Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2009, a Fort Collins family claimed their 6-year-old son had floated away in a homemade, flying saucer-like weather balloon, triggering a massive emergency response and a national media frenzy. Here’s a video of MSNBC covering the so-called “Balloon Boy Hoax.”

Three major Colorado ski areas fired up their snow guns this week, kicking off the race to prep slopes for the 2025-26 season. Read more in Top Stories.

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Colorado Group Celebrates Hostages’ Release

Members of Run For Their Lives Colorado celebrated on Monday as Hamas released the last of 20 living Israeli hostages under a landmark ceasefire agreement.

Since 251 hostages were taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack, Run For Their Lives has held weekly walks in Boulder, Denver, and later in Fort Collins, calling for their release.

On June 1, Mohamed Soliman attacked the group’s Boulder chapter with Molotov cocktails, injuring more than a dozen. One victim later died in the hospital.

Four months later, members of the movement in Colorado reacted with mixed emotions to news of the release. “There is a lot of joy today, but also a lot of sadness,” one said.

Hamas still has the remains of 24 hostages killed in captivity. While the group hasn’t decided whether to continue the walks, many plan to keep advocating for their return and proper burial.

More Rain, Evacuations in Southwest Colorado

Record-breaking rain continued to fall in Southwest Colorado on Tuesday, further straining river systems and increasing flood risk in the region.

Archuleta County and Pagosa Springs issued mandatory evacuations late Monday as the San Juan River resurged to peak levels, creating potentially “life-threatening” conditions, according to local officials.

Much of La Plata County, where flooding triggered nearly 400 home evacuations, remained under evacuation or pre-evacuation status Tuesday. See a current map here.

Flood warnings and watches in several counties expired Tuesday night. Heavy rain began to taper off Tuesday, but is not expected to clear until tomorrow.

Ski Areas Fire Up Snow Guns

Crews at Loveland Ski Area, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, and Keystone Resort kicked off snowmaking operations Sunday night into Monday, taking advantage of a cold front as they race to open their slopes for the 2025-26 season.

Ski resorts make snow by forcing water and pressurized air through a snow gun or snow cannon. See a video of the process here.

Copper Mountain, host of the 2025-26 Alpine Ski World Cup races, began snowmaking earlier this month. It plans to open for race training on Oct. 24 and to the public on Nov. 7.

Most Colorado ski areas open in late October to early November. A-Basin, often the first to open, said it’s “on track with past snowmaking seasons,” with several cold weather windows in the coming weeks.

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If You Can’t Lose Weight, Your Body Might Be Stuck in “Fat-Lock”

If it feels like your body fights you every time you try to lose weight, you’re not imagining it.

According to one of Beverly Hills’ leading cosmetic surgeons, it may be due to a biological phenomenon known as the “fat-lock effect.”

Studies show that under certain conditions, your body can store extra calories as fat without eating a single extra bite.

That means if you’re eating three meals a day, your body is reacting as if you’ve eaten a fourth meal and hoarding the excess calories.

But here’s the good news: Dr. John Lakey has recently discovered a simple two-minute daily ritual that helps counteract the “fat-lock effect.”

The results have been nothing short of extraordinary for his patients.†*

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➤ Ouray County: A driver sustained minor injuries after their vehicle veered off Highway 550, also known as the Million Dollar Highway, and fell 300 feet into the Uncompahgre River Gorge. (See Details)

➤ Larimer County: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to revive a lawsuit from two families who said the Poudre School District violated their parental rights after their children attended school club meetings that discussed gender identity and were allegedly told not to share details with their parents. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Police are warning of a rise in “jugging” incidents, a national crime trend where thieves rob people after leaving banks, ATMs, or check-cashing stores. (More)

➤ Aurora: Four of five suspects, including two Venezuelan nationals, have been arrested in connection with a June 9 incident with suspected ties to Venezuelan gang activity. (See Details)

➤ Littleton: Mayoral candidate Patrick Driscoll apologized after doorbell footage showed him removing his opponent’s campaign flyer from a resident’s door—an act prohibited under Colorado law. (See Video)

➤ Capitol: Former state Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, a Longmont Democrat, agreed to pay nearly $3,000 to settle allegations she violated campaign finance laws. (More)

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➤ Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to lead the Avalanche past the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 Monday, improving to 3-0-1. He now has four goals and four assists through four games. (More)

➤ Special Olympics Colorado revealed their 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, including Savy Overturf, named Female Athlete of the Year for her achievements in athletics and advocacy, and Matthew Mueller, who has been competing since 1969 and was honored as Male Athlete of the Year. (See Inductees)

➤ Colorado Golf Club in Parker will host the 2030 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, the United States Golf Association announced this week. It will be the club’s first USGA championship since the 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur and its first time hosting the Junior Amateur. (More)

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➤ Beavers Market, a longtime neighborhood grocery in Fort Collins later known as Fresh Foods Market, closed this month after nearly 50 years in business. (More)

➤ Smalls Sliders, a fast-growing drive-thru chain serving cheeseburger sliders, waffle fries, and milkshakes out of bright-orange shipping containers, opened its first Colorado location in Northglenn on Tuesday. (See Details)

➤ Grand Valley Power will increase electricity rates for residential members starting Nov. 1, citing inflationary pressures after more than two years without a rate change. (See Details)

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Plastic Surgeon Reveals Morning Trick for Weight Loss

Can trimming stubborn belly fat really come down to one simple tweak in your diet?

According to one of Beverly Hills’ leading plastic surgeons, the answer is YES!

Dr. John Lakey discovered a morning trick that supports a powerful fat-burning hormone, inspired by a friend’s transformation. A study showed 297 volunteers lost 24 pounds in eight weeks without changing diet or exercise.

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➤ An 8-year-old from Colorado Springs plans to match his older brother’s 2022 record as the youngest person to climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. (See Details)

➤ The National Western Stock Show is holding a contest to select a national anthem singer for its 120th annual rodeo and livestock show in January. (See Details)

➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife is giving away free kokanee salmon in October and November to avoid wasting meat from its annual spawning operations. (See Details)

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