➤ Greeley: U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans was named to the congressional Problem Solvers Caucus on Wednesday. One of three Coloradans in the caucus, the appointment means that he will be part of key bipartisan policy negotiations. (See Details)
➤ Arvada: The city has agreed to a $2 million settlement with the family of Destinee Thompson after police fatally shot the pregnant woman in 2021, mistaking her for a suspect. (More)
➤ Powderhorn: The first ski fatality of the 2024-25 Colorado ski season occurred Dec. 24 when Jessie Mello, 24-year-old Marine, collided with a tree at Powderhorn Mountain Resort. (More)
➤ El Paso County: Health officials are urging radon testing, citing that nearly 50% of Colorado homes exceed safe levels. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. (More)
➤ Denver: The city is reallocating $10M from a hotel shelter lease to housing vouchers, aiming to speed up transitions to permanent housing under Mayor Johnston’s plan. (More)
➤ Colorado Springs: The post office was evacuated Wednesday due to a package that was hissing and leaking powder, later identified as a deployed fire extinguisher. No injuries were reported and the building reopened by 8 a.m. (See Details)
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