Saturday, November 7, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1893, Colorado voters approved women’s suffrage, 35,798 to 29,551. It made Colorado the first state to give women the vote by popular referendum.

Is there a right day to run your errands? Gas is cheapest on the day you’d least expect, the DMV has two days you’ll want to avoid, and airlines, car dealers, and grocery stores each have a sweet spot of their own. We’re counting down what the data says about all seven, saving the biggest surprise for last. Amy has the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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Lakewood Police Agent Killed in Bus Shootout

A man boarding an RTD bus in Lakewood opened fire on police Thursday evening, killing one agent and wounding three others.

Agents were answering a 6:30 p.m. call about a suspicious person near West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. Police said the man, possibly linked to an earlier hit-and-run, started shooting within seconds, and agents returned fire, killing him.

The gunfire also wounded a bystander. Two agents and the bystander were released from Denver Health by Friday morning; a third agent remained at St. Anthony Hospital. Police had not identified the agent or the gunman as of Friday.

A procession for the fallen agent stretched for miles late Thursday. Lakewood calls its officers “agents,” a holdover from the department’s 1970 founding on an FBI-style model.

Voters Approve Ban on Sex-Change Surgeries

Colorado voters approved Proposition 135, banning sex-change surgeries for anyone under 18.

Opponents conceded Thursday, and the AP called the race Friday morning with the measure passing 52% to 48%.

The measure exempts male circumcision and treatment for medically verifiable disorders of sex development, and it doesn’t restrict counseling or other nonsurgical care. It also bars public funds and insurance from covering the banned surgeries.

Erin Lee, a chief proponent, said “Colorado voters have delivered a clear message: protecting children from irreversible sex-change surgeries transcends party lines.”

Opponents argued the measure’s vague wording would leave doctors guessing about what’s banned. Transgender advocates plan a Capitol rally today urging lawmakers to repeal it.

Warm Nights Delay Breck, Copper Openings

Breckenridge and Copper Mountain postponed their Friday opening days because overnight temperatures have been too warm for full-power snowmaking.

Neither resort has set a new date. Breckenridge, which opened on schedule last season, said it will open as soon as conditions allow.

Skiers still have options. Arapahoe Basin opened Oct. 28, and Keystone, which shares the Epic Pass with Breck, opened two days later.

Long-range forecasters still expect a solid season, with a strong El Niño forecast to push extra moisture toward the central and southern Rockies.

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➤ Statewide: Voters approved Amendment 87, replacing the 4.4% flat income tax with graduated rates that reach 8.4% on income over $1 million. It’s expected to raise about $2 billion a year for health care, schools, and child care. Most filers will see a small cut. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: An independent review requested by Mayor Yemi Mobolade found the city already has key data center safeguards, including utility control and noise limits. It also recommended 14 policy changes, including stronger rules on water use and where centers can be built. (More)

➤ 5th Congressional District: Democrat Jessica Killin defeated Republican Rep. Jeff Crank, becoming the first Democrat to win the Colorado Springs-based seat since its creation in 1972. She plans quarterly in-person town halls and takes office Jan. 3. (More)

➤ 3rd Congressional District: Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd won a second term, defeating Democrat Dwayne Romero in Colorado’s largest district by area, which stretches from Moffat County to Las Animas County. Hurd, raised in Grand Junction, led 49.3% to 47.4% Friday morning. (More)

➤ Statewide: Senate Democrats, now holding a veto-proof majority, chose Sen. Dylan Roberts of Frisco as majority leader over Sen. Mike Weissman of Aurora and kept Sen. James Coleman of Denver as Senate president. Roberts, who represents a largely rural district, has cast key votes to ease rules on employers. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: Gov. Jared Polis’ final budget proposes $50 million in tax incentives over five years, starting with $10 million, to help land the new U.S. Space Academy in Colorado Springs. Lawmakers will have the final say. (See Details)

➤ Cascade: A cow moose and two calves were euthanized after a multivehicle crash on U.S. 24, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said. Officers tried to protect the other two after the first was struck, but passing vehicles hit both. All three had to be euthanized, and CPW donated the meat. (More)

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➤ Broncos players will feel Amendment 87 more than most: 52 of the 53 players on the active roster earn more than $1 million. A player making $10 million would see his state tax bill rise about $358,000 from the current $440,000. (More)

➤ Colorado voters approved Proposition 134, barring male athletes from girls’ teams at state-funded schools from kindergarten through college. The AP called the race Thursday with about 53% in favor. Washington voters passed a similar measure. (More)

➤ Air Force football can clinch its first Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy since 2022 with a win at Army, Colorado State hosts ranked Boise State, and Colorado visits Arizona State, as all three of the state’s FBS teams see action today. (More)

➤ High school football playoffs are underway in all seven classes, with Cherry Creek (5A), Roosevelt (4A), and Palmer Ridge (3A) holding No. 1 seeds. Small-school title games are Nov. 27-28 at CSU Pueblo’s ThunderBowl, and the 3A, 4A, and 5A finals are Dec. 5 at Canvas Stadium. (See Schedule)

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➤ Run for Rivers returns today along Grand Junction’s Riverfront Trail, starting at the Confluence Center of Colorado. The kids’ 1K begins at 10 a.m. and the 5K at 10:30, with proceeds supporting the center. (More)

➤ The Denver Ski Swap wraps up today at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden, with new and used ski and snowboard gear for sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $7 for ages 14 and up. (More)

➤ Denver Arts Week runs through Nov. 15, and tonight brings Free Night at the Museums. More than a dozen metro museums, including the Denver Art Museum, offer free general admission from 5 to 10 p.m. (See Details)

➤ Wisconsin’s American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest cross-country ski race, is heading west. The inaugural Birkie West comes to Snow Mountain Ranch near Granby Jan. 22-23, chosen partly because its 8,700-foot elevation has held snow well in lean years. (Read Story)

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➤ Most people run errands on the wrong days, and it’s costing us time and money. (Watch Breakdown)

➤ Social Security has set a new earnings limit that could temporarily cost some working seniors nearly $1,000 in benefits. (Listen Now)

➤ More young homebuyers are putting parents on their mortgages, with the practice surging in some of America’s priciest cities. (Podcast Available)