Good morning, Denver.

Colorado State Patrol warns of peak wildlife crash season with nearly 3,300 collisions recorded this year on I-70, I-25, and US-285 in Morrison, and troopers advise drivers to stay on scene and call 911 if they hit an animal — avoid swerving if safe braking is not possible.

Denver’s first PorchFest energized the Baker neighborhood on Saturday+ 193 bands performed from 85 porches as thousands of locals gathered to enjoy the event.

The area anticipates more festivities later this month, including a Halloween parade on Oct. 17 and a bar crawl on Oct. 24.

Merci Ames, a science teacher at Strasburg High School, was named Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year by the Colorado Department of Education. (She has taught for 35 years, coaches basketball, and sponsors HOSA-Future Health Professionals) Her term begins in January.