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🔬 Rape Kit Backlog Receives Huge Donation

An anonymous individual has donated $52,500 to help process Colorado rape kits. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has been under immense pressure to clear a staggering backlog of untested rape kit evidence. The donation will help, but the agency still has a long way to go.

• Some context: The CBI’s goal for rape kit turnaround time is 90 days. Its current average is 570 days. [Westword]

💰 Numbers Are In For the Mayor’s Big Bond Package

The mayor’s office has finally unveiled the cost estimates for the projects proposed within his now $935 million Vibrant Denver bond package. “Transportation and mobility” appears to be getting the most funding, while “health and human services” is getting the least. [Denverite]

🥁 A Loss for the Local Music Scene

After more than 40 years serving percussionists in the metro area, Rupp's Drums announced it will close its doors for good on August 31. Current owner Alex Simpson said in a post on Instagram that the store will be liquidating all inventory, effective immediately. [@RuppsDrums]

🐺 A Win for Wolf Reintroduction Efforts

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has confirmed the formation of three new grey wolf packs in addition to the already established Copper Creek pack. All three packs have new pups — which indicates successful breeding — and are reportedly located in Jackson, Routt, and Rio Blanco counties. [CO Sun]

• Fluffy cuteness alert: Three pups that are part of the Routt County pack were captured on tape playing by a trail cam. [CPW]