🚨 David Weiss — the recently fired former chief of Jeffco Public Schools — died by suicide, authorities believe, amid a criminal investigation involving his possession of child pornography. (9News)
🐺 A male wolf in Grand County that died after its August capture by wildlife officials had been illegally shot, a necropsy revealed. Federal authorities are now searching for the killer and offering a reward. (Colorado Sun)
📜 Numerous new laws took effect this week in Colorado, including a ban on using cell phones while driving and a requirement that eggs sold in the state come from cage-free chickens. (CPR)
🏈 A trio of Denver Broncos players yesterday was named Pro Bowlers: Linebacker Nik Bonitto, wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. and cornerback Pat Surtain II. (CBS4)
⚠️ The Colorado Avalanche Information Center is warning about potential avalanche danger through the weekend amid poor conditions connected to a recent snowstorm. (Denver Post 🔑)
🍜 Pho King Rapidos is closing its food stall at Avanti due to construction. The Vietnamese restaurant's last day is Jan. 12, but owners say a new concept is underway, Alayna reports.
🍗 Bojangles, a North Carolina-based fried chicken chain, is slated to debut in Colorado this year with locations in Pueblo and the Denver area. (Westword)
