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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families gathered at Festival Plaza in Lafayette on Sunday night to celebrate Hanukkah as nearly 100 community members lit menorahs and shared songs of hope — a bright response following reports of a deadly antisemitic attack abroad. Denver7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Littleton High International Baccalaureate students are using laser cutters + 3D printers to design accessible products like a board game for blind players with prototypes due by winter break. Teacher Brian Jernigan says the empathy project boosts creative skills and offers real-world solutions. Colorado Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Free residential recycling will start in Colorado in June 2026 when a producer-funded program shifts recycling costs from residents to packaging companies. Local governments can apply for reimbursements while providers and the Circular Action Alliance work together to build necessary recycling infrastructure. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order on Monday to curb a mountain pine beetle outbreak in ponderosa forests along the Front Range. He created a task force to coordinate efforts among local landowners & agencies to reduce wildfire and landslide risks. Colorado Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Colorado reported three new measles cases Monday, bringing the year’s total to 36. The cases include a Weld County child (lacking the MMR vaccine) and two unvaccinated contacts in Montezuma County, and state health officials advise vaccination before holiday gatherings to protect the community. Colorado Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Broncos Country is buzzing after the team's win over the Packers, and excitement has spread from Empower Field to local schools and living rooms. Local fans and students celebrated the 11-game winning streak and the Broncos’ engaging style of play. Denver7
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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