Thursday, April 10, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2004, the Denver Pioneers won the NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey national championship for the first time in 35 years, defeating the Maine Black Bears 1-0 in the title game of the Frozen Four at Boston’s Fleet Center.

What do mead tastings, costume contests for dogs, and an elementary school spelling bee have in common? That’s right—it’s the Palisade International Honeybee Festival. Learn about the weekend event creating a buzz in today’s Et Cetera.

We’re sponsored today by World Concern, a nonprofit offering an opportunity to help earthquake victims in Myanmar.

Wife of Suspect Arrested in Dog Breeder’s Death

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of Paul Peavey, an Idaho Springs dog breeder found shot to death on his property in 2024.

Ana Ferrer was arrested on April 4 in connection with the homicide. She’s married to the first suspect arrested in Peavey’s death, Sergio Ferrer, who was charged last year with first-degree murder and robbery.

After Peavey’s death, 10 of his Doberman puppies were reported missing. A search of Sergio Ferrer’s phone revealed attempts to sell Doberman puppies on social media.

Ana Ferrer is charged with accessory to a crime, theft totaling $20,000 to $100,000, and tampering with physical evidence. Despite the arrests, only two of the missing puppies have been located.

600 Pounds of Marijuana Stolen from CSP

Thieves stole roughly 600 pounds of marijuana from a Colorado State Patrol (CSP) evidence container in Arapahoe County, the agency announced yesterday.

The break-in was discovered on April 4, when a technician at the site noticed damage to a gate. Further investigation revealed a secure trailer had been broken into and a large cache of marijuana stolen.

Investigators determined the theft occurred days earlier when thieves came to the property after dark and used a power tool to break locks on the gate and trailer.

CSP says it has “identified gaps” in the facility’s security processes and will increase the frequency of camera checks and property walkthroughs to better safeguard evidence.

Colorado Astronaut’s Photos Nominated

Photos and videos captured in space by Wheat Ridge-born astronaut Matthew Dominick are up for a Webby Award, an accolade recognizing outstanding internet content.

Dominick’s X profile is one of five nominees—along with Netflix Queue, PepsiCo, HBO/MAX, and National Geographic—in the Best Photography & Design category.

His profile spotlights many of the nearly 500,000 photos he’s taken in space, featuring cosmic views of Earth, spacecraft in flight, and a time-lapse of the moon setting through red and green auroras. See the photos here.

Voting for the Webby Awards is open to the public until April 17.

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It’s fallen out of the news cycle, but we know you won’t forget these families.

A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Southeast Asia, leaving behind devastation, death, and despair. Homes have crumbled, families are displaced, and critical infrastructure has collapsed. At this moment, there are more than 3,000 reported dead, and aid groups have described the damage and needs as “staggering.”

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➤ Statewide: More than $200 million in Health and Human Services grants have been terminated as of April 4, impacting organizations across the state. (Read List)

➤ Summit County: A veteran’s service dog was safely rescued and reunited with him after a car crash caused it to go missing in the mountains. (Read Story)

➤ Statewide: The University of Colorado says a total of 12 international students’ visas have been revoked across its campuses. Federal agencies involved in the revocations have not disclosed why. (More)

➤ Northglenn: A city ordinance that takes effect Aug. 1 will limit the number of household pets, defined as dogs or cats, to a maximum of four per residence. (More)

➤ Statewide: Two bills adding protections for abortion-related services are headed to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk after passing the House on Sunday. (See Details)

➤ Hot Sulphur Springs: A former town clerk is accused of embezzling more than $47,000 of public funds between 2019 and 2023. (More)

➤ Colorado Avalanche center Charlie Coyle scored the lone goal in the shootout to lift the Avs to a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. (Watch Video)

➤ Denver Nuggets president Josh Kroenke said that “there were certain trends that were very worrisome to me at different points in time” as he explained the decision to fire head coach Michael Malone. (More)

➤ Colorado Rockies prospect Zac Veen recorded his first MLB hit with a bunt single Tuesday night in his debut against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, the game was otherwise one to forget for the Rockies, who lost 7-1. (Watch Video)

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➤ The Luzzatto Company, a national real estate firm, plans to spend between $150 million and $200 million to convert two office towers on 17th Street in downtown Denver into an affordable apartment complex. (See Details)

➤ Target will open a new store near Denver International Airport as part of Link 56, a 150-acre development that will include housing, restaurants, retailers, and park space. (See Details)

➤ Los Dos Potrillos, a popular Mexican restaurant with five locations in the Denver metro area, will open its sixth restaurant near Interstate 25 and Colorado Boulevard in Denver on April 15. (More)

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Families in Myanmar are in need of emergency medical treatment, food, water, and vital services. World Concern has been working in Myanmar for decades, and is on the ground assessing needs, actively responding, and investing in the long-term rehabilitation of this place and people. Please give today!

Your gift today can help provide:
· Emergency medical care, medicines, and vaccinations
· Safe water, hygiene kits, and sanitation services
· Emergency shelter and essential supplies for displaced families

Every moment counts—and every gift helps. Thank you for standing with the people of Myanmar in this time of urgent need.

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➤ The Palisade International Honeybee Festival is this Saturday in Downtown Palisade. Festivities include artisan honey vendors, pet costume contests, and a spelling bee. (See Details)

➤ Seven celebrities have joined the lineup of this summer’s Fan Expo Denver, joining headliners like Bruce Campbell, Jason Isaacs, and William Shatner. (See the List)

➤ The first man to paraglide across Colorado is the subject of Wingman, a new documentary chronicling his years long mission and nine-hour journey, available to stream on April 15. (See Details)

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