Good morning, Denver.

Seven months after May tornadoes damaged the Parker home, Michael and Ines Moore received help from Denver7 Gives + local volunteers who replaced their damaged garage door panels and missing patio furniture.

The Moores are finishing repairs and plan to move back by Christmas.

Senior Resources of Broomfield (a local nonprofit) runs the Adopt-A-Senior program that pairs volunteers with 310 seniors to deliver gift bags and ease isolation.

The holiday drop-offs will occur at the Presbyterian Church on Dec. 21 and Dec. 22.

Friday’s strong winds caused severe turbulence at Denver International Airport, leading to over 1,200 delays plus 80 cancellations that affected holiday travelers.

An aviation expert said the region’s unique terrain increases unpredictable wind flows which often result in fluctuating flight conditions.

Several Washington Avenue businesses in Golden lost power on Friday as strong winds prompted preventive shutoffs, forcing them to rely on generators and cash-only transactions during their busy holiday shopping weekend.

Owners report losses of about $1-2 thousand a day and count on community support to stay open.

Jefferson County Public Schools announced plans to cut 139 full-time positions next school year as enrollment declines create a $60 million budget gap.

The district will reduce services such as meal options and repair turnaround times while offering six months of support for affected employees.

Rocky Mountain National Park officials have begun a wetland restoration and moose management planning process after moose density rose nearly 50% in five years, which is straining fragile habitats used by wildlife and visitors.

A formal plan is expected to start in 2026.

Denver developers turned two 6-foot wide sewer pipes into a sustainable energy source by capturing wastewater heat that now warms and cools classrooms, an equestrian center and a veterinary hospital at the National Western Center complex.

Scientists at NCAR in Boulder celebrated advances including microburst detection (the technology has prevented plane crashes since 1994) as local lawmakers prepare to challenge federal plans to break up the lab.

After high winds left 85,000 customers without power Friday, Xcel Energy expects many to have power restored by noon Sunday though some may remain without power until Monday.

The utility will contact customers Saturday morning and has partnered with local agencies to open resource centers (with 24-hour access).

Edgewater officials this week approved an ordinance increasing the tip credit for restaurant workers to help local eateries manage rising operating costs.

The measure—set to be reviewed in July—follows discussions with restaurant owners and could serve as a model for other communities.