Thursday, May 14, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1896, the town of Climax recorded a temperature of -10 degrees, setting a record for the lowest U.S. temperature in the month of May.

A new virtual fencing technology making waves in the cattle industry could have come in handy overnight Monday, when a runaway cow wandered into southwest Denver. Find the full stories in Business and Et Cetera.

Scientists say one small part of the brain holds the key to memory, navigation, and long-term cognitive health, but many Americans are unknowingly letting it weaken. The good news? A few surprisingly enjoyable activities may help protect your brain before real decline begins. Tune in to The Flyover Podcast as Ayla Brown shares three simple habits researchers say could help keep your brain sharper for years to come. Listen here.

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ICE Ordered to Retrain Colorado Officers

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that ICE must retrain its officers in Colorado, finding the agency has violated his previous order barring illegal warrantless arrests.

U.S. District Senior Judge R. Brooke Jackson said ICE has been noncompliant with his preliminary injunction, issued Nov. 25, prohibiting agents from arresting anyone without a warrant unless there is probable cause to believe the person is in the country illegally and poses a flight risk.

In Tuesday’s ruling, Jackson ordered ICE to implement new training and reporting procedures within 45 days to ensure officers understand and comply with the limits on such arrests.

The ruling is the latest in a lawsuit filed last year by the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, which alleges immigration arrests in Colorado violate federal law.

Voters Asked to Cut TABOR Refunds

Voters this November will decide whether to forgo billions of dollars in Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) refunds to boost funding for K-12 education and other child-focused programs.

A ballot measure approved this week would raise the TABOR cap by the amount spent annually on public schools, currently about $4.6 billion, allowing the state to spend more on education.

Proponents of the measure argue the TABOR cap is outdated and prevents the state from fully funding education. Opponents say the effort is “deceptive” and would circumvent or “essentially eliminate” TABOR.

Senate Bill 135, which places the question on the Nov. 3 ballot, passed the legislature largely along party lines Tuesday, with no Republicans voting in favor.

DIA Runway Collision Passengers Sue

Two law firms intend to sue the City and County of Denver on behalf of passengers aboard the plane that struck and killed a man on the Denver International Airport (DIA) runway Friday night.

Authorities say the man scaled a fence about two minutes before the collision, which led to an engine fire, aborted takeoff, and evacuation. Twelve passengers were injured in the commotion, and five were hospitalized.

Ramos Law and DJC Law say the passengers suffered “physical and psychological injuries” and allege multiple failures in perimeter security led to the incident, calling it “one of the most preventable aviation incidents in recent history.”

The firms are seeking more than $10 million in damages. Eight of the 231 passengers are listed in the legal claim, and others could soon join the lawsuit.

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➤ Statewide: The legislature approved a bill that would let the governor declare a disaster emergency in the case of a major election disruption, among other election changes. (See Details)

➤ Aurora: Police detained a 16-year-old student who allegedly brought a gun to Overland High School on Wednesday. Staff chased and tackled the student in the hallway, and the school went into lockdown. No shots were fired, and no one was injured. (See Details)

➤ Greeley: Police are looking for the thief or thieves who stole The Prize Catch, a life-sized bronze statue of a boy holding a fish, from Glenmere Park. (See Photos)

➤ Mesa County: A local woman thwarted a home intruder by confronting the man who broke into her home and forcing him out at gunpoint. (Read Story)

➤ Larimer County: A man bitten by a rattlesnake during a Mother’s Day hike near Horsetooth Reservoir is recovering after a swift response from a helicopter medical team. (Read Story)

➤ Westminster: Body camera footage shows police running into a burning house to rescue a trapped dog. (See Video)

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➤ The Avalanche rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat Minnesota 4-3 in overtime last night, winning the second-round series 4-1 after Nathan MacKinnon’s game-tying goal late in the third period and Brett Kulak’s overtime winner. (More)

➤ The Vikings requested an interview with Broncos assistant General Manager Reed Burckhardt for their vacant general manager job, potentially taking a key member of George Paton’s front office to Minnesota. (More)

➤ The Rockies managed just two hits against Pirates ace Paul Skenes, who struck out 10 and carried a no-hitter into the seventh in Pittsburgh’s 3-1 win at PNC Park. (More)

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➤ Colorado ranchers are using a new virtual fencing technology—GPS-enabled, mobile app-controlled cow collars—to more easily control herds, improve grazing management, and protect cattle from wolves. (See Details)

➤ Lottery ticket purchases would once again be cash-only under a newly approved bill reversing the Colorado Lottery commission’s November rule change allowing credit card purchases. (See Details)

➤ Arapahoe County approved new regulations for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb rentals, in unincorporated areas, seeking to ensure safety, harmony with surrounding neighborhoods, and long-term housing availability. (See Details)

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➤ A runaway cow wandered from Lakewood into Denver early Tuesday morning. Police corralled the bovine into a park’s fenced soccer field, where it stayed for hours while officers located the owner. (See Photos)

➤ A new mural in downtown Castle Rock celebrates the town’s history, portraying a war horse, a locomotive, a bald eagle, and the iconic Castle Rock butte. (See Mural)

➤ Two bear cubs were seen emerging from the Yampa River in Steamboat Springs before joining their mother on the riverbank in a video shared by wildlife officials. (See Video)

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