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Thursday, August 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School officials say 19 sensitive books have been returned to school library shelves by a federal court order, though district officials did not let a reporter check in person—trial on the removal appeal looms and classes will begin Aug. 15 for middle and high schools, with elementary starting Aug. 18. Colorado Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A section of western Rocky Mountain National Park will close from Aug. 25 — Aug. 31 to remove non-native fish from the Grand Ditch using rotenone so biologists can reintroduce native greenback cutthroat trout into the Cache la Poudre headwaters. The closure will limit hiking and fishing access on some trails while other paths remain open. Denver7
- ➤ Fire officials said that fire crews fought more than a dozen wildfires that burned over 198,000 acres across Delta, Dolores, Garfield, Grand, Mesa, Moffat, Montrose, and Rio Blanco counties and parts of eastern Utah—conditions worsened by hotter weather, dry air, and strong winds yesterday. Governor Jared Polis mobilized the Colorado National Guard and declared disaster in several areas while federal funds were authorized to help cover firefighting costs. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order today that will cut $280 million in state grants for cities that do not follow new housing laws by Oct 6—funding for transportation, energy, historic preservation and more will be affected. His office will list compliant cities in early October. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order yesterday to withhold $280 million from cities that do not follow new state housing laws—he said the state will release a report on Oct.6 as some cities plan to seek a temporary injunction over the policy. Denver7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At HCA HealthONE's Mental Health and Wellness Center in Aurora, hospital staff Judith Wilson and Shelley Ilangikwa started the Clothing Closet Project so patients leave with clothes that work for each season—staff and community donations have helped case managers provide over 1,000 items since its launch in 2024. The program will continue to support patients while ensuring they have appropriate attire as they head home. Denver7
- ➤ Colorado health officials said a federal tax and spending bill will cut Medicaid funds and impose new work requirements that may leave hundreds of thousands of residents without coverage. Officials detailed that changes affecting over 425,000 on hospital fees, 377,000 on work rules, 100,000 marketplace enrollees, 14,000 Planned Parenthood patients and 7,000 legal immigrants are prompting efforts to secure federal funds—up to $378 million in potential aid—to help offset the impact. Colorado Public Radio
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jalen Snow was honored on Aug 12 as the 2025 National Jr. NBA Scholastic Coach of the Year at Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 School in Aurora – a ceremony hosted by the Denver Nuggets that featured students, staff, and family. He is the first Colorado coach to win this award and is known for building inclusive Unified Teams at his school. Sentinel Colorado
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