Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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Small Plane Crash-Lands in Castle Rock

No injuries were reported after a small plane crash-landed on a Castle Rock road north of Cedar Hill Cemetery early Monday evening.

According to the pilot, the single-engine plane lost power after taking off from Centennial Airport with three people on board.

The pilot, unable to return to the airport and spotting a mostly clear road, landed on Prairie Hawk Drive, hitting and damaging one vehicle in the process.

Crews towed the aircraft, and the road reopened to traffic after about two hours. Castle Rock Fire Chief Norris Croom called the outcome of the crash “very fortunate.”

College Approves TPUSA After Backlash

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College (ASFLC) in Durango reversed its initial decision to block a student from establishing a Turning Point USA chapter following public backlash.

The ASFLC Senate voted last month to reject senior Jonah Flynn’s proposal to register the chapter after several students voiced opposition to the conservative group.

Flynn planned to appeal the decision, believing it infringed on free speech. A petition supporting him garnered more than 1,300 signatures, and Colorado’s House Republicans sent a letter urging the school to reconsider.

In an emergency meeting held Friday night, ASFLC voted 6-0 to approve the chapter as a registered student organization, granting it access to campus facilities and events.

Polis Pardons Turkeys

Gov. Jared Polis pardoned Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, two Fort Collins-raised turkeys named by a public vote, in Colorado’s third annual turkey pardoning Monday.

The turkeys were front and center at the pardoning ceremony outside the Governor’s Mansion, where they were treated to a night’s stay beforehand, as is tradition. See a video here.

In sparing the turkeys, Polis spoke about the important role of Colorado’s agricultural producers, who “work year-round” to keep families fed. The event also kicked off a weeklong food drive.

Following the pardon, the turkeys were transported to an animal sanctuary in Erie, where they’ll live out their lives among other rescued animals.

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➤ Denver Metro has the highest recent inflation rate of any major metropolitan area in the U.S.—with a 1% consumer price index rise over two months—according to a new study. (See Report)

➤ Elizabeth: A local family has filed a federal lawsuit seeking damages for a years-long legal battle over the town’s curfew, which an Elbert County judge ruled unconstitutional in 2024. (See Details)

➤ Aurora: Charges have been dropped against the suspect in several armed robberies after he was found incompetent to stand trial, the latest case to outrage critics of state competency laws. (More)

➤ Montrose: A municipal court found a local church guilty of violating city codes by inviting homeless residents to sleep in the property’s courtyard during the winter. (See Details)

➤ Denver: Mayor Mike Johnston’s $1.66 billion budget passed despite a split 6-6 city council vote Monday night, which was symbolic under the city’s strong-mayor system. (See Details)

➤ Castle Rock: A man who struck an elderly couple while driving under the influence, killing the husband, was sentenced to four years of community corrections Monday, prompting outcry and a push for legislative reform from the victim’s family. (More)

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➤ Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton revealed he had surgery for testicular cancer Friday—just one day after recording nine tackles in Thursday’s win over the Raiders. He’s expected to miss this weekend’s game against the Chiefs but hopes to return in the coming weeks. (More)

➤ CSU basketball’s Kyle Jorgensen earned Mountain West Player of the Week honors after averaging 20 points and nine rebounds in a dominant opening week of the season. (More)

➤ The Colorado Buffs’ women’s soccer team made the 64-team NCAA tournament bracket and will face Utah Valley in the first round. (See Bracket)

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➤ Westminster-based Ball Corporation, the world’s largest supplier of aluminum cans, announced an abrupt leadership change Monday, appointing a new CEO, board chairman, and CFO. (More)

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➤ A runner from Golden finished all seven World Marathon Majors in a single year, becoming one of only a handful of people in the world to accomplish the feat. (See Details)

➤ An 8-year-old hockey player in Colorado is raising money for the United Heroes League, a nonprofit that helps children of veterans join youth sports. (Read Story)

➤ Cloud seeding, a weather modification method used in Colorado since the 1950s, boosts snowfall by 8% to 12% per storm, according to scientists. (See How it Works)

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