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Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Events this week will honor the 1955 United Flight 629 bombing that killed 44 people when a bomb planted in a suitcase exploded minutes after takeoff. Denver City Council declared November 1 as United Flight 629 Victims Memorial Day—families and first responders will gather for a memorial dedication at 11 a.m. at FlyteCo Tower. Denver7
- ➤ Former federal worker Katie West lost her job in July and hiked the Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango over 39 days to prove she could overcome hardship — her nearly 500-mile trek challenged her with severe weather and isolation. Now unemployed, she fills her days with odd jobs in Boulder and volunteering at a food bank, saying her journey helped rebuild her sense of direction. Colorado Public Radio
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Hinsdale County Search and Rescue rescued a Texas couple and their two dogs from deep snow on Engineer Pass Monday+ they reminded drivers to check road and weather conditions and carry proper cold weather gear before venturing into high country areas. Denver7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Descendants of the 10th Mountain Division visited Italy this fall to retrace WWII battle sites and honor the legacy of the soldiers who fought against fascism—many, including Coloradans, expressed worry that America may be drifting toward similar ideologies. At Mount Belvedere, mayor Barbara Franchi addressed nearly 100 visitors, urging that remembering the past remains vital for a united future. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials opened Denver’s newest Park Hill Park Tuesday at East 35th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, and neighbors shared mixed views on its current state. Mayor Mike Johnston called it a fixer-upper while councilmember Watson said residents must vote on Ballot Issue 2B next week to add more features & improve the park. Denver7
- ➤ Colorado Head Start programs that serve nearly 1,300 low income children risk losing key services as a scheduled federal deposit on Nov. 1 is blocked by the government shutdown, and four centers plan to use temporary funds to stay open—though a prolonged delay may force cuts in meals and early learning support. Colorado Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health insurance premiums for Coloradans using Connect for Health Colorado will increase by 101% in 2026, nearly doubling costs and pushing thousands to switch plans (a family of four in Denver may face a $14,000 rise). Lawmakers are debating whether to extend federal tax credits that currently help lower these costs, leaving the future of coverage uncertain. Denver7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Denny Schaedig—an avid backcountry skier and researcher—collected thousands of snow samples at Loveland Pass to build an AI model that predicts avalanche risk, a project started as part of his master’s capstone at Colorado State University Global. His work aims to help keep skiers safer as more data will be added from new areas across Colorado. Denver7
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