Selasa, 12 Mei 2026

NICU Baby Returns, a Captain’s Farewell, and a Lemonade Miracle

Good Afternoon! Eighty straight Kentucky Derbies is impressive enough. Doing it after a hospital stay and hospice care is something else entirely. As we report below in today's Feel Good Flyover, one Louisville superfan made it back to Churchill Downs in unforgettable fashion.
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Article Icon 1Derby Bob’s 80th Straight Kentucky Derby

Bob Weihe first attended the Kentucky Derby in 1947, when his mother took him at age 9 and told him to crawl through the crowd to catch a glimpse of the horses. He hasn't missed one since. On Saturday, May 2, the 89-year-old Louisville man—after four months in the hospital and a recent stay in hospice care—made it to his 80th.

His family wasn't sure it would happen. Bob's blood pressure had been nosediving for months, and he couldn't eat. Then in mid-April, his reading came back a perfect 120/80. He told his family he wanted to go home, and from there, he set his sights on the Derby. Churchill Downs provided tickets after a CBS reporter's public plea, and Bob arrived with a police escort, wearing a custom hat reading "Derby Bob's 80th."

He was welcomed as a VIP, met the track president, and watched Golden Tempo rally from last to win in a historic race, the first Derby victory for a female trainer. He even picked the three horses that finished in the top three, netting a family member around $56,000.

Back home that night, surrounded by a dozen family members, Bob summed it up: "I'm still alive."

Article Icon 1Former NICU Baby Gives Back

Abigail Williford was born 10 weeks early, weighing just 2 pounds, 11 ounces. She spent her first 91 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital in North Carolina. Every year since, her family has returned on her birthday with a cake to celebrate with the staff who cared for her.

Now 18 and a senior at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Abby has also logged more than 75 hours of volunteer work at the hospital, rotating through departments from the emergency room to the cancer center. "I know some babies born premature like I was don't make it to 18, especially 18 and healthy," she said. "I think that's an amazing accomplishment and testament to both my doctors and God."

This fall, Abby will begin studying biology and public health at East Carolina University Honors College on a pre-med track, with plans to become a physician. Her mother, Kimberly, said the NICU experience planted the seed early. "We are forever grateful for the hands that held our daughter at the very beginning. Because of them, we get to watch her step into a future that once felt uncertain."

Article Icon 1Dog Rescued from 13th-Floor Ledge

A Jack Russell terrier named Elbie was rescued from a 13th-floor ledge of a Sydney high-rise after spending two days stranded. The 2-year-old dog had slipped through a gap on her owner's balcony and ended up trapped on a narrow ledge on the opposite side of the building.

After her owner posted missing flyers around the Meriton Apartments, a neighbor flew a drone around the exterior and spotted Elbie. Firefighter Joel Spillane then rappelled down from the roof using vertical rescue equipment and spent 20 minutes maneuvering the dog to safety as a crowd watched. The onlookers cheered when Elbie was finally lifted through an apartment window.

"I didn't know if I was going to see her again. So very happy," owner Jake Dobrin said.

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Amazing News

A Spirit Airlines pilot whose retirement flight was canceled when the airline abruptly shut down got a heartwarming surprise when Southwest Airlines threw him a full send-off ceremony, complete with a water cannon salute and cheering crew. (Full Story)

Thirty years after losing his eyesight in a Gulf War explosion, an Army veteran can "see" again thanks to new Meta AI smart glasses. The voice-activated specs identify clothing colors, read menus aloud, recognize faces, and guide him as he walks outside. (Full Story

Instead of answering tow truck calls one evening, a Saskatchewan driver spotted a moose stranded in a frozen waterway and used his sling strap to pull the exhausted animal to safety. (See Photos)

A group of Australian high school students sprang into action when they came across a hiker with a broken leg, rigging a stretcher from tarp poles and a hammock and carrying him over two hours to safety. (See Photos

An 88-year-old Army veteran was still working full-time at a Michigan grocery store when his story went viral online, raising nearly $2 million to help him retire. Now he's paying it forward by donating to struggling veterans in each of the 50 states. (See Details

After battling brain tumors for years, a 12-year-old boy raised $22.25 at his lemonade stand and donated every penny to the hospital treating him. When his story went viral, an anonymous donor joined in his generosity, contributing a stunning $100,000. (See Details)

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"I drove up beside him there to look over and I couldn’t leave him. I thought, ‘Oh, OK, everybody’s got to wait, I’ve got to get this guy out.’”

Clint Gottinger, a tow truck operator in Saskatchewan, describing rescuing a moose trapped in the ice.

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Senin, 11 Mei 2026

For the moms who run on coffee

Four mug arrangements for the mom whose mornings deserve more than a paper cup.
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Gas Theft, Soda Club, and Argo Opens

Englewood police are investigating two recent cases of thieves stealing gas from parked cars by drilling holes into the fuel tanks.
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Article Icon 1Wolf Manager to Step Down

Eric Odell, manager of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) wolf reintroduction program, publicly announced last week that he will retire in July.

