Minggu, 27 September 2026

Contaminated Marijuana Vapes, Unclaimed $1M Lotto, and Waymo on Wet Pavement

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2007, the Rockies beat the Dodgers 10-4 in Los Angeles. The win was part of a late-season surge that became known as "Rocktober" and carried Colorado to its first World Series.

In case you missed it on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla reported on the 10 most popular home remedies for headaches and what neurologists had to say about them. Most of us reach for the same fixes every time our head starts pounding, but one popular trick can actually make the pain worse. And the remedy with the strongest scientific evidence might not be in your medicine cabinet at all. Ayla walked through the full list and the experts' comments on each one. Tune in here!

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State Flags Contaminated Marijuana Vapes

Colorado regulators are warning that marijuana vapes sold at 405 stores were made with an ingredient containing methylene chloride, an industrial solvent.

The Craft-brand devices, made by Staycon LLC, were sold between March 27 and Sept. 25 in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Pueblo West, Denver, Las Animas, and other towns. The Marijuana Enforcement Division says it will update its advisory if it finds more affected products.

The EPA says short-term exposure to the solvent can harm the nervous system, and long-term exposure is linked to liver and lung cancer. State officials say they haven't heard of anyone getting sick.

Consumers should destroy the products or return them to the store where they bought them. Anyone with symptoms should seek medical care and file a report with the state.

District Reports Immigration Officers near School

Harrison School District 2 says masked, armed men who identified themselves as immigration officials approached Turman Elementary students walking to school in Colorado Springs on Friday.

The men were parked in unmarked vehicles and told students they were looking for someone in the neighborhood. The school went on secure status for less than 20 minutes, and some parents took their kids home.

"They were posturing across the street from our school with guns, standing on top of trucks talking about ICE," Superintendent Wendy Birhanzel said. She said local agencies usually notify the district before operating nearby.

ICE disputes that its officers were aggressive, saying students approached them and pointed out where a man who had fled arrest had gone. It says officers never entered school property, and the man, still at large, poses no public risk.

The principal's letter to families said the officials didn't approach the school or try to enter the building.

$1.09 Million Lottery Prize Goes Unclaimed

A Colorado Lotto+ jackpot worth $1,090,202 went unclaimed when the ticket expired at 4:45 p.m. Thursday.

The winning ticket was sold March 28 at a Conoco on North First Street in Berthoud. It matched all six numbers: 3, 11, 22, 23, 30, and 31.

The winner could have claimed the prize at any of four claims offices in Denver, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, or Pueblo. Nobody came forward.

The money now goes to the Lottery's beneficiaries, including Great Outdoors Colorado, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the Conservation Trust Fund. "The Lottery wants every winner to claim their prize and enjoy their winnings, and we remind players regularly to check their tickets," a Lottery official said.

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➤ Denver: A draft Denver police contract with Axon for three Skydio drone systems is priced at $496,012.15, less than $4,000 under the threshold that triggers a City Council vote. Officials say the draft may change, and Police Chief Ron Thomas says the 2027 budget has no drone money. (More)

➤ Pueblo County: Seven Rye and Beulah residents sued San Isabel Electric Association on Wednesday, alleging the co-op's power lines sparked the Aspen Acres Fire. It's at least the fourth such lawsuit. The co-op says it's reviewing the complaint but won't comment on the allegations. (More)

➤ Larimer County: Tender Gifts Birth & Wellness Center owner Althea Hrdlichka and midwife Brecklen Ables appeared in court this week on felony charges, including tampering with evidence, that followed a Fort Collins police investigation into a newborn's death. Their next hearing is Nov. 19. (More)

➤ Statewide: The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is drafting permanent rules for Public Safety Power Shutoffs that would require investor-owned utilities like Xcel Energy to update affected customers every four hours. Xcel says it will review next steps once the commission issues a written order. (More)

➤ Montrose County: The Vogelaar family donated its 1,360-acre ranch in the south end of the county to Colorado West Land Trust, under a conservation easement that bars future development. The land will stay open for ranching and deer and elk habitat, with room for one future home site. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: City Council voted Tuesday to dissolve the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority (DDA), which voters created in 2024 but never funded with a mill levy. Some business owners were disappointed, while some residents in the district opposed paying the DDA's taxes. The ordinance now goes to the mayor. (More)

