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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Denver police reported that a pedestrian was fatally struck shortly before 3 a.m. today on I-70 at Peoria Street and that all eastbound lanes were closed—traffic is being diverted as investigators work. Denver7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Charles Robinson Shay, 42, was convicted on 11 counts including first-degree murder after a 7-day trial for the November 29 shooting of antique dealer Peter Damian Arguello during a robbery at his Wheat Ridge shop—he now faces a mandatory life sentence without parole. Denver7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Denver Center for the Performing Arts will stage Sweet and Lucky: Echo at its Off-Center theater in Broadway Park starting on Aug. 13, reviving a 2016 interactive show that sold out 89 performances — the production runs through Oct. 5. Colorado Public Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A report by the Common Sense Institute finds that licensed child care in Denver takes about 18 percent of a household’s income, similar to rates in Arapahoe and Pueblo counties. In Denver, care costs nearly $1,600 a month per child—far above the federal benchmark—forcing families to cut spending elsewhere. Sentinel Colorado
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denver7 met with two Pitkin County ranchers whose cattle were hurt by a nearby wolf pack and later spoke with CPW director Jeff Davis about the re-release of the Copper Creek Pack that has led to livestock losses. The interview focused on transparency and future management actions—raising questions about decision-making and Gov Polis' role in the program. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Polis declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after the Lee fire more than doubled from 22,000 to 45,000 acres overnight and put Meeker under pre-evacuation orders. Nearly 500 firefighters, 14 aircraft and 15 fire engines battled the blaze — hot, dry winds and low humidity made their work harder. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Between June and April, Denver cameras allowed more than 1,400 immigration-related license plate searches by out-of-town law enforcement agencies before the national search feature was turned off—Mayor Mike Johnston later extended the contract in July despite strong concerns from city council members and privacy advocates. This use of surveillance data raised alarm over privacy rights and the potential for immigration enforcement through local partnerships. Sentinel Colorado
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The fair held at St. Mary Magdalene’s Catholic church on Sunday offered free vaccines, health screenings, and legal advice to Denver residents amid fears of immigration raids (no ICE agents were seen), while organizers reported nearly 700 screenings, 300 vaccines, and over 200 community surveys completed. Organizers stressed that the event aimed to build trust and provide care for immigrants and others in vulnerable situations. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ At 93, James 'Dr. Jim' Baroffio reached the one-million-meter mark on his rowing machine at Row House Fitness in Highlands Ranch on Thursday, finishing the distance over two years with the help of his workout group—he credits exercise for helping him recover from open heart surgery. He said staying active makes him feel young. Denver7
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