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Loveland
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Loveland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday a Colorado family from Thornton filed a lawsuit against AI chatbot service Character.AI after their 13-year-old daughter took her own life, alleging that the app’s design—its harmful conversations—worsened her depression and failed to protect her. CBS Colorado
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado officials said that 15 million Coloradans, businesses & sports teams lost money from nearly $2 billion in unclaimed property waiting to be claimed. Residents can check the Great Colorado Payback website to get funds from refund checks, gift cards, or items in safe deposit boxes & have their money returned. CBS Colorado
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thompson School District held Colorado Proud School Meal Month on Oct. 1, serving an all-Colorado lunch menu that featured hamburgers made from Colorado-raised beef, buns from Denver, and apples from Hotchkiss. Students at Coyote Ridge Elementary also enjoyed interactive displays — such as a sticker activity and a photo station — that highlighted the state’s agriculture industry. The Coloradoan
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado is spending $15 million on the world's largest wildlife overpass on I-25—construction will finish in December to help deer, elk and pronghorn cross safely between Larkspur and Monument while reducing wildlife collisions. The Coloradoan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Energy announced that it will eliminate $7.6 billion in grants for 16 blue states—including Colorado—during the shutdown, which means $500 million in Colorado awards are cut. The move may affect ongoing energy projects in the region. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Colorado law requires that semi drivers carry chains on I-70 and other highways from Sept. 1 to May 31 — failure to comply will result in hefty fines. CBS Colorado
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Energy canceled 30 grants—worth over $500 million—for Colorado energy projects amid the federal shutdown. The state Energy Office said the cancellation is expected to raise energy costs and affect grid reliability. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced that starting Nov. 3, income-qualified residents trading in older high-emission vehicles can get point-of-sale EV rebates – $9,000 for new vehicles and $6,000 for used ones. The change comes as federal incentives expire and is part of the Vehicle Exchange program that already helped over 2,700 residents since summer. The Coloradoan
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Avalanche players went to a Thursday Night Football game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on October 2 and wore Rams jerseys since both teams share owner Stan Kroenke—fans posted comments about the unusual display. The game saw the Rams face the 49ers. CBS Colorado
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The Suits: A Musical Journey Through the Decades
7-11 p.m. — Thompson Valley High School — No cost information provided — Experience the harmonies of four gentlemen as they take you through hits from the 50s to the 80s across multiple genres.
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9th Annual Square Foot Art Sale and Fundraiser
6-9 p.m. — Artworks Center for Contemporary Art — Proceeds support local artist development — Enjoy a live art competition and vibrant community art sale.
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Brantley Gilbert Concert
7-9 p.m. — Blue Arena Lot — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of country music with Brantley Gilbert in Loveland.
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Career Tour: Construction Con
9 AM - 2 PM — The Ranch Events Complex — Sign up required — Explore career opportunities in the construction industry for high school juniors and seniors.
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Northern Colorado Home Show
12 PM – 4 PM — The Ranch Events Complex — Free admission — A fantastic opportunity for homeowners to save on all home improvement projects.
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