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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Denver record store Wax Trax will open its fourth location in West Highlands on Saturday, Oct. 11 — co-owner Pete Stidman says he is optimistic about the growing vinyl market despite online competition. The new store will join existing locations at 13th Avenue and Washington Street in Denver and at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. Denver7
- ➤ Rebel Bread is expanding its South Broadway space to add a cafe and teaching kitchen for baking classes — the project will increase the size by 4,800 square feet and is expected to open in the upcoming weeks. Denver7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State officials said a man without a medical license posed as a plastic surgeon in Lakewood when he scheduled a consultation at Bare Beauty Aesthetic Care—he previously held a surgical assistant license that was revoked in 2016 and the Colorado Medical Board now urges anyone who received his services to file a complaint. Denver7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Aurora Pride takes place today at Fletcher Plaza in downtown Aurora with a block party-style celebration featuring a designated sober space and local music acts. Organizers said the event will include punk rock performances by bands such as Plasma Canvas and Soy Celesté—ensuring a lively and diverse experience for the community. Sentinel Colorado
- ➤ Denver residents enjoyed several events on Friday, including a Colorado Buffaloes game and local festivals, and will have a full Labor Day weekend with Oktoberfest celebrations, live music watch parties and family art exhibits planned for today through Monday. Organizers have arranged farmers markets and outdoor fairs at venues across the city—offering options for all ages. Colorado Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Every Tuesday from May to October, master gardeners support blind students at the Colorado Center for the Blind in Littleton as they learn to garden and build independence through a hands-on 6-to-9-month program—helping them gain confidence in daily life. Colorado Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fires in Colorado have grown larger and faster in 2025 as drought and high temperatures fuel wildfires, with the Lee Fire in western Colorado nearly matching the size of the 2002 Hayman Fire. A study shows wildfires are more frequent than in past decades & monsoon rains are now triggering flash floods on burned land, forcing officials to brace for mudslides and road closures. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denver7 shared travel tips from experts for Labor Day weekend as the FAA projects its busiest travel period in 15 years at Denver International Airport—429,000 passengers are expected to pass through security. Travelers are advised to use the new east security checkpoint and check DIA parking availability to avoid delays. Denver7
- ➤ Aurora police used the new Homeless Abatement and Relocation Team to enforce the city's camping ban by clearing encampments and giving warnings before charging repeat rule-breakers. The team made over 600 contacts from October to July and now has six officers—working with city services to offer help while keeping public spaces safe. Denver7
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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