➤ Fort Collins: Colorado State University students are circulating warnings about cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid the DEA says is 10 times more potent than fentanyl. The DEA's Rocky Mountain Division says it hasn't detected the drug in Colorado, and state health officials report no confirmed overdose deaths. (More)

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➤ The Denver Broncos will take on reigning NFL MVP Matt Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams tonight on Sunday Night Football, the first primetime game of the year at home for Denver. (More)

➤ Colorado fell 23-13 at Baylor in its Big 12 opener. Backup Isaac Wilson, who replaced Julian Lewis at halftime, threw a touchdown to tie it before DJ Lagway's go-ahead touchdown pass with 9:02 left. (More)

➤ Colorado State jumped out 14-0 within two minutes on a kickoff return touchdown and a 74-yard scoring pass but ultimately fell 59-45 at UTSA. (More)

➤ Air Force football looked to earn its first conference win of the year late last night against Nevada, entering the game as slight road favorites. (See Score)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | MLB | Soccer | NHL | Golf | F1

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➤ Niwot, a Boulder County community of about 4,300 that the county has governed for 150 years, votes in November on whether to become a town. Supporters want local control over land use, wages, and roads, while opponents say incorporation is costly and permanent. (Read Story)

➤ Two Colorado mothers who lost children to undiagnosed heart conditions, Shari Peck and Sharon Bates, are hosting a low-cost heart screening this weekend at Rock Canyon High School in Highlands Ranch. Nearly 200 appointments are booked. (More)

➤ Galileo Middle School in Colorado Springs celebrated its new Ascend food pantry and community garden Friday. The pantry has already served 22 families, and the garden also helps stock school cafeterias. (More)

➤ A Waymo robotaxi drove around a barrier into a Perry Street repaving zone in Denver, stopping only when a worker stepped in front of it as its front tires hit fresh pavement. It came days after another Waymo rolled through the South Pearl Street Farmers Market. (More)

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Rodeo Athlete Death, Ancient Cave in Subdivision, and Longhorns Win

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1948, WBAP-TV in Fort Worth became the first television station in Texas, and one of the first in the entire South, to go on the air. Its first broadcast carried a speech by then-President Harry Truman.

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Tarleton Rodeo Athlete Dies in Alpine

Alejandra Franco, a breakaway roper on Tarleton State University's rodeo team, died Thursday night after she was injured at the Sul Ross State University rodeo in Alpine.

Tarleton head rodeo coach Mark Eakin said the accident involved Franco and her horse. Officials haven't released details about what happened or the injuries she suffered.

“Ale was more than just a rodeo student-athlete; she was a cherished member of the university and a leader on campus,” Eakin said. Franco, who was from Mexico, had celebrated her birthday a month earlier.

Sul Ross kept the weekend's events on schedule in Franco's honor and brought in counselors for athletes. Alumni handed out purple ribbons at the arena gate and asked fans to wear purple.

Council Candidate Arrested after ICE Protest

State troopers arrested Austin City Council candidate Misael Ramos on Saturday morning on a riot charge tied to a Sept. 20 protest over an ICE shooting in North Austin.

Ramos, who is running for East Austin's District 1 seat, faces a Class B misdemeanor count of riot participation. His campaign says he denies wrongdoing and will fight the charge.

Campaign manager Jeffrey Clemmons said troopers arrested Ramos while he was walking his dog and never showed him a warrant. DPS hasn't publicly detailed the case against him.

Police said the crowd grew to hundreds and some people threw rocks, bottles, and chunks of concrete. Three officers suffered minor injuries, and troopers arrested several people that night.

The protest followed the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan delivery driver DHS says is an illegal immigrant with a final removal order. His attorney says he entered legally, seeking asylum.

Longhorns Hold Off Vols in Knoxville

No. 1 Texas held off a late comeback bid from No. 14 Tennessee, winning 20-17 at Neyland Stadium with President Trump in attendance.

