Tonight’s briefing covers a mix of state‑wide concerns—from lawmakers pressing for answers after a protest outside an ICE facility to a $786 million Powerball draw that captured Colorado’s attention. We’ll also touch on a high‑profile fraud case, the Broncos’ pursuit of a sack record, new school safety tech, and a heroic deputy’s rescue.
Colo. Congressional Dems demand DHS answers after GEO employee shooting outside Aurora ICE facility
The response to a protestor being shot last month outside the Aurora ICE Processing Center has now moved to Washington, D.C.
Did anyone win the $786M Powerball? Here are winning numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 5
The lump sum value of Wednesday’s jackpot was $341.6 million before taxes.
‘Operation Eau de Fraud’: Chicago man accused of $250,000 luxury fragrance scam
A YouTuber who reviewed fragrances for thousands of subscribers was arrested after allegedly swapping pricey fragrances with clay and used bottles.
‘We can break it’: Broncos chase NFL sack record once again
The 2026 Denver Broncos defense wants to take a bite out of the NFL record books, aiming again for the 1984 Chicago Bears’ single-season team sack total.
Douglas County charter school installs drones designed to stop potential attackers
A Douglas County charter school is installing pepper gel-spraying drones inside its campus, as school leaders say the technology could help stop an active…
Arapahoe County deputy helps save baby’s life
Deputy Sam Abrams helped save a 1-month-old infant who was found unconscious and not breathing in a hotel room.
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