Thursday, May 29, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1975, Denver saw 5.6 inches of snow—one of the city's latest major spring snowfalls, though the heaviest late-season storm came in May 1950, dumping over 10 inches.

A Denver woman was struck by lightning indoors and came away miraculously unharmed. Read the story in Around Colorado.

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Wolf Attacks Reported Over Weekend

The Colorado Cattlemen's Association (CCA) reported multiple wolf attacks over the holiday weekend that left two calves dead and others injured.

According to the CCA, wolves killed one calf at Crystal River Ranch on Friday, a second at McCabe Ranch on Saturday, and injured a third in the heart of Lost Marbles Ranch's calving grounds on Sunday.

Tom Harrington, manager of Crystal River Ranch and CCA president, claims Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) sent a range rider to patrol the wrong area and failed to notify him of the wolves' presence until it was too late.

In its press release, the CCA identified the wolves as members of the Copper Creek pack, which CPW relocated last fall due to its repeated livestock depredations.

CU Student Death Ruled Suicide

The Boulder County Coroner's Office released its findings in the death of Megan Trussell, an 18-year-old University of Colorado Boulder student found dead in Boulder Canyon on Feb. 15.

In a press release Tuesday, the coroner's office said Trussell died from toxic exposure to amphetamines and hypothermia, ruling the cause of death a suicide.

Trussell's parents, Vanessa Diaz and Joe Trussell, dispute the findings. They argue other factors in the case—such as her missing phone and purse, both found miles away—suggest a different cause.

Though the official investigation is over, the family says they plan to have a private autopsy done and may hire a private investigator.

Thunderbirds Flyover Marks Cadet Graduation

The U.S. Air Force Academy's class of 2025 will graduate today during a ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs.

The ceremony runs from 9 a.m. to around 1:30 p.m. and will be livestreamed here. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink will be this year's commencement speaker.

The Thunderbirds, the Air Force's demonstration squadron known for high-speed aerial maneuvers, will perform a flyover of the stadium just after the cadets' hat toss.

Attendees should arrive early and expect traffic delays, as there will be increased security and several road closures around the stadium.

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He's Already IPO'd Once—This Time's Different

Spencer Rascoff co-founded Zillow, scaling it into a $16B real estate giant. But everyday investors couldn't invest until after the IPO, missing early gains.

"I wish we had done a round accessible to retail investors prior to Zillow's IPO," Spencer later said.

Now he's doing just that. Spencer teamed up with fellow Zillow exec Austin Allison to launch Pacaso. Pacaso's co-ownership marketplace is disrupting the $1.3T vacation home market. They've already surpassed $110M in gross profit and $1B in transactions.

They also recently reserved their Nasdaq ticker PCSO. But unlike Zillow, you can invest in Pacaso as a private company.

Become a Pacaso investor at $2.80/share before midnight PST tonight.

➤ Denver: A woman was struck by lightning through her window during Saturday's storms. Paramedics confirmed she was unharmed by the strike and called her survival "one in a million." (More)

➤ Weld County: At least one tornado touched down near Raymer on Tuesday afternoon, damaging one family's shed. No injuries were reported. (See Details)

➤ Fort Collins: A local man faces several charges after he allegedly kidnapped a woman in Aurora, robbed a Circle K in Colorado City, and led Pueblo police on a high-speed chase. (See Details)

➤ Loveland: Lake Loveland remains at drastically low levels for the season as the lake's ownership group waits its turn to access spring runoff from the Rockies. (More)

➤ Denver: Thieves who stole an industrial-grade drone worth up to $100,000 agreed to give it back—turning down a $5,000 reward for its return—following media coverage of the theft. (More)

➤ Statewide: A federal grand jury indicted two Colorado residents for allegedly defrauding the government of nearly $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds and using the money for personal expenses, including a Las Vegas vacation, luxury vehicles, and a boat. (See Details)

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➤ The NCAA West Preliminary Round of the Outdoor Track and Field Championships is underway May 28–31 in College Station, Texas, with top athletes from Colorado State, the University of Colorado, and the Air Force Academy competing for national championship spots. (See Schedule)

➤ The Denver Broncos announced they will induct the late Demaryius Thomas into their Ring of Fame this October. (More)

➤ Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook underwent surgery on his right hand to repair multiple ligament tears, the team announced Tuesday. (More)

➤ The Men's 73+ division returned to the USA Volleyball Nationals in Denver with five teams, including Colorado's Mavericks and former Olympians, competing for the first time in years. (See Details)

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➤ X must pay $8.2 million in damages to a Colorado real estate company after a district court judge ruled the social media giant broke the lease on its Boulder headquarters following Musk's 2022 takeover. (See Details)

➤ Great Divide Brewing will shutter both Denver taprooms at the end of June following its acquisition by craft beer conglomerate Wildling Brands. (See Details)

➤ The City of Boulder and local partners plan to contribute around $34 million over 10 years to help establish the Sundance Film Festival in Boulder. (More)

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The Stock Ticker Top Investors Are Holding

They may not be trading on the Nasdaq just yet, but Pacaso just reserved the ticker "$PCSO." No wonder investors are excited to secure a stake now in Pacaso as a private company.

Founded by the man who took Zillow from seed to IPO, Pacaso brings co-ownership to the $1.3T vacation home industry. They've already generated $1B+ worth of luxury home transactions across 2,000+ buyers. Top firms like SoftBank and Maveron are already holding shares.

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➤ John Cena will make an appearance at the Fan Expo in Denver on July 5, the convention announced Tuesday. (See Details)

➤ Multiple bear sightings across the state—from a campsite in the Rockies to a Castle Rock subdivision—were caught on film over the weekend. (See Video)

➤ Holy Crêpe!!, a Boulder crêperie known for its authentic French crêpes, was named Colorado's best hole-in-the-wall restaurant on a list of the top hidden-gem eateries by state. (See List)

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