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Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Denver Summit FC finalized a Community Benefits Agreement with local neighborhood groups this week and will invest $400,000 upfront plus $300,000 annually as it plans a new stadium in Santa Fe Yards (community leaders will help oversee the fund). Denver7
- ➤ Evergreen seniors at Green Ridge Meadows spent over 24 hours without power or heat and are bracing for a second Public Safety Power Shutoff by Xcel Energy at 5 a.m. Friday—residents relying on portable oxygen and other essentials say the outage is creating serious concerns. Denver7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Captain Beau Brant, a United Airlines pilot and pianist, gives a free grand piano concert in Concourse B today at Denver International Airport before his flight to San Diego — offering travelers a unique pre-flight experience. Denver7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rhonda Epper was confirmed by the CSU System Board as the 17th president of CSU Pueblo and will begin on March 23; she previously led Trinidad State College (since June 2019) and aims to strengthen regional economic ties. Colorado Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At AdventHealth Littleton, ICU nurses use the 'Three Wishes' program to give families keepsakes like a glass vial holding a final heartbeat. Launched in July 2024 and expanded in March 2025, the program will be featured at a national nurses conference next year and has served nearly 90 families. Denver7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Rapids will play Inter Miami at Empower Field at Mile High on April 18 (celebrating the club’s 30th home match). The team moved the game from Dick’s Sporting Goods Park to accommodate more fans, though it is unclear if Messi will play. Colorado Public Radio
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