Friday, January 31, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1999, the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl XXXIII, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-19 in John Elway’s MVP farewell game. The 1998 Broncos, one of the franchise’s best teams, went 14-2, with Terrell Davis rushing for over 2,000 yards.

We’ve got some big wins in today’s issue—from Denver securing a new National Women’s Soccer team to a $1.08 million jackpot in Black Hawk and a Littleton restaurant going viral with its ‘pizza box sushi.’

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Denver Secures National Women’s Soccer Team

Denver has officially secured a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise, marking the city’s first major professional women’s sports team.

The team, the league’s 16th franchise, will begin play in 2026. Plans are also in motion for a dedicated stadium and training facility.

The ownership group, led by IMA Financial Group CEO Rob Cohen, is committed to building a top-tier club and is in advanced discussions with Molly and David Coors, of the Molson Coors founding family, to join the effort.

Fans can already place season ticket deposits, with the team’s name and branding to be announced at a later date.

El Paso County Leads in Speeding Citations

The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) has released its 2024 speed violation rankings, with El Paso County leading in citations—more than doubling the total of the second-highest county.

El Paso, Douglas, and Jefferson counties have consistently ranked highest in citations, with Fremont and Mesa counties joining the top five this year.

A motorcyclist in El Paso County who filmed himself speeding over 150 mph from Colorado Springs to Denver went viral in 2024.

The most ticketed roads include I-70, I-25, Highway 50, Highway 24, and Highway 285.

U.S. Figure Skating Mourns Flight 5342 Loss

U.S. Figure Skating, based in Colorado Springs, confirmed early Thursday that several athletes, coaches, and family members were aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Wednesday night.

The figure skaters and their family members were returning from the National Development Camp in Wichita when the plane collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter, leaving no survivors.

In a statement, U.S. Figure Skating expressed its sorrow, mourning the loss of those who were a vital part of their sport. Among the victims were renowned coaches and former world champions.

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➤ Statewide: A newly-introduced bipartisan bill would require all school districts to implement cellphone policies, aiming to boost academic performance and mental health. (Watch Report)

➤ Statewide: Traffic deaths in Colorado dropped 5% in 2024, but fatalities in construction zones nearly doubled, prompting new safety measures, CDOT reports. (See Data)

➤ Jefferson County: Trial has begun for a man accused of fatally shooting another at an Edgewater Tesla charging station in 2023. (Watch Report)

➤ Boulder: State Lawmakers approved the creation of a new $34 million tax incentive to attract the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, gaining bipartisan support despite some opposition. (More)

➤ Erie has been ranked as the fourth fastest-growing wealthy suburb in the U.S., with a 39% population increase since 2018 and a median income of $163,644, according to a new study. (See List)

➤ Boulder: A man was critically injured after setting himself and his Jeep on fire before attempting to stab a passerby with scissors on Wednesday. Police are investigating. (More)

➤ Nikola Jokić recorded one of his worst statistical games of the season on Wednesday as the Denver Nuggets dropped their third straight game, losing to the New York Knicks 122-112. (More)

➤ Denver Broncos special teams assistant coach Chris Banjo is leaving the organization to become the New York Jets special teams coordinator. Banjo had been with the team for two years. (More)

➤ Travis Hunter became the first player in Colorado Buffaloes history to be named a unanimous First-Team All-American and a First-Team Academic All-American on Wednesday. (More)

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➤ Littleton restaurant RICE Bistro & Sushi has gone viral for its “pizza box sushi,” a 40-piece sushi assortment served in a pizza box. (Watch Video)

➤ Colorado-based Sierra Space passed a key NASA test for its Dream Chaser spaceplane, advancing plans to resupply the International Space Station. (More)

➤ King Soopers opened a new 124,000-square-foot store in Fort Collins on Wednesday, the first of four Colorado locations debuting in 2025. The $45 million site includes a cheese shop, sushi station, and pharmacy. (More)

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➤ Denver K-9 named Boomer will receive donated body armor from Vested Interest in K-9s, Inc., a non-profit with a mission to provide body armor to K-9s for bullet and stab protection. (See Photo)

➤ Idaho Springs is set for a major makeover, with downtown upgrades and the Mighty Argo Cable Car project aiming to transform it into a top tourist destination by 2028. (See Details)

➤ A player won a $1.08 million jackpot at Monarch Casino in Black Hawk, scoring the venue’s first-ever seven-figure slot machine win on a $50 bet. (More)

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