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Paul Aragons Tragic End: Accidental Drowning in Coal Creek - The Boulder County Coroners Office has identified the cause of death for Paul Aragon, a 34-year-old man found dead in Coal Creek. Officials confirm accidental drowning, months after his initial disappearance in May.

Elway documentary premieres on Netflix, offering an intimate look at John Elways life, from his early days to his iconic status in football. The film covers his career, including his baseball draft and Super Bowl victories, and delves into his personal tragedies and challenges as a team executive.

Rents in the U.S. have skyrocketed, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,578 and two-bedrooms at $1,858, a 41% and 37% increase respectively from 2020-2025. This surge is outpacing wage growth, causing financial strain for many. Cities like New York, San Diego, and Miami have seen the most significant hikes, with one-bedroom rents in New York jumping $854. Despite some cities like San Francisco seeing slower growth, nationwide rents are projected to ease by only 1% next year, offering little relief.

Trump Administration Tightens Immigration Policy: Work Permits for Refugees, Asylum Seekers Reduced to 18 Months The Trump administration has announced a significant change to immigration policy, reducing the validity period for work permits for refugees, asylum seekers, and other protected immigrants from five years to eighteen months. This change also affects immigrants with pending applications for asylum or permanent residency. The new rule aims to increase the frequency of vetting for these individuals, following a broader effort to tighten immigration procedures. The change comes in response to an attack on two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., last week, with officials citing public safety concerns. The new policy applies to all work permit applications filed after December 5th and those already pending on that date.

Okava Pharmaceuticals MEOW-One trial is testing a GLP-One drug implant for cats, aiming to combat obesity and improve their health. This potential breakthrough could revolutionize veterinary medicine, with results expected next summer and approval sought for cats within two years.

In a significant blow to the fentanyl crisis, the DEAs Rocky Mountain division seized over one million fentanyl pills, marking the third-highest nationwide. Colorado alone confiscated over 665,000 potentially deadly pills and 2.41 kg of fentanyl powder, equivalent to 1.2 million lethal doses. Despite a national decline in overdose deaths, Denvers numbers remain alarmingly high. Special Agent David Olesky highlights the danger, as most deaths are due to unknowingly consuming fentanyl. Operation Fentanyl Free America, a comprehensive effort, aimed to disrupt the supply chain. Despite a 50% decrease in fentanyl pills in the last two years, one in three pills still contains a lethal dose, emphasizing the deadly risk.

A former Aurora police officer, Philip Lawrence Sullivan, faces serious charges including assault and child abuse after a domestic violence incident in Westminster. Sullivan, 37, was charged with eight misdemeanors, including third-degree assault, child abuse, harassment, and weapons charges. The incident occurred on November 26th when Sullivans wife called police after he allegedly threw a bowl at her, pushed her into a bathtub, and threatened her with a gun. Sullivan surrendered after a three-hour standoff and is scheduled to appear in court on February 23rd.

Colorado mourns the loss of State Senator Faith Winter, who passed away at forty-five in a car crash. Governor Polis orders flags to half-staff, and a memorial service is held at the West Steps of the State Capitol. Winter, a Democrat, served twelve years in the Senate, known for her progressive stances on climate change, abortion rights, and paid family leave. She was a courageous advocate for women and families, leading a movement to address sexual harassment at the Capitol.

Googles Year in Search report reveals top trending questions of 2025, with Charlie Kirks assassination topping the list. Netflixs KPop Demon Hunters secures second place, while Labubu, the collectible monsters, round out the top three. Six-seven hand gesture, popular among Generation Alpha, also makes the list.