Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Good morning, Denver.
Sunnyside is a historic, close-knit neighborhood located west of I-25 and east of Federal Boulevard in northwest Denver.
It evolved from agricultural roots and now charms residents with community gardens, family-friendly events at Chaffee Park, and local businesses.
Food Bank of the Rockies moved into its new 270,000 sqft facility in Aurora on Dec.1 last year and now uses over 2,000 solar panels with energy-saving features to cut $500,000 in yearly costs + serve more people facing hunger.
The design emphasizes sustainability and efficiency while reducing waste.
Lauren Anderson said her social media accounts were disabled after a hacking incident (triggering automated enforcement) earlier this month in downtown Denver; she and other users report that Meta has yet to deliver promised human review improvements.
SNL alum Leslie Jones will perform on her I'm Hot Tour today in Pueblo and tomorrow in Denver.
The veteran comic, whose career began at CSU, will deliver decades-old jokes along with a fresh look (inspired by disco queen Donna Summer) as she entertains local audiences.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has paused its rule allowing lethal wolf removal due to low adult and pup survival and signs of a possible skin parasite.
The agency will update the depredation guidelines (by April 1) while working with livestock producers to shift to nonlethal methods.
Colorado’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) will begin accepting applications on Nov.
1 through April 30, 2027 for eligible families, seniors and individuals earning no more than 60% of the state median income amid rising winter energy costs.
Aurora enacted water restrictions to limit turf, new ornamental features and spray irrigation (effective Oct.
15) as its reservoirs dropped to 41% amid ongoing drought. Smart meters will issue warnings before fines apply to enforce the new rules.
Aurora officials celebrated the groundbreaking for the $9.3 million Nine Mile pedestrian bridge over Parker Road — a project that will connect housing and retail areas with the RTD Nine Mile transit station.
Site work has begun and installation will start in summer 2027 with final completion expected in fall.
Former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart died Thursday.
The justice, who grew up in Denver and served on the bench from 2017 until her January resignation for health reasons (from past concussions), will be honored as flags fly at half staff for her memorial.
Gov. Jared Polis got vaccinated Thursday at the Capitol to protect against flu and COVID-19 as flu cases are rising.
The governor urged Coloradans to get their shots (available at local pharmacies, clinics, and doctors' offices) to help safeguard the community.
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day will occur tomorrow with free events at Boulder’s Heil Valley Ranch from 9 a.m. to noon and at Denver’s Ruby Hill Bike Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the events offer guided rides, bike decorating, and loaner bikes and helmets for young riders.
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