
Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown
The federal government shutdown is raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay.

Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown heads into second week
The FAA reported issues on Monday at airports in Burbank, California; Newark, New Jersey; and Denver.

CU coach Deion Sanders back at practice after procedure for blood clots
Sanders had a procedure called an aspiration thrombectomy, which involves the left popliteal — located behind the knee — and tibial arteries.

Deion Sanders will undergo procedure related to blood clots, plans to coach CU this weekend
Tuesday’s surgery is called an aspiration thrombectomy, which involves the left popliteal — located behind the knee — and tibial arteries. Sanders said it will take several hours.

CU football coach Deion Sanders ‘hurting like crazy’ and believes he has more blood clots
Coach Prime sat at times late in a loss at TCU on Saturday night. The University of Colorado coach says he’s not getting blood to his leg and that it’s throbbing.

Denver-based Simpson Property Group, Greystar and others agree to a $141M to settle rent-setting lawsuit
The companies have also agreed to stop sharing nonpublic information with RealPage.

Denver among the major cities where immigrants went during an influx at the US border, data shows
Salt Lake City, Utah; Denver; and Fort Myers, Florida, were hot places to settle. California lost some of its appeal.

Rockies GM Bill Schmidt stepping down after one the of worst seasons in MLB history
Schmidt, who joined the Rockies in 1999 and became GM in 2021, oversaw a third consecutive 100-loss season.

Big 12 fines Colorado $50K for derogatory chants from fans directed at BYU, Deion Sanders apologizes
Colorado coach Deion Sanders has apologized to BYU after derogatory chants by fans during a game over the weekend. The Big 12 Conference has reprimanded Colorado and issued a $50,000 fine for the expletives and religious slurs directed at Mormons.

3 activists, including Colorado woman, federally indicted in alleged ‘doxing’ of ICE agent in Los Angeles
The defendants are each charged with one count of conspiracy and one count of publicly disclosing the personal information of a federal agent.

Trump’s big bill is prompting urgent action in some Democratic states, but not in Republican ones
The Democratic-led states of Colorado and California have taken action to counteract Trump’s big bill. But Republican-led states have not.

Census Bureau to test using postal workers as census takers in 2030 field trials next year
The agency said that it will assess the feasibility of postal carriers collecting household information during the field tests. Some of these tests will take place in Colorado Springs.

From Ralphie to Uga, live animal mascots inspire fans and create deep connections with their teams
Live mascots like CU’s Ralphie inspire fans and foster deep connections with their teams.

Natural gas pipeline ruptures in southern Wyoming, sending up huge flame seen from northern Colorado
The flames from the rupture charred a freight train and lit up the night sky with a glow seen more than 60 miles to the south in Colorado.

Move over, green lawns. Drier, warmer climate boosts interest in low-water landscaping
Prolonged drought in Western states has challenged ideas about the “ideal” outdoor aesthetic. Some people are turning to xeriscaping, a term for low-water gardening that often depends on using native and drought-tolerant plants.

Colorado to debut new live buffalo mascot against Wyoming
The 1-year-old bison replaces Ralphie VI, who retired before the season due to a lack of enthusiasm for running.