Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the San Luis Valley became the site of Colorado’s newest post offices. Today, those same post offices are some of the state’s oldest.

What do Colorado’s ski slopes have to do with World War II? More than you might think. In Leadville, Camp Hale served as the training ground for the U.S. Army’s mountain warfare unit—an elite team of skiers who showcased their skills at the annual Ski Trooper Cup this past Sunday. Check out the competition in Et Cetera, and read today’s Trivia to learn more about the historic group.

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Broncos OLBs Coach Arrested

Denver Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of second-degree assault of a police officer.

According to court documents, an officer working on curb assignment at Denver International Airport confronted Wilhoite for leaving his vehicle unattended. This led to an altercation where Wilhoite verbally abused and physically bumped the officer.

The situation escalated when Wilhoite punched the officer, causing him to fall. He then drove away after the officer tased him.

Appearing in Denver County Court on Monday morning, Wilhoite was informed of his charges. A Denver magistrate set his bail at $500.

Wilhoite—who previously held coaching roles with the Saints and Chargers—was rehired by coach Sean Payton in 2023 and has played a key role in developing standout players.

Centennial Pet Shop Victim of Puppy Thefts

Two bulldog puppies were stolen from Perfect Pets, a Centennial pet store, on Friday—the latest of several shoplifting stunts targeting the store.

Security footage of the theft shows one suspect faking a seizure to distract employees while the other grabs the puppies and runs for the exit.

Puppy theft is a recurring problem at Perfect Pets. Earlier this month, two puppies were stolen—a miniature Bernedoodle and a Cava-Shih Tzu mix—with a woman placing one of the puppies in a baby stroller.

The store is offering a $4,000 reward for the puppies’ safe return and the arrest of those responsible.

‘Fake Spring’ Warms Colorado

After a long stretch of subzero cold fronts, Colorado is experiencing a late-February warm spell, with forecasts predicting sunny weather and highs in the mid-60s for most of the week. A brief temperature drop is expected tomorrow, along with strong winds this afternoon.

However, meteorologists warn that this is only a “fake spring”—a short-lived but common warm-up that occurs every five to seven weeks around this time of year. Temperatures are expected to fall back into the 40s by early March, with more snow likely.

Denver’s snowiest months are still ahead, as March and April typically bring the heaviest snowfall, with totals expected to exceed half a foot.

Spring officially begins on March 20, but sustained 60-degree temperatures aren’t likely until April—and even then, snowfall remains possible.

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➤ Statewide: Lawmakers are planning to shut down Colorado’s Youth Advisory Council, a program that allows students to help draft bills, as part of an effort to cover the state’s $1 billion budget shortfall. (More)

➤ Fort Collins: While responding to a one-vehicle crash, a patrol car was struck by another vehicle, resulting in a second crash. Impaired driving is believed to have caused both incidents. (More)

➤ Park Hill: The Pauline Robinson Branch Library reopened Monday after undergoing renovations to improve community spaces. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: Access to Garden of the Gods Park will be limited this week due to an ongoing waterline installation project. (See Details)

➤ Boulder County: The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has cut ties with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s crime labs amid the fallout of the Missy Woods evidence scandal. (More)

➤ Denver: An overwhelming majority of Denver firefighters voted “no confidence” in Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton and Deputy Chief Kathleen Vredenburgh following their involvement in a comp time scandal. (See Details)

➤ Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders said that he will not be throwing at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and will instead shift his focus to his interviews with teams. (More)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche saw their offense go quiet for the second time in as many nights on Sunday, as they managed to score only one goal against the St. Louis Blues. The Avs eventually lost lose 3-1. (More)

➤ Shaun White’s new halfpipe league will debut in Aspen next week before stops in China and Switzerland, featuring top snowboarders and a $1.6 million prize pool. (More)

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➤ QuikTrip, the Tulsa-based convenience store chain, has opened its 17th Colorado location in Aurora. (More)

➤ Denver-based Frontier Airlines is offering a $399 all-you-can-fly summer pass that gives the pass holder access to unlimited flights May 1 through Sept. 30. Restrictions and fees apply. (See Details)

➤ Country bar and music venue The Grizzly Rose will expand to Colorado Springs with the opening of its new location, The Whiskey Rose, on March 6. (See Details)

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➤ The 10th Mountain Division—a unit of the U.S. Army formerly trained in Colorado for mountain warfare—competed in the sixth annual Ski Trooper Cup in Vail on Sunday. (Watch Video)

➤ Aurora firefighters underwent special pet ice rescue training on Sunday to prepare for a seasonal uptick of ice-related calls from dog owners. (See Photos)

➤ Gen Zers and Texans are two of the demographics moving to Colorado en masse, according to a new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. (See Details)

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