From crazy mule escapes to football players being mistaken for folk heroes, here are the top 5 stories that are shaping life in the Centennial State today.
1. Man Killed in Douglas County After Pointing Gun at Deputies
Well, this one escalated quickly. A man was shot and killed by Douglas County deputies after pointing a gun at them during a confrontation. This kind of incident seems to be becoming a common theme in today’s climate of high tension between law enforcement and civilians. Not exactly the kind of heartwarming fall story we all hoped for, but welcome to 2024, folks. Source: 9NEWS
2. 14 Mules Escape in Frisco, Cause Chaos Near a Highway and Hospital
You can’t make this stuff up—14 mules broke out of their corral near Frisco, making a run for freedom across Highway 9. Their little jaunt ended near St. Anthony Summit Hospital, where they were safely captured. I don’t know about you, but this sounds like the Colorado version of a jailbreak movie in the making. Source: Summit Daily
3. Summit’s Ella Hagen Dominates High School Running, Joins Colorado Buffaloes
Ella Hagen, a running phenom out of Summit High, has made her commitment to the University of Colorado Buffaloes. With three individual state titles under her belt, this girl is fast on her way to becoming a Colorado sports legend. Watch out—by the time the Olympics roll around, we’ll all be saying, “We knew her when.” Source: Summit Daily
4. Dillon Residents Revolt Against “Branded Residence” Development
Nothing brings out the claws quite like a massive real estate development project. Dillon residents are up in arms about a proposed 485,000-square-foot condo and retail complex that some say would turn their town into a bustling tourist hub. The debate is heating up ahead of the October 1st referendum, and if the locals have their way, they might just put a halt to the project entirely. Who needs more traffic, anyway? Source: Summit Daily
5. Occupancy Drops in Colorado’s Mountain Resorts as Post-COVID Boom Ends
Apparently, even paradise needs a breather. After a couple of years of record-high occupancy and revenue in Colorado’s mountain resorts, numbers are starting to cool off. Lodging trends are dropping, but experts say the industry is just “leveling out.” Translation: The gold rush is over, but there’s still enough left in the pot to keep the resorts running. Source: Summit Daily
There you have it—mules on the loose, teenagers faster than lightning, and a condo complex battle royale. Just another day in the life here in Colorado. Stay tuned, because tomorrow will probably bring another weather shift and at least one more mule escape.
