Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
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🎭 Culture
The horror short 'The Ant' was filmed in Fort Collins by Colorado filmmakers from So Good Productions LLC and premieres today in Los Angeles at Screamfest Film Festival—mixing real ants with minimal CGI and starring Jeffrey Steele from Colorado Springs.
The film draws on local experiences and creative storytelling to present a unique horror twist.
Boulder restaurateur Bobby Stuckey, co-founder of Frasca Hospitality Group, earned the Julia Child Award for his work in the culinary field — he is only the 11th recipient of the honor.
He will invest the $50,000 prize in a scholarship for first-generation students at his alma mater, Northern Arizona University — extending his commitment to culinary education and mentorship.
🎓 Education
Community College of Aurora was granted the Institutional Award for Entrepreneuring Excellence by Higher Education Innovation this fall—recognizing its Hunger-Free Campus initiative and teaching transformation hub that have boosted student enrollment.
The award honors college leaders such as President Mordecai Brownlee and faculty members for their forward-thinking efforts that shape higher education.
🏛️ Government
Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Congressman Joe Neguse visited Nederland Friday to support business owners and employees impacted by the Caribou Village shopping center fire (which started at 3:41 a.m. Thursday at 20 Lakeview Drive).
Officials said the investigation is ongoing as community support grows, including a local GoFundMe that has raised over $129,000.
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