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July 23, 2025: Deputy sued for helping ICE, frozen funds for schools, record-breaking I-25 wildlife crossing

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A drawing of a herd of elk crosses over a highway using a large grass covered bridge
Colorado Department of Transportation
Conceptual image of Greenland Wildlife Overpass showing a herd of of Elk crossing over I-25

The state is suing a sheriff’s deputy for using a routine traffic stop to help ICE detain a college student who overstayed her visa. Several Colorado law enforcement agencies are also being investigated. Then, federal funds allocated for school aftercare programs are to be distributed, but schools are still waiting on millions more in federal money promised for other programs. Plus, Colorado’s newest overpass for wildlife will be the world’s largest.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Kiara DeMare, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.