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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado nonprofits received $56.5 million on Colorado Gives Day — local groups like Metro Caring still face strain from reduced federal support as cuts force organizations to stretch resources to meet community needs. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Polis proposed a plan on Dec. 10 at the CSU Spur campus to merge the state’s higher education and workforce programs into a new department to boost efficiency and improve learner outcomes. Lawmakers will file a bill in the upcoming legislative session to complete the changes by the next governor in 2027. Sentinel Colorado
- ➤ Four measures for the proposed NWSL stadium moved out of committee on Wednesday to city council. The council will have a first reading on Monday, Dec. 15 with a second reading set for Dec. 22 — officials seek to address earlier delays. Denver7
- ➤ Gov. Jared Polis’ office proposed a new agency called the Colorado Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to merge key state functions and tackle a growing talent gap. The plan, based on a report and surveys from over 800 residents, may start on July 1 (if approved by lawmakers). Colorado Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Keystone Resort opened on Oct. 25 using state-of-the-art snowmaking equipment and a 34-person crew who battled warm, dry conditions (around 28°F) to produce manmade snow, making it the first ski area in North America to open this season. Colorado Public Radio
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