Judge Halts Gross Reservoir Expansion

A federal judge has halted the Gross Reservoir expansion project near Denver, which was 60% complete and aimed to nearly triple the reservoir’s capacity.

The ruling prohibits Denver Water from enlarging the dam, which involves removing 500,000 trees and diverting water from the Colorado River until environmental permitting processes are redone.

Residents and environmental groups had sued to stop the project in 2018 over concerns of ecological damage. Denver Water, which had permits for the expansion, continued work while the litigation was pending.

Denver Water plans to appeal the ruling, which it called a “radical” move jeopardizing long-term water security and highlighting a “broken permitting process.”

Coloradans Gather for ‘Hands Off!’ Rallies

Protesters across Colorado joined Saturday’s “Hands Off!” rallies—a coordinated network of more than 1,200 nationwide demonstrations opposing recent actions by the Trump administration.

Events were reported in Denver, Boulder, Genesee, Fort Collins, Greeley, and other cities, with many gatherings focused on proposed federal budget cuts.

At the State Capitol, thousands assembled to hear speeches from Democratic officials before marching through downtown Denver, halting traffic and prompting police to close Lincoln Avenue.

In response, the White House issued a statement saying President Trump “will always protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid for eligible beneficiaries.”

Colorado Task Force One Deploys to Tennessee

Colorado Task Force 1 (CO-TF1) deployed to Tennessee on Friday to assist with the response to deadly storms, tornadoes, and flash floods in the region.

The 45-member team traveled to the area around Memphis to conduct a variety of rescue tasks, including swift-water rescue, wide-area search, and structure collapse work.

The task force was activated in response to an outbreak of severe weather in the South and Midwest, which has so far killed 19 people and is forecast to continue.

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➤ Boulder: Yeva Smilianska, the woman charged in the 2023 death of 17-year-old Team USA cyclist Magnus White, was found guilty of vehicular homicide on Friday. (More)

➤ Fort Collins: Two people were fatally shot outside the Foothills Mall in Fort Collins on Saturday night. Police later arrested a juvenile suspect in connection with the shooting. (More)

➤ Arapahoe County: A Phoenix man was convicted of a hate crime for planting hoax bombs in Christian churches, including one in Greenwood Village, while also assembling bomb-making materials in a Colorado storage unit. (See Details)

➤ Englewood: More than 50 people at the Parkview Towers apartments were forced out of their homes after vandalism to a fire suppression system caused the building to flood. (More)

➤ Statewide: Colorado State Patrol is warning people to be vigilant of vehicle fraud scams, which often take the form of car deals that seem “too good to be true.” (See Details)

➤ I-25: Work began Sunday on a five-mile resurfacing project, prompting overnight lane closures from Alameda to 44th Avenues. The project is scheduled to be done by January 2026. (See Details)

➤ The Colorado Rockies went around the horn to turn the first triple play of the MLB season on Saturday. But the highlight-reel moment wasn’t enough to secure a win, as the Rockies fell 7–4 to the Athletics. (Watch Video)

➤ The Denver Nuggets saw all of their starters return to action on Friday, except for Jamal Murray, who was dealing with a hamstring injury. Nikola Jokić led Denver with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists, but the Nuggets could not overcome the Golden State Warriors, falling 118-104. (More)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche nearly erased a 4–0 second-period deficit on Saturday but ultimately fell 5–4 to the St. Louis Blues when their late-game surge came up just short. (More)

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➤ A baseball bat maker in Colorado Springs is fielding orders from across the country for his version of the “torpedo bat,” a new design that’s quickly gaining attention in Major League Baseball. (See Details)

➤ Walgreens has confirmed a new round of store closures in the Denver area and Colorado Springs, following the shutdown of six metro-area locations last February. (See List)

➤ Colorado business groups are voicing opposition to a bill that would eliminate about $249 million in tax breaks for businesses over the next four years. (See Details)

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➤ Audiosphere—the first 360-degree immersive sound experience in North America—debuted at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Friday during electronic dance music producer Mersiv’s Attack on Mars show. (More)

➤ Thundersnow, a rare weather phenomenon in which snowfall is accompanied by thunder, was captured on camera near Elizabeth on Thursday. (See Video)

➤ The Arvada Kite Festival—a popular annual event that draws over 10,000 attendees—is celebrating its 20th anniversary on April 13. (See Details)

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Friday’s Results:

Will you be watching the Rockies’ home opener today?

1. I’m not a baseball fan: 24%
2. I’ll check the scores later: 24%
3. I’m not a Rockies fan: 19%
4. I’ll be watching from home: 17%
5. Yes, I have stadium tickets: 16%

Which Colorado city ranks as the sixth sunniest in the country?

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