Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2011, 16-year-old swimmer Missy Franklin of Centennial broke a world record for the 200-meter backstroke at the Berlin World Cup event.

Today, we report that less than 70% of public college graduates in Colorado see a long-term payoff after earning their degree, according to a new report. Find out more in our Top Stories.

If you’re tired of sleepless nights, weak flow, and feeling chained to the bathroom, you’ll be genuinely surprised by what scientists at Harvard just revealed about prostate growth. Today’s sponsor, Viriflow, has the details.

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Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits

More than 600,000 Coloradans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits may go without them in November if the federal government shutdown continues, according to Gov. Jared Polis.

Many local governments warn of the potential impact on SNAP, which supports low-income households. Adams County Government confirmed new and ongoing cases won’t receive benefits next month.

Food banks statewide are bracing for a surge in demand, with many already struggling to keep up. Federal funding to food banks will also cease on Nov. 1 unless the shutdown ends.

Officials are directing SNAP recipients to the 211 program and Feeding Colorado, which help connect residents to state benefits, food banks, and other resources.

State Degree Payoff Below Average

Just 65% of those who earn a public college degree in Colorado can expect a positive return on the investment within 10 years, a new analysis found.

To measure each state’s ROI, researchers determined the percentage of public college graduates whose earnings over a decade repay the cost of the degree with enough left over to exceed a high school graduate’s earnings.

Nationally, the report found most college degrees are still worth it, though Colorado’s payoff rate lags behind the national average of 70%. See a map here.

Colorado’s bachelor’s degrees fare slightly better, though only 49% of its associate degrees have a positive 10-year ROI, despite excelling in affordability. Read the report here.

Aurora OKs Facial Recognition Tech

Aurora City Council voted 5-2 on Monday to allow the Aurora Police Department to use facial recognition technology developed by Clearwater AI.

Fewer than 10 police and sheriff’s departments in the U.S. currently use facial recognition software. Both Arvada and Arapahoe County police have approved its limited use.

Police say the tool will only be used for investigative leads, not to make positive identifications or as probable cause for arrests.

Critics worry about the technology’s flaws and potential for abuse. Earlier this year, Clearwater AI settled a class-action lawsuit over allegations it violated privacy laws.

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Can you believe prostate growth has nothing to do with your age or testosterone levels? Harvard researchers just revealed the real cause: a thick, chalky sludge that clogs your prostate like limestone in an old pipe.

This stuff wraps around your bladder and urethra, hardens over time, and forces your body to beg for relief with constant urges, weak dribbles, and keeps you awake at night. Fortunately, there’s a natural way to dissolve it. In fact, a doctor from Kentucky proved it by creating a 15-second method that flushes the toxic gunk straight out of your system, shrinks your prostate, boosts your stream, and gives you back your freedom.

It’s all explained in this short video: Prostate Growth Caused By A Clog You Can Easily Clear By Doing This

➤ Denver: Mayor Mike Johnston approved 11 of 16 budget amendments proposed by City Council, using interest from COVID-19 relief funds to restore $11.3 million previously cut from the city budget. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Jared Polis met with crime victims on Monday to discuss potential revisions to state competency laws, reportedly suggesting the issue would be a top priority in the next legislative session. (More)

➤ Capitol: Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg donated $500,000 to U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet’s Colorado gubernatorial campaign. (See Details)

➤ Pueblo: A man who injured a 10-year-old girl when he shot at a family’s vehicle in 2024 has been found guilty of first-degree assault and attempted assault. (More)

➤ Statewide: Children’s Hospital Colorado reports a 73% surge in patients treated for eating disorders in the last year. (See Details)

➤ Commerce City: School resource officers have reported what they call an alarming rise in the number of vapes high school students bring to campus. (See Details)

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➤ Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been suspended for one game after verbally threatening a referee following the team’s win over the Giants on Sunday. (More)

➤ Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood was named the NHL’s Third Star of the Week after posting a .954 save percentage over last week’s three-game stretch, when the team went 3-0. (More)

➤ The Denver Nuggets failed to reach a contract extension with forward Peyton Watson, meaning he’ll hit restricted free agency next summer. (More)

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➤ Molson Coors announced it will eliminate about 9% of its U.S. workforce by 2026, potentially impacting its Golden brewery, which has 848 employees. (See Details)

➤ Parker’s Downtown Business Alliance cancelled its annual Christmas parade due to a lack of funding and volunteers. Instead, it plans to host a day-long holiday market supporting local businesses. (See Details)

➤ Med Lift, a non-emergency medical transportation provider serving Mesa County, announced plans to expand to general taxi services, citing Grand Junction’s rapid population growth. (See Details)

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Harvard scientists just revealed prostate growth isn’t caused by age or testosterone—but by a thick, chalky sludge clogging your prostate like limestone in an old pipe. This buildup wraps around your bladder and urethra, causing weak dribbles, constant urges, and sleepless nights.

Fortunately, a Kentucky doctor discovered a 15-second method to flush it out naturally. Watch how here.

➤ A dog that ran away in the woods near Crested Butte was safely reunited with its owners after 27 days, thanks to help from the community. (Read Story)

➤ KOSI 101.1, a Denver radio station, announced it will “flip the switch” to full-time Christmas music on Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. during a festive live broadcast event at Cherry Creek North. (See Details)

➤ A gas station in Evans briefly had the cheapest gas in the country when it dropped its price to $1.99 per gallon for a one-day, cash-only promotion. (See Details)

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