October 29, 2025: Bystanders shot by police may not get $20 million payout, perceptions of ICE enforcement, spider pets

A group of bystanders shot by an officer were awarded millions of dollars, but the police department says it’s not liable and won’t pay the money. Then, how the public perceives President Trump’s immigration crackdown, as the administration replaces Denver’s ICE chief to double down on its enforcement campaign. Plus, for Halloween, a