Friday, January 24, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1884, the Jokerville Mine in Crested Butte experienced a methane gas explosion that killed 59 miners, becoming the third-deadliest mine disaster in Colorado history.

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Ex-CBI Scientist Faces 102 Felony Charges

Yvonne "Missy" Woods, a former Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) forensic scientist, has been charged with 102 felonies for allegedly mishandling DNA that impacted over 1,000 cases.

The charges, including forgery, perjury, cybercrime, and attempting to influence a public servant, arise from allegations of data manipulation spanning from 2008 to 2023.

Investigators found Woods deleted or altered DNA data to expedite casework, compromising high-stakes cases such as homicides and sexual assaults.

Her actions have caused significant backlogs in evidence testing, with the state allocating $7.4 million to address the fallout. Woods' cash-only bond has been set at $50,000.

Colorado's Roads Cost Drivers $11.4B Annually

A new report has revealed that deteriorating roads, congestion, and safety issues are costing Colorado drivers $11.4 billion annually.

According to the report, 24% of major roads and 5% of bridges are in poor condition, leading to $831 in additional vehicle operating costs per driver each year.

Traffic congestion—now surpassing pre-pandemic levels—wastes significant time and fuel, costing $4.8 billion statewide. Safety concerns also persist, with traffic crashes claiming 679 lives annually and adding $2.9 billion in costs due to inadequate roadway features.

Despite recent funding increases, the Colorado Department of Transportation faces a $350 million annual shortfall to address these issues. Read the full report.

More Snow Expected this Weekend

Another round of snow and cold is set to blanket parts of the state this weekend.

Snow is expected to begin Friday evening in the mountains and spread to the foothills and the I-25 corridor by Saturday morning.

Denver could see 1-3 inches of snow, with 3-6 inches in areas like Boulder and Conifer. The northern mountains could experience significant snowfall, with totals reaching up to 20 inches.

Travel conditions are expected to deteriorate, particularly during Friday evening's commute along I-70 and throughout Saturday. Gradual clearing is expected on Sunday, though temperatures will remain chilly.

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➤ Southern Colorado: A gray wolf has ventured into Fremont County, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. New tracking maps detail wolf activity as part of the state's reintroduction program. (See Map)

➤ Denver International Airport: DIA hit a record 82.4 million passengers in 2024, up 6% from 2023, with United Airlines contributing 39 million. DIA ranks as the third busiest nationally. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Colorado high school graduation rates climbed to 84.2% in 2024, a decade high, as dropout rates fell. (More)

➤ Aspen: Lynn Ban, jewelry designer and Bling Empire: New York star, has died at 52 after a Christmas Eve skiing accident in Aspen and emergency brain surgery. (See Details)

➤ Denver: Rep. Lauren Boebert has vowed to give Capitol tours to Jan. 6 protesters pardoned by President Trump, who granted 1,500 pardons in his first official act. (More)

➤ Statewide: Officials warn of a text scam claiming unpaid tolls from "EZDriveMA." Residents are urged to avoid links and report messages to the FBI. (More)

➤ The Denver Broncos have three finalists—Bo Nix, Pat Surtain II, and Sean Payton—for major awards at the NFL Honors ceremony on Feb. 6. (More)

➤ The Colorado Rockies' 2024 first-round pick, Charlie Condon, is ranked as the sixth-best outfield prospect in all of baseball in the recently released MLB Pipeline rankings. (More)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche lost a heartbreaker in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Wednesday. (Recap)

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➤ Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos wide receiver, has launched Sutton Sours candy, inspired by his love for sour sweets. The candy is now available online and in Denver stores. (More)

➤ Grand Junction's first Amazon delivery station opened on Wednesday, creating 75 jobs and boosting package delivery speed. (More)

➤ Buckley Space Force Base contributed $2.6 billion to Aurora's economy in 2024, with 20,000 local jobs created. (More)

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➤ Scientists at Colorado School of Mines have built a quantum fridge that reaches -400 degrees Fahrenheit, advancing quantum engineering. The first fridge has been sold to scientists in Canada. (More)

➤ A Denver collector's first Star Wars auction items earned $1.15 million, including an Obi-Wan Kenobi action figure that sold for over $105,000. Thousands more items will be sold. (See Details)

➤ K-9 Halo, who is retiring after eight years of service in Boulder County, was honored last weekend with a retirement party filled with love and plenty of tennis balls. (Watch Video)

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