The announcement coincided with the release of CPW’s Gray Wolf Annual Report, which covered the status of Colorado’s wolves and summarized the past year’s livestock conflicts. Per the report, there are now a minimum of 18 adult wolves and 14 pups in the state.

Speaking to the CPW Commission, Odell said he couldn’t provide a definitive timeline to restoration—a self-sustaining population of 150-200 wolves—and that additional years of reintroduction may be needed.

Odell, who has managed the program since voters approved wolf restoration in 2020, clarified that his retirement “is entirely a personal decision” and isn’t due to “external pressures, political or otherwise.”

Article Icon 1Police Seek Gas Thieves

Englewood police are investigating two recent cases of thieves stealing gas from parked cars by drilling holes into the fuel tanks.

Two reported thefts took place near S. Galapago Street and W. Cornell Avenue, with another similar incident reported two blocks away. Victims found their tanks empty and damaged, costing up to $2,000 in repairs.

Experts say thieves target vehicles with plastic tanks and, in particular, SUVs and trucks, which have higher ground clearance and are easier to access.

Incidents of gas theft, while rare, tend to rise alongside gas prices. The average statewide price per gallon topped $4.40 last week, up from $3.78 last month and $3.12 one year ago.

Article Icon 1A-Basin Extends Season Again

Days after extending its ski season to May 10, Arapahoe Basin once again pushed back its closing date—this time to May 17—thanks in part to 9 inches of snow from a late spring storm.

A-Basin is now the only ski area still open in Colorado. Even before the extensions, the Summit County resort boasted the state’s longest ski season.

The Basin will reopen Friday for its final weekend. Lift tickets are going for $39, and the lifts will run at their usual hours. No beginner terrain is available.

Summer operations at A-Basin are still expected to open July 2.

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Around Colorado

Statewide: Lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that would allow survivors of conversion therapy to pursue litigation against licensed providers at any time, removing the statute of limitations for such claims. (More)

Denver: A judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail for a Sept. 3, 2025, livestream in which she broadcast the home address of a police commander and suggested there should be a “pig roast” there. The case appears to be the first prosecution under Colorado’s anti-doxing statute. (More)

Highlands Ranch: Water utilities in the city are implementing drought pricing—charging customers higher rates for water use beyond their assigned budgets—amid forecasts its reservoirs could drop as low as 35% full. (More)

Rocky Mountain National Park: An avalanche in Dragon’s Tail Couloir swept two skiers over a small cliff band amid a rare late-season spike in avalanche danger. Neither was seriously hurt in the slide. (More)

Boulder: Survivors of the June 1 firebombing at Pearl Street Mall spoke about the traumatic impact of the attack at the sentencing of Mohamed Soliman. (See Details)

Keenesburg: Neighbors are raising concerns about speeding traffic along a rural road after two horses were killed in a crash with a semitrailer. (More)


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Colorado Sports

The Colorado Avalanche have a goalie decision to make tonight for Game 4 of their playoff series against the Minnesota Wild after benching Scott Wedgewood—who had started every game at goalie this postseason—with Mackenzie Blackwood in the second period of a 5-1 loss on Saturday. (More)

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton told reporters he expects starting quarterback Bo Nix to be ready for the start of training camp despite needing a second offseason ankle surgery in late April. (More)

No. 8 Colorado women's lacrosse took down Denver 11-9 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament yesterday after Teagan Ryan and Rachel Kennedy each recorded hat tricks. (More)

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Colorado Business

Soda Club, a Michelin-recognized New York restaurant known for its pasta, wine, and cocktails, is opening a Denver location this summer. (See Details)

Greystone Estate, a historic, 25-room manor in Evergreen, could become a luxury addiction recovery center using meditation, yoga, and psychedelics to treat trauma. The planned retreat would charge up to $75,000 a month, while neighbors have raised concerns about traffic, safety, water use, and wildfire risk. (More)

Experts say there’s an uptick in consumer interest in electric vehicles due to the surge in gas prices and Colorado’s increasingly large market of used EVs. (More)                

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Et Cetera

A bobcat was spotted roaming a Centennial neighborhood over the weekend. Authorities urged residents to keep pets leashed or indoors and avoid approaching the wildcat. (See Photos)

Trail Ridge Road, a high-elevation byway with panoramic views of Rocky Mountain National Park, is the most scenic road in Colorado, according to a new state-by-state list. (See List)

The Mighty Argo Cable Car—a 22-car, 1,300-foot-vertical-rise gondola ride in Idaho Springs—opened to the public over the weekend, celebrating Mother’s Day by offering free admission to moms. (More)                

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Which Colorado outdoor summer activity tops your list?

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  2. A game at Coors Field: 21%
  3. Floating a river: 21%
  4. Hiking a 14er: 19%
  5. Mountain biking: 17%
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