Denver School Board Map War: Lawsuit Claims District Rigged Lines By Race
A conservative legal group sued Denver Public Schools, alleging the district’s 2024 board map was drawn to secure Black and Latino majorities in Districts 2 and 4. The complaint reproduces board meeting remarks and frames the case against recent Supreme Court limits on race‑based maps.
Colorado’s Construction Crews Are Dying Of Overdoses At Twice The State Average
State data show Colorado construction workers have a far higher overdose death rate than workers overall; officials point to injuries, long hours and gaps in support. Peer programs, naloxone and changes to pain management are among the responses.
Fireworks Fizzle As Douglas County Slaps Stage 2 Clampdown Before Fourth
Douglas County elevated fire restrictions to Stage 2 Thursday, banning all fireworks and open burning as officials cite dry fuel and recent fireworks‑started fires. The order applies to unincorporated areas including Larkspur and Castle Pines.












