Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1891, the Broadmoor Casino opened in Colorado Springs. Though a fire destroyed the casino in 1897, the site later became home to The Broadmoor, a luxury resort that opened in 1918 and remains one of Colorado's most iconic destinations.

An exotic, shiny green beetle has arrived in Denver, putting more than 300,000 trees in the city at risk. Find out more in our Top Stories, and test your bug knowledge with today's Trivia question.

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Boulder Victim Dies From Injuries

A Boulder woman has died from severe injuries sustained in the June 1 firebombing attack on Pearl Street Mall, authorities said Monday.

Karen Diamond, 82, was one of 29 people targeted in the attack. The suspect, Mohamed Soliman, now faces two counts of first-degree murder in connection with her death.

Thirteen of the 29 victims, ages 25 to 88, were injured when Soliman allegedly hurled Molotov cocktails at a group calling for the release of Israeli hostages. Soliman's previous charges include 12 federal hate crimes and 52 counts of attempted first-degree murder.

Soliman faces an automatic life sentence without parole if convicted on the first-degree murder charge. His next court appearance is July 15.

Safeway Strike Expands

More Safeway stores have joined an ongoing strike, bringing the total to nearly 40 stores across more than 20 Colorado cities. See a list here.

Union leaders say negotiations with Albertsons, Safeway's parent company, over pay, staffing, and benefits have come to a standstill, causing picket lines to expand since the strike began in mid-June.

In a statement, Albertsons said it continues to negotiate in good faith and has "put forward a strong offer" reflecting both the union's demands and the economic conditions facing the industry.

Safeway clarified that all Colorado stores remain open, though some have reduced hours.

Emerald Ash Borer Reaches Denver

An invasive beetle species known as America's most destructive forest pest has been found in Denver, raising concerns about the city's vulnerable tree canopy.

The emerald ash borer has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees since arriving in the U.S. in 2002. Its larvae tunnel through the wood, causing trees to rot from the inside out.

Because one in six trees in Denver is an ash, the insect could have a major impact. Forestry officials have prepared by treating or removing trees and educating the public.

Officials ask residents with ash trees to treat them using insecticide or remove them entirely. Those who choose removal may be eligible for a free replacement tree.

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➤ Larkspur: A small structure fire damaged a booth at the Colorado Renaissance Festival on Sunday night. Employees were able to put out the fire before firefighters arrived. (More)

➤ Statewide: House Minority Whip Ryan Armagost, a gun rights advocate from Berthoud, announced he will resign from the legislature Sept. 1 to pursue a professional opportunity in Arizona. (See Details)

➤ Castle Rock: The Rock Church reached a settlement with the town in a years-long legal battle over the church's right to shelter the homeless in RVs. The deal allows up to seven RVs on church property. (See Details)

➤ Boulder: Police arrested a man accused of using a metal chain to attack at least eight people on June 26 and 27. (See Details)

➤ Denver: Metropolitan State University of Denver announced it will build the university's first-ever student housing complex, a 12-story, $117 million residence hall slated to open in 2027. (More)

➤ Adams County: Police arrested a man on DUI and other charges after he injured a highway worker and a state trooper, sending both to the hospital, in a six-car hit-and-run crash on Sunday. (More)

➤ Elbert County: Commissioners voted to deny Xcel Energy permits for its $1.7 billion Colorado Power Pathway transmission project, which would require right of way through 48 properties in the county. (See Details)

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➤ Colorado Rockies 2024 first-round pick Charlie Condon has been selected to play in the MLB All-Star Futures Game. (More)

➤ Denver won't land a WNBA expansion team in the next five years, despite strong interest from fans and a well-funded local bid. (More)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed defenseman Sam Malinski to a one-year deal following a solid showing last season. (More)

➤ Yesterday's results: MLB | Soccer | Tennis

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➤ The Tavern on Blake Street, formerly the Blake Street Tavern, a well-known Denver sports bar that shuttered in 2023, pushed its reopening date to December after discovering an additional $1 million in needed repairs. (See Details)

➤ Northrop Grumman Corp., an aerospace manufacturer and one of the United States' largest military contractors, has opened a new ground systems facility in Englewood. (See Details)

➤ Señor Burritos, a longtime Denver Mexican restaurant, has reopened in Westminster after leaving its Baker neighborhood location of more than 30 years. (More)

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➤ A mountain lion family made up of a mother and two kittens was filmed prowling around a resident's yard in La Plata County. (See Video)

➤ A color-changing house is on the market in Denver for $2.75 million. Its exterior is built from COR-TEN steel, which gradually changes its patina as it oxidizes over time. (See Details)

➤ The Guns and Hoses City Slickers Rodeo raised $60,000 for local charities supporting military veterans and law enforcement during its inaugural event on Saturday at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. (See Details)

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