Local Schools Safety: Hays USD 489 says a man arrested for alleged electronic solicitation and sexual exploitation was a nighttime custodian at Hays Middle School, adding the allegations didn’t involve students or school activities and that officials are coordinating with authorities. Denver Education Politics: A fresh round of controversy swirls around the Denver Public Schools board and Superintendent Alex Marrero, with reporting focused on contract extensions, governance disputes, and whether required board meetings were held. 9/11 Remembrance in Colorado: Hundreds of Coloradans took part in the Red Rocks 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, honoring first responders who died in the attacks, while other communities marked the anniversary with ceremonies and tributes. Statewide Public Safety/Crime: The Colorado 23rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office warns domestic violence victims about scam calls from people posing as law enforcement or bail bondsmen demanding money. Business & Growth: Harmony Painting released a 2027 HOA repainting planning checklist for Denver-area communities, covering condition assessments, approvals, sequencing, and resident communication. Tech & Energy Policy: A bipartisan House bill would push state utility regulators to require data centers to cover the full incremental cost of grid upgrades, aiming to prevent energy-bill spikes. Sports (Denver): The Broncos’ stadium debuted self-serve “SmartServ” beer machines that use ID and face checks for age verification.