Iris Serrano
Editorial Intern/Bucket List Community News
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This week, we’re covering Littleton officials’ comments on a new Peyton Manning-inspired restaurant, Denver patients asking AI for medical advice and DPS’ goals for the school year. Let’s get to it!
Littleton City Officials Defend Incentives for Peyton Manning-Inspired Restaurant
A new restaurant, event venue and public gathering space tied to Peyton Manning is coming to Littleton. Ella Berry took a closer look at the controversial multimillion-dollar incentive deal behind the project.
Denver Residents Turn to AI for Medical Advice
AI is changing how patients research their health, but it can cause unnecessary panic. Our Dylan Barbee spoke with residents and doctors in Denver to learn more about the opportunities and drawbacks of using AI for medical advice.
DPS New Educator Welcome at Auraria Campus Previews 2026-27 Priorities
Denver Public Schools is entering a new academic year facing many changes, like new phone restrictions and school closures. Reporter Trinity Schermerhorn sat in at the district’s annual New Educator Welcome to learn more about their goals for the year.
Bucket List Publisher Shares More About Our Back-to-School Fundraiser
Attending the Noah Kahan concert inspired our publisher, Vicky Collins, to consider community connection and how local news helps create it. Take some time to read more about the importance of our Back to School campaign and how you can invest in quality journalism and support the next generation of storytellers.
There are new limits on sports betting in Colorado. This past Wednesday, a new law imposed restrictions on sports betting in an effort to reduce the industry’s harmful effects. Colorado uses the tax revenue generated from betting to fund the Water Plan Implementation Cash Fund and these new guidelines could affect how much money the state collects.
Alameda Avenue is seeing some changes. The street is known for a high number of crashes because of its width and speed. The city of Denver is reducing the lanes from four to two directional lanes and a turn lane. This method has proved to reduce speeding and the intensity of crashes. Changes aren’t permanent yet but will stay in place until next year.
Colorado is suffering from a firefighter shortage. As the state faces an exceptional drought, fire departments are reporting the need for 2,126 more firefighters. Communities rely on volunteers to assemble crews capable of responding to emergencies. This shortage is especially pressing as large wildfires continue to burn across the state.
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