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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on October 5 regarding a lawsuit by Boulder, Colorado, against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy for climate-related damages. The eight-justice panel, missing Samuel Alito due to a recusal, showed no clear consensus, leaving the future of similar state lawsuits uncertain.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on October 5 in Suncor Energy v. Boulder, a pivotal case determining whether federal law preempts state-level climate damages lawsuits against fossil fuel companies. Boulder seeks billions in damages from ExxonMobil and Suncor for alleged climate-related harms. Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself, creating a risk of a 4-4 split that would uphold the lower court's decision without setting a national precedent.
The Supreme Court begins its new term on October 5 by hearing arguments in Suncor Energy v. Boulder, a case determining whether federal law precludes state-level climate damages claims against fossil fuel giants. The city and county of Boulder seek billions in damages from ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy, alleging they misled the public about climate change impacts. Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself, creating a risk of a 4-4 split that would uphold the lower court's decision without setting a national precedent. The ruling could impact dozens of similar lawsuits filed by other U.S. municipalities and states.
Walsh Construction excavator Ron Pitelka helped uncover a 50-ton dolostone boulder 30 feet underground at O’Hare during the airport’s multibillion-dollar modernization; the rock is now on display outside the O’Hare Multi-Modal Facility, and Chicago residents can submit name ideas, with staff selecting finalists and the final name determined by public vote.
Colorado public health officials warn that a person with a confirmed measles case may have exposed others at several north metro Denver sites—Avanti Food & Beverage and Gelato Boy in Boulder, Pearl Street Mall, the Westin Westminster for a Denver Gem and Mineral Show, and the Good Samaritan Hospital ER in Lafayette—between Sept. 8 and Sept. 11, with symptoms possible through Oct. 2. There have been 25 measles cases in Colorado this year, most in unvaccinated individuals under 18. Exposed people should monitor for fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash, and contact a health provider if symptoms develop or to report exposure to public health authorities.
Airbnb will pay $200 to first-time Boulder hosts who rent out their homes during Sundance, following the festival’s move from Park City to Boulder for January 2027. The incentive is part of a broader Colorado package including a $34 million refundable tax credit to lure the festival, aimed at boosting lodging, keeping prices down for locals, and delivering a regional economic boost as Sundance anchors in Boulder with a statewide footprint.
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the NSF from transferring the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center away from UCAR, finding the move arbitrary and likely retaliatory against Colorado in connection with Tina Peters and Gov. Polis. The ruling preserves the status quo while UCAR's lawsuit proceeds and criticizes the agency for offering no performance justification and for limiting public comment. The decision protects essential weather and climate research used by federal agencies and industry, and represents a notable legal setback for the administration's NCAR restructuring effort.
Mohamed Soliman, 46, pleaded guilty to more than 100 State charges tied to a June 1 Boulder firebombing that killed 82-year-old Karen Diamond and injured others. Boulder District Judge Nancy Salomone imposed a mandatory life sentence without parole plus the maximum terms on dozens of crimes, to be served consecutively (life plus about 2,128 years). The U.S. DOJ is weighing the death penalty in a separate federal case, which Soliman said he would welcome. The attack occurred during a peaceful demonstration near the Boulder courthouse; victims’ statements highlighted it as an act of terror against a Jewish community. Soliman, Egyptian-born with an asylum claim pending, also has family in the U.S. whose immigration status is being addressed.
A Colorado man pleaded guilty to a 2025 firebombing at a Boulder demonstration in support of Gaza hostages, killing one and injuring about a dozen, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman pleaded guilty in Boulder County District Court to murder and related charges for a June firebomb attack on a pro-Israel demonstration that killed an 82-year-old woman and injured about a dozen others. He faces up to life in prison without parole in the state case. He has pleaded not guilty to federal hate-crime charges, with prosecutors weighing the death penalty in the federal matter. Investigators say he planned the attack for a year, yelled 'Free Palestine!' and threw Molotov cocktails at roughly 20 demonstrators, targeting people linked to Israel; the defense contends the motive was opposition to Zionism, which may not qualify as a federal hate crime.
The City of Boulder will close all city-owned Open Space and Mountain Parks property west of Hwy. 93, Broadway, and Hwy. 36 from sunset Friday (Mar 13) to sunrise Sunday (Mar 15) as a precaution against extreme fire conditions and dangerous winds; Boulder County Parks will similarly close western OSMP areas on Saturday. Flagstaff Road will be closed to non-residential traffic. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning. Xcel Energy plans a Public Safety Power Shutoff for some customers Saturday afternoon, with potential 24–48 hour outages. Residents are urged to sign up for BOCOalert/BOCOinfo, follow ODM updates, have evacuation plans, and heed safety guidance during the wind event.
The Sundance Film Festival announced its 2027 edition will be held in Boulder from Jan 21–31, centered in downtown and CU Boulder campuses with venues across the city (including Boulder High, Boulder Theater, Chautauqua Auditorium, Dairy Arts Center, Macky Auditorium and more) and talks at Canyon Theater and Old Main. The centralized, Boulder-only setup aims to streamline logistics versus Park City, though hotel capacity remains limited; locals will have easier access to screenings after premiere-night tickets.
Sundance opens its final Park City edition in a mood of transition, honoring founder Robert Redford as the festival prepares to relocate to Boulder next year, while curating a star-filled lineup of new features, restored classics and documentaries that underscore its enduring indie-film legacy.
A Disney World employee was hit and injured by a large prop boulder during a stunt show, with footage of the incident going viral on TikTok. The accident occurred during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, raising concerns amid recent safety issues at the park.
Boulder police issued a public alert about Ray Andrew Walters, a registered sex offender with a history of sexual assault and other crimes, who is known to stay near Highway 36 and Baseline Road. Walters, convicted of attempted sexual assault on a child and failing to register as a sex offender, has no fixed address and has been released without supervision, raising community safety concerns.