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Hi Boulder! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will RTD's $44 million grant change Boulder bus service?
  • How four costly interceptions doomed Colorado's home game in Boulder
  • Native youth seek help after touring bison sculpture vanishes in Pueblo

Also on today's calendar: The Future of Longevity with Gary Brecka - LIVE and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RTD to expand metro Denver and Flatiron Flyer routes with $44 million grant (thecherrycreeknews.com) — Boulder riders could see more frequent Flatiron Flyer buses to Denver and Denver International Airport starting in 2027, thanks to a $44 million state grant to RTD. The funding would boost service along U.S. 36 and key Denver corridors, adding millions of rides if the RTD board approves the plan this November and long-term funding is secured.
   

• No. 12 Texas Tech throttles Colorado with 4 interceptions (statenews.net) — A Big 12 matchup in Boulder ended badly for the Buffaloes, as No. 12 Texas Tech picked off four passes and turned a 7-3 halftime deficit into a 29-7 win. Colorado's offense stalled with three third-quarter interceptions, including a pick-six, while the Red Raiders capitalized with steady passing, a strong ground game, and a decisive turnover edge.
   

• Bison sculpture made by Native youth stolen while on statewide education tour (kdvr.com) — A traveling Native youth art project that recently stopped in Boulder suffered a major setback when its bison sculpture and trailer were stolen during a tour stop in Pueblo. The Denver-based Casa Milagro Youth Solutions group spent months creating the piece to educate Coloradans about bison resilience, and is asking anyone with information to contact Pueblo Police or project organizers.
   

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  • Hi, Neighbors, Just a warm reminder about our city and it's people:
    I was dropping off a bag of household trash at Western Disposal when my new iPhone somehow slipped out of my pocket. I didn't notice until I was… (Nextdoor Newlands)
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🗞 Nearby News

Louisville

  • The Supreme Court will hear a climate change case involving the devastating Marshall wildfire (sentinelcolorado.com)
  • Upcoming League of Women Voters of Boulder County Ballot Issue Presentations (yellowscene.com)
  • 2026 USATF 10K Championship results: Aidan Troutner, Emily Venters win titles in Minneapolis (world-track.org)

Niwot

  • Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day and other Boulder events for Saturday (dailycamera.com)
  • Berthoud Oktoberfest and more Saturday events in Longmont (timescall.com)
  • Calia Vaughn, Boulder girls crush the competition at Pat Patten XC Invite (dailycamera.com)

Ok Boulder! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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