Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1912, track and field athlete Glenn Morris was born. Raised in rural Southeastern Colorado, Morris would go on to set world records when he won the gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

Identical twin veterans celebrated their 95th birthday this month with a bucket list trip to Seven Falls in Colorado Springs. Read the story in Et Cetera. Know a pair of twins—or are you one yourself? Vote in our poll or hit reply to share your story.

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Minnesota Shootings Raise Security Concerns

In the wake of shootings targeting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, Colorado officials are moving to more closely guard the personal information of elected leaders.

Over the weekend, Secretary of State Jena Griswold temporarily shut down TRACER, the state’s public campaign finance database, to give officials time to decide whether to remove their addresses and contact information from the site.

At least 31 officials filed requests to do so. Griswold said her office is processing the requests and anticipates TRACER will be back online soon.

Senate President James Coleman said the legislature is working closely with law enforcement to review security protocols and ensure the safety of lawmakers and staff.

Bennet Polls Ahead in Gov. Race

Sen. Michael Bennet is a decisive front-runner in the Democratic primary for governor, according to a poll released Monday.

The poll shows 53% of likely Democratic primary voters support Bennet. Attorney General Phil Weiser, the other Democratic candidate, polled at 22% support. Another 25% remain undecided.

Bennet is better known to voters than Weiser. The poll found 87% of respondents recognized Bennet by name, compared to 52% for Weiser.

Nearly a dozen Republicans have entered the 2026 race for governor. The primary election will take place next June, with the general election in November.

Frasca Named Outstanding Restaurant

Frasca Food and Wine, a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in Boulder, was named Outstanding Restaurant at the James Beard Awards ceremony at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago on Monday.

Frasca, now an 11-time nominee, previously won two James Beard Awards, one for Outstanding Wine Service in 2013 and another for Outstanding Service in 2019.

This marks Frasca’s first nomination and win in the Outstanding Restaurant category, which is considered one of the most prestigious honors in American dining.

Five other Colorado nominees were named finalists, including restaurants, bakeries, and cocktail bars in Denver, Grand Junction, and Parker. See the list here.

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➤ Northeastern Colorado: Severe storms hit the plains from Monday night into Tuesday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and costly damage from baseball-sized hail. (See Photos)

➤ Denver: Donald Earl Whipple, a 99-year-old Marine and Purple Heart recipient who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, was laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Monday. (More)

➤ Boulder is adding security enhancements to Pearl Street—including a new e-bike patrol unit, downtown police station, and direct officer liaisons with businesses—in response to the June 1 terror attack. (See Details)

➤ Greeley: A man who opened fire into a local bar because he felt “disrespected” by another patron was sentenced to 1,016 years in prison for 50 counts of attempted murder. (See Details)

➤ Grand County Search and Rescue responded to four separate emergencies, three requiring full team deployments, within 24 hours last week. (See Details)

➤ Westminster: One woman was seriously hurt and two others sustained minor injuries when a heavy “I Love Tacos” sign fell on them at the Top Taco Festival last week. (Read Story)

➤ Douglas County: Deputies are seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman whose body was found near I-25 and Larkspur on Sunday. (See Details)

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➤ Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak helped the team earn its second straight win Monday with a clutch go-ahead home run in the ninth inning off Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan, sealing a 6-4 comeback victory. (See Home Run)

➤ The Denver Nuggets are reportedly parting ways with assistant general manager Tommy Balcetis, ending his 12-year tenure with the team ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. (More)

➤ New reports are strongly linking the Denver Broncos to Burnham Yard, a downtown Denver site, as a potential location for a future stadium. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | NHL | WNBA | NCAAB | Soccer

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➤ Safeway employees in Castle Rock, Littleton, and Grand Junction have joined the union’s limited strike, bringing the total number of striking locations to seven, plus a Denver distribution center. (See Details)

➤ Target will open a new 128,000-square-foot store at an 11-acre site in Firestone. Construction begins this month, and the store is expected to open in 2026. (More)

➤ Malibu Jack’s, an indoor theme park with go-karts, mini-golf, a roller coaster, and more, plans to open this September in a vacant building at the Thornton Town Center. (See Photos)

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➤ Twin veterans celebrating their 95th birthday this month crossed an item off their bucket list by visiting Seven Falls in Colorado Springs. (Read Story)

➤ Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will make two whistle stops in Colorado this July during its commemorative 2025 excursion. (See Details)

➤ A bobcat was filmed up close, relaxing and stretching on a Castle Rock resident’s backyard deck. (See Video)

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