Trump arrived in style, with Air Force One flying over the stadium before kickoff. Arch Manning's uncle Peyton, a Vols legend in the 1990s, was also on hand for the programs' first meeting since the 1969 Cotton Bowl.

The Longhorns sacked the Vols 10 times, with Duncanville native Colin Simmons tying the school's single-game record with five. That pressure held up late, when Tennessee recovered an onside kick but couldn't capitalize.

Simmons' big day came with one hiccup. He drew an unsportsmanlike conduct flag for a vulgar celebration officials described as "simulating using the restroom."

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➤ San Antonio: At least 10 police officers opened fire Friday night on a man who police say racked a loaded shotgun and pointed it at them in a bar parking lot on Ruiz Street, west of downtown. The man, in his 30s, was in critical condition after surgery. (See Details)

➤ Richardson: Neighbors of Amazon's drone delivery hub, which opened in December 2025, say it sounds like a beehive and the drones fly nonstop. Amazon says the noise is minimal and short-lived, and it plans to expand drone delivery to suburbs in nearly 500 U.S. cities. (More)

➤ El Paso: Ricardo Mora will step down as president and CEO of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce at the end of the year to expand his own business. Mora has led the chamber since August 2024. (More)

➤ Houston: METRO's on-demand electric Community Connector shuttle starts charging the standard $1.25 fare Monday after a three-year free pilot. The app-booked service covers the Third Ward, Second Ward, downtown, the Heights, and Near Northside, with free transfers and senior and student discounts. (More)

➤ Amarillo: The Texas Cattle Feeders Association joined Kansas and Oklahoma cattle groups in warning that ICE activity is disrupting workers at feed yards, dairies, and processing plants. The groups said thousands of fed cattle bound for processors have been delayed, costing millions of dollars. (More)

➤ Tatum: The City Council voted 4-1 to remove City Secretary Jacqueline Muckleroy in a no-confidence vote, days after Mayor Michael Henry announced his resignation. Muckleroy says she has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging misconduct by three city officials and wants the Texas Rangers to investigate. (More)

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➤ No. 23 Texas A&M fell 35-6 on the road at No. 10 LSU, which scored 21 third-quarter points. The Aggies have now lost two straight. (More)

➤ Texas Tech linebacker Austin Romaine returned interceptions for touchdowns on consecutive passes, just seven seconds apart, in a 49-14 rout of Sam Houston. He's the first FBS player to do it since 2013. (Watch Highlights)

➤ Baylor beat Colorado 23-13 for the Bears’ first Big 12 win of the season, TCU fell 21-13 to UCF, Houston routed Georgia Southern 42-28, and No. 22 SMU hosted Missouri State as a 30.5-point favorite. (See Scores)

➤ The Dallas Wings return to the WNBA playoffs today for the first time since 2023, opening a best-of-three first-round series at the No. 2 Golden State Valkyries. (See Details)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | MLB | Soccer | NHL | Golf | F1

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➤ Friesenhahn Cave, tucked inside a subdivision 20 minutes north of downtown San Antonio, holds the bones of as many as 30 scimitar-toothed cats, plus mammoths and dire wolves. Family legend says the old landowner kept scientists out for three decades because he hid Prohibition whiskey down there. (Read Story)

➤ Four San Antonio authors launched Inbound Books, a co-op publishing house that gives every title a marketing plan and steers 50% of royalties to writers. Authors who help each other with marketing or artwork earn a share of the profits. (More)

➤ Two robot mowers at Taylor City Cemetery need names, and the city is asking the public for ideas. The autonomous machines handle grounds maintenance so Public Works staff can tackle other projects. (More)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.

➤ France’s first papal visit in 18 years brought 700,000 people to a Paris Mass. (Hear More)

➤ Could your belly button hold clues to brain health? A small study found intriguing patterns. (Listen Now)

➤ A recruiter’s iced coffee rule stirred up a surprisingly heated hiring debate. (Podcast Available)

SpaceX Raptor engines rolled down Main Street in McGregor’s Founders Day parade Saturday, sharing the route with cheerleaders and youth football teams. Every engine the company builds is tested in McGregor before it’s cleared to fly.