Good morning, Denver.

Denver7 is spotlighting the Food Bank of the Rockies’ Everyday Eats program to deliver food boxes to older Coloradans facing challenges from high living costs and reduced federal support.

A donation call center will operate from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today—this drive aims to help those in need.

Xcel Energy and two telecommunications companies agreed to settle a lawsuit tied to the Marshall Fire that affected thousands since 2021, and they expect to pay about $640 million when finalized—settling all outstanding claims while not admitting fault.

Colorado Ballet is preparing its 'Dracula' ballet for Oct 3 through Oct 12 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, where costume designer Shirin Lankarani—an expert in repairs—updates classic designs by British designer Lez Brotherston with new fabrics.

The show will feature dramatic blood-splattered costumes that keep a Gothic look and continue a tradition of sold-out performances.

The Federal Theatre on Denver’s Northside reopened on September 19th with live shows from Los Mocochetes and iZCALLi—drawing a crowd that remembered its longtime role as a local hangout.

Organizers and neighbors believe the venue’s revival will boost Federal Boulevard and help support independent artists.

In Broomfield, residents near Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport are upset after an FAA memo reported the airport leads the nation in significant safety events.

Superior’s mayor Mark Lacis said the FAA adjusted traffic procedures on June 16th to boost safety — residents continue to worry about heavy flight training near homes.

Denver police said today that no officers left the force to join ICE after targeted ads, and new recruits earn nearly $22,000 more than ICE’s starting pay — a sign the department’s strong pay scale is working for recruitment.

The department added that its recent class of over 50 new officers shows continued focus on retaining top talent.

Three Denver high schools now have temporary police officers after full-time school resource officers requested transfers last week when overtime pay was stopped.

The police said they are working to hire new officers to keep coverage steady at Montbello High, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College and the Regis Groff Campus.

Sen. Hickenlooper visited WestLake Care Community in Lakewood on Monday; residents voiced fear that planned Medicaid cuts—set to start in early 2027—could reduce vital services and force staff reductions.

The changes are expected to worsen budget strains and leave many seniors and disabled residents without needed support.

After the federal spending bill blocked Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, Colorado passed a state law to cover essential reproductive and sexual health care for Medicaid patients—lawmakers and experts say the fix may not be sustainable as some remain uncertain about future access. This move aims to protect care for thousands who depend on Medicaid, even as debates over state funding continue.

A fall hike at Old Dillon Reservoir in Summit County gives locals a simple one-mile trail with an extra 0.75-mile loop—starting off Dillon Dam Road after I-70 exit 203 and offering colorful aspen views and clear reservoir sights.

Hikers enjoy a route that winds gently up the hillside to present different angles of the landscape.