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Today is December 5th, 2025, with a special moon alert from 7:30 PM to 9:15 PM EST. Birthdays celebrated this week are encouraged to expect a year of major decisions, accomplishments, and recognition. Gemini listeners may face patience tests, while Scorpios should postpone important financial discussions. Sagittarians need to compromise, and Pisces should be patient with family and authority figures.

Denvers new cold-weather shelter system for families, featuring an in-person screening process at the Inn at the Highlands, has been tested for the first time this week. This year, families receive a motel voucher valid for the entire cold-weather activation period, unlike last winter when parents struggled to secure vouchers over the phone. Ninety families were sheltered on Wednesday night, a significant decrease from last winters average. However, officials caution against comparing this early season to last years coldest periods and are prepared for an increase in demand if the cold weather continues.

The New York Islanders stunned the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche with a 6-3 victory, marking their second consecutive win. Mathew Barzal led the Islanders with a goal and two assists, while Kyle MacLean, Anders Lee, Bo Horvat, and Adam Pelech also contributed. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves, and Casey Cizikas secured the win with an empty-net goal. The Avalanche, despite Valeri Nichushkin, Martin Necas, and Artturi Lehkonen scoring, lost their seventeen-game point streak and their first East Coast road trip game. Barzals power-play goal and Lees 295th career goal for the Islanders were key moments. The Avalanche face the Rangers on Saturday, while the Islanders travel to Florida to play the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Lone Tree Police Department warns of unsafe e-bike, scooter, and motorcycle use, especially among young people. They emphasize the importance of understanding regulations and safety concerns, with Class three e-bikes requiring a helmet and road use. The department prioritizes education over citations, urging parents to research thoroughly before purchasing.

University of Northern Colorados womens volleyball team, despite a valiant effort, lost to Creighton in the NCAA Tournament, marking their eighth attempt without a tournament win. The Bears, after dropping the first set, rallied to win the next two, leading two sets to one against the higher-seeded Bluejays. This performance was noteworthy as it was the first time a Big Sky Conference school had taken an opponent to five sets in the NCAA Tournament since 2001. Creighton, however, proved too strong, winning the fourth and fifth sets, advancing to the second round.

Denver police officer arrested on domestic violence charges, placed on off-line assignment; third such incident in Denver metro area in recent weeks, raising concerns about a trend within local law enforcement agencies.

National Laboratory of the Rockies: A New Name, Unclear Direction The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, known for its focus on renewable energy, has rebranded as the National Laboratory of the Rockies. This shift coincides with the Trump administrations altered energy policy, moving away from renewables. The lab, established in 1973, employs around 3500 people and has not explicitly stated a change in research direction. Concerns arise over potential layoffs and shifts in research priorities, following a previous round of job cuts. The labs research focus is primarily determined by funding, which is influenced by congressional appropriations and the U.S. Department of Energy. The long-term impact of this name change on the labs mission and workforce is still under discussion.

Sergeant Anthony Hamilton, a member of the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office SWAT team, resigned after admitting to being under the influence of alcohol during a school shooting response. The incident, which occurred on September 10, 2025, led to the injury of two students and the death of the shooter. Hamiltons admission came after other officers reported smelling alcohol on him and noticing his erratic behavior. He had driven to the scene despite requesting time off and admitted to being above the legal limit to drive. The agency condemned his conduct, stating it fell far outside their standards.

Real estate expert William Lucas warned the city of Denver against purchasing the Denver Post building in 2022, citing a high price and increasing office vacancy rates. Now, with DP Media Network not paying rent and the city pursuing them, Lucas concerns have proven true, as the city bought the building at a high price and the market has since worsened.