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Denver — Park Hill residents and local leaders reacted to Chauncey Billups' arrest on federal charges tied to an illegal poker operation as George Washington High School principal Dackri Davis said she worries for his family and the community while recalling his role in inspiring local youth.

Descendants of the 10th Mountain Division returned to Italy this fall to retrace the battle steps their ancestors took during World War II.

They visited sites like Riva Ridge and tiny Tuscan towns where locals honored the role of Colorado-trained soldiers—keeping this legacy alive.

In September, about 100 descendants of the 10th Mountain Division returned to Italy to follow the path of soldiers who trained in Colorado and scaled the steep Riva Ridge during WWII.

Two dozen of them made the difficult ascent along a narrow trail with guidance from local historian Massimo Turchi—honoring a legacy of courage and sacrifice.

Today, some federal workers missed their payday due to the government shutdown — a change that may force households near federal facilities to cut back on extra spending.

Credit unions have offered no-interest relief loans and over 1,500 furloughed employees have applied for unemployment — officials warn that if the shutdown continues, even key state programs like early childhood care could face cuts.

Two chess masters from Golden will represent the United States at the 2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities in Kazakhstan later this month — the tournament is a key step toward making chess an Olympic sport.

Brothers Sullivan McConnell, 18, and Griffin McConnell, 21, have trained in Golden and will compete on Boards Four and Two respectively.