Thursday, June 25, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2012, sparks from a motorist’s flat tire ignited the Last Chance Fire near the small town of Last Chance.

Yale just tracked over 11,000 seniors for more than a decade, and what they found breaks every rule you’ve been told about getting older. Nearly half of them didn’t decline. They got BETTER. Cognitively. Physically. And the researchers found the one hidden factor driving it… It’s not genetics. Ayla breaks down what it is, and the four things you can start doing today to be in that improving half. Coming up on The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

Your home address, phone number, and even family connections may be easier to find online than you think. Later today, watch for a message from our partner, Incogni, on how to take that information back.

Today is the day. Over the past week, we’ve shared details about the Freedom Summit. If you’ve been meaning to sign up, this is your last chance before the event begins later today. Registration is FREE, and you can claim your spot here.

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Dry Creek Fire Prompts Evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire in Garfield County has burned at least 315 acres, destroying one home and one outbuilding since igniting Tuesday afternoon south of Rifle.

Evacuation orders remained in effect Wednesday for Grass Mesa Road north of Gage Road, Sunset Lane, and Gage Road north of mile marker 1, while pre-evacuation notices were in place for Grass Mesa Road south of Rodeo Drive and Coyote Trail.

Management of the fire transferred to a Type 3 team with the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit, bringing additional specialized resources to the scene.

Smoke from fires in neighboring states, particularly Utah, has also blanketed the Grand Valley in unhealthy air. Garfield County moves into Stage 2 Burn Restrictions on Friday.

Douglas County Restricts E-Bikes

Douglas County commissioners unanimously passed an emergency ordinance Tuesday restricting electric dirt bikes and e-motorcycles on public roads, trails, and sidewalks, citing a surge in dangerous riding by young people.

The ordinance takes effect immediately—commissioners waived the standard 30-day timeline—and carries fines of up to $1,000 for reckless or careless driving. Riders under 18 must wear a helmet.

The ordinance targets throttle-powered e-dirt bikes capable of speeds up to 75 mph, not standard pedal-assist e-bikes under 20 mph, and requires operators to carry a driver’s license and insurance.

Parents who knowingly allow children to ride illegally can face fines as well. Sheriff Darren Weekly said the goal is voluntary compliance and education, with school outreach planned for the fall.

DIA Ranked Least, Most Stressful Airport

Earlier this month, Denver International Airport (DIA) landed at No. 7 on an injury law firm’s study of the least stressful airports in the U.S., rated on TSA wait times, on-time departure rates, lost luggage frequency, and Yelp scores.

This week, a separate analysis by Mozio, an airport transfer provider, ranked DIA the fifth-most stressful airport in America—with a stress score of 7.02 out of 10—citing heavy FAA traffic, flight delays, parking costs, and the near-downtown location.

On the most-stressful list, DIA trails only Chicago O’Hare (8.42), followed by LaGuardia (7.54), JFK (7.19), and Newark (7.19). Minneapolis-St. Paul earned the title of least stressful, appearing near the top of both studies.

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➤ Statewide: Multiple counties including Elbert, Summit, and Park have elevated fire restrictions to Stage 2, banning fireworks, campfires, and burning slash piles as officials warn that fuels are critically dry heading into the July 4th holiday. (More)

➤ Silverthorne: A local man died Tuesday after dislodging rocks on a trail in Buena Vista. A boulder estimated at over half a ton fell on him, and his coworker sustained minor arm injuries trying to help. (More)

➤ Jefferson County: Attorney General Phil Weiser announced charges against two brothers who allegedly defrauded Colorado’s Medicaid optical program of more than $12 million. (More)

➤ High Country: The Alpine Rescue Team conducted 11 rescues in just five days, a pace officials say is consistent with the busy early-summer outdoor season. (More)

➤ Wiggins: Locals reported and photographed massive hail falling in the town and across southern Colorado, with some stones described as golf ball-sized or bigger. (See Photos)

➤ Larimer County health officials are asking anyone who had direct contact with a bat near Creedmore Lake in Red Feather Lakes on or around June 6 to contact the health department, as the bat was not tested and its rabies status is unknown. (More)

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➤ Sports betting companies have spent about $1.5 million on Colorado state legislative primary races through a super PAC funded by DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics. (More)

➤ Colorado football flipped four-star defensive lineman Ben’Jarvius Shumaker from Ole Miss this week. He’s the No. 89 overall prospect in the 2027 class. (More)

➤ After the flip, the Buffaloes’ 2027 recruiting class now ranks 46th nationally and fifth in the Big 12. (More)

➤ Folsom Field was left off EA Sports College Football 27’s list of the 25 toughest places to play despite sold-out crowds throughout the Deion Sanders era. Colorado went 5-1 at home last season. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: World Cup | MLB | WNBA

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➤ Erie Town Council on Tuesday approved the sale of its mineral rights to SM Energy Company for the Draco Pad project, a development that’s expected to become one of the largest oil and gas operations statewide. (More)

➤ Weld County farmers say increasingly severe hail storms can devastate crops overnight, leaving nothing but “chopped up, shredded, mushy leaves.” (More)

➤ Three fixtures of Denver’s LoDo neighborhood—the 1Up Arcade Bar, Church and Union, and Rock Bottom Brewery—have all closed in the past week. (More)

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➤ The first elk have been recorded using the newly completed I-25 Greenland Wildlife Overpass in Douglas County, the largest wildlife overpass in North America. (More)

➤ This list of accessible Colorado waterfalls—requiring only a short walk or shuttle ride—features everything from Rainbow Falls near Manitou Springs to spectacular cascades in and around Ouray. (More)

➤ If you’re looking for the best locally owned ice cream shops in the Denver area, look no further than this roundup of 17 perfect spots for a cold summer treat. (See List)

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