Lyft Requests Rideshare Bill Veto

Lyft sent a letter to Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday asking him to veto House Bill 25-1291, the Rideshare Safety Bill, joining Uber in publicly opposing the measure.

The letter says the bill “harms those it seeks to protect” and would “leave the future of Lyft’s operations in Colorado uncertain.” Last month, Uber also threatened to leave the state if the bill is signed into law.

The bill, which reached Polis’ desk last week, was sponsored by Rep. Jenny Willford (D – District 34), who alleges she was assaulted by a Lyft driver.

On Tuesday, felony charges related to those allegations were filed against Mukhammadali Mukadyrov, who is accused of impersonating another driver during the alleged assault.

Illegal Immigrant Gets Probation in Deadly Crash

The Arapahoe County District Attorney’s (DA) Office is defending its decision to give probation and community service to a teenager who was in the country illegally and driving without a license when he killed a woman.

Investigators say the teen was speeding at more than 90 mph—double the speed limit—when he struck Kaitlyn Weaver’s car, killing the 24-year-old instantly.

The teen faced a possible maximum sentence of two years in youth corrections, but the DA offered a plea deal that resulted in two years of probation and 100 hours of community service.

John Weaver, Kaitlyn’s father, says the justice system is broken, noting there is also no financial liability despite nearly $1 million in medical bills.

$8.4B Crypto Crime Hub Linked to Colorado

A massive Chinese-language crypto black market that funneled at least $8.4 billion through Telegram was registered in Colorado, according to crypto-tracking group Elliptic.

The market, Xinbi Guarantee, laundered money for crypto scammers—many of them North Korean cybercriminals—and used crypto to facilitate a variety of criminal services.

It claimed to operate through Xinbi Co. Ltd, which legally incorporated in Aurora in 2022. Experts say this was likely a tactic to gain inroads in the U.S. and project legitimacy.

Though Telegram shut down thousands of Xinbi Guarantee’s channels on Monday, similar marketplaces have been quick to resurface in the past.

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➤ Statewide: The state’s Range Rider Program, an effort to curb wolf depredations by patrolling ranches, is now fully staffed and ready to deploy. (More)

➤ Denver: Homicides in 2025 are down nearly 60% from last year, one of the biggest declines nationwide, according to a new report. (See Details)

➤ Lakewood: Neighbors of a problematic home that’s spurred dozens of past complaints are demanding the city take action after the property caught fire twice over the weekend. (See Details)

➤ Silverthorne: A neighborhood was evacuated and one construction worker was hospitalized after damage to a high-pressure gas line resulted in a leak. (See Details)

➤ Loveland: A parent is suing the Thompson School District over accessibility issues at Loveland High School, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards. (More)

➤ Statewide: Flags will be flown at half-staff today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a tribute to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. (More)

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➤ The Denver Nuggets return home for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals tonight, trailing 3–2 in the best-of-seven series and facing elimination. (Preview)

➤ The Colorado Rockies were held to two runs or fewer for the 22nd time in 42 games on Tuesday, falling 4-1 to the Texas Rangers. Starter Kyle Freeland turned in a quality outing, striking out five over six innings while allowing three runs on six hits. (More)

➤ The Colorado Buffaloes’ season-opening football matchup against Georgia Tech will air on ESPN on Friday, Aug. 29, marking the third straight year their opener has been nationally televised. (More)

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➤ Sweet Coloradough, a donut shop in Glenwood Springs, was named one of the 50 best donut shops in the nation on a list by Yelp. (See Details)

➤ Denver City Council delayed a vote on whether to spend $812 million on a new equestrian center, hotel, and more at the National Western Complex following pushback from residents. (See Details)

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➤ Denver DMVs were rated among the worst in the country by a report that analyzed Google reviews—focusing on keywords like “long,” “slow,” and “horrible”—from 30 major U.S. cities. (See Details)

➤ Paddleboarders have begun to return to Standley Lake in Westminster amid the warm weather. First responders provided tips to stay safe on the water. (See Tips)

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