Supreme Court Hears Conversion Therapy Case

The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy, which is the practice of trying to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling.

The appeal was filed by conservative legal group Alliance Defending Freedom on behalf of Kaley Chiles, a Christian therapist in Colorado Springs.

ADF argues the law censors counselors’ free speech, violating the First Amendment. A divided federal appeals court upheld the ban, ruling it regulates conduct, not speech.

More than 20 states have similar laws, meaning the Court’s ruling will likely have nationwide implications. A decision is expected in mid-2026.

Buc-ee’s Lawsuit Dismissed, Trustee Resigns

A district court judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Town of Palmer Lake over its handling of a proposed Buc-ee’s development.

Filed by Integrity Matters and other groups in January, the lawsuit challenged the town’s ability to annex land for the travel center, alleging multiple violations of state law.

Amy Hutson, town trustee and mayor pro tem, resigned on Friday, citing stress from the Buc-ee’s controversy and the litigation. Former Mayor Glant Havenar resigned in June for similar reasons.

An attorney for Integrity Matters says the group is planning to resubmit the suit. The dismissal came one day after the town voted to let voters approve or deny the annexation in a special election.

New Tech to Curb Scooter Clutter

Denver South is testing a new technology designed to ensure that rentable e-scooters and e-bikes are parked in the right place.

Sparkpark, a Norwegian company, uses Bluetooth antennas to pinpoint the scooters’ locations with centimeter-level precision and designate virtual docking stations.

Ten stations will be deployed in Greenwood Village and Centennial during the pilot program, which runs through July 2026. Riders who use the designated stations can earn incentives like ride credits, gift cards, or merchandise.

This is Sparkpark’s first pilot in North America. It comes amid growing complaints from metro residents about improperly parked scooters clogging sidewalks.

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➤ DIA: A man was charged $19,824 for 27 minutes of parking at Denver International Airport due to a system error—the second such error in the past two months. DIA reversed the charge and says the issue has been fixed. (See Details)

➤ Genesee: The Colorado Department of Transportation will pay around $3 million to Jeri Mickels, 81, a resident who challenged CDOT’s use of eminent domain near an animal underpass. (See Details)

➤ Englewood: Police shot a suspect who tried to stab a Denny’s employee and then stabbed a responding officer in the shoulder. The suspect remains hospitalized. (More)

➤ Idaho Springs: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation into the death of Olivia Copeland, 26, a climbing instructor who died while guiding a group on the Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Colorado Parks and Wildlife shared a list of roadways where drivers are most likely to crash into wildlife, aiming to curb a seasonal surge of wildlife-vehicle collisions. (See List)

➤ Boulder County: Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying three motorcyclists involved in a road rage shooting and multi-agency pursuit on Saturday. (More)

➤ Evergreen: A local restaurant hosted a benefit on Saturday with a silent auction, live music, and art therapy to support those affected by the Evergreen High School shooting. (More)

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➤ A Mountain Vista High School assistant coach was ejected Friday night after making contact with a Valor Christian player during a sideline scuffle. The incident is under investigation. (More)

➤ University of Colorado assistant football coach Warren Sapp went viral this weekend for an odd pregame ritual: kicking over every pylon in both end zones. (See Video)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche drew criticism from fans following their players’ support of the LA Rams on Thursday, which the team posted all over its social media accounts. Both the Avalanche and the Rams are owned by billionaire Stan Kroenke. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the Avalanche ranked No. 8 in USA TODAY’s NHL preseason power rankings as the talent-rich roster looks to capitalize on better health. (See Full Rankings)

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➤ Durango and the Purgatory ski area, hosts of the first-ever Mountain Bike World Championships in 1990, will host the world championships again in 2030, marking the fourth time the race has come to Colorado. (See Details)

➤ Two brothers from Golden will represent Team USA in the FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities in Kazakhstan, making up two-fifths of the national team. (See Details)

➤ The Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its 46th annual Chili Cook-Off tomorrow evening in Rifle. Attendees can sample red chili, green chili, salsa, pozole, and dessert. (See Details)

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