 2710 S.
Havana St. The free event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and features nearly 40 vendors, live music, dance, games, and a rotating lineup of international food trucks (free admission).
Douglas County School District will consolidate six Highlands Ranch elementary schools when the new school year begins due to unequal growth in the area.
Under the plan, Acres Green and Fox Creek will combine, with additional consolidations planned and some repurposing delayed (until 2027) to finish construction projects.
Trail Ridge Road reopens for the season in Rocky Mountain National Park after recent snowstorms delayed its usual Memorial Day opening.
Visitors must obtain a timed entry permit and prepare for icy conditions while driving on the highest continuous paved road (phone line available at 970 586 1222).
Despite recent rains, severe drought continues across Colorado, and the state climatologist warns that low snowpack and river flows will stress agriculture and raise wildfire risk as summer nears.
Residents should prepare for changes in water availability that may affect outdoor activities.
Governor Polis has not yet decided whether to sign Senate Bill 26-125, which would codify 504 student rights into law.
The bill, funded by gifts + donations, would let the state act if a school fails to resolve a complaint in 60 days.
Arapahoe County officials report that community outreach events and Narcan kiosks on East Colfax are helping lower opioid overdose deaths as volunteers in Aurora offer kits and health checks every Friday while preliminary data show fewer fentanyl deaths and planned kiosks await funding.
A 6-year-old from Casper was flown to Children's Hospital Colorado on May 24 after swallowing magnets from toy blocks meant for age 3+ which led to emergency surgery and part of her small intestine being removed.
Her mother warns that magnets present serious risks (other cases have risen).
Fans at Ball Arena shared their disappointment as the Avalanche fell 0-3 to the Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final on May 26 — yet they remain hopeful for a turnaround ahead of Game 5.
The Broncos finalized their deal with CDOT to purchase Burnham Yard for a new stadium.
Closing is expected this fall, and planning continues with city and state support as Denver Water relocates facilities, with a target opening in 2031.
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