Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Plains Cowbelles support local schools by donating beef to help school lunch programs — a move that teaches students about where their food comes from. The program has delivered 3,000 pounds of beef to five schools, including the Genoa-Hugo School District, and will expand to at least two more schools this coming spring. Denver7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado’s economy shows warning signs with slow job growth, rising layoffs and a weak housing market as delayed data adds uncertainty. The state’s budget office forecasts a 50% chance of a recession starting next year — experts warn that ongoing weak indicators may deepen the slowdown. Colorado Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Colorado captured photos of the northern lights on November 11 and 12 in places like Denver, Garden of the Gods, and Estes Park. Experts say the aurora may appear again tonight—though clouds might limit the view. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denver is removing asphalt in Five Points and replacing it with gardens, trees and native plants to slow stormwater runoff and filter pollutants before reaching the river. The Swift Implementation of Green Infrastructure program will complete projects at 10 sites by 2026 — an effort that uses native, drought-tolerant plants to capture water naturally. Denver7
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ At Grammy’s Goodies in Wheat Ridge, Joeylyn Corder and her brother George make pizzelles by hand each day using six specialized irons starting at 5 a.m.—they follow family recipes passed down from their ancestors to offer homemade Italian treats that many say are the best in Denver. The family-run counter service eatery keeps its tradition alive through careful, non-mass-produced methods. Denver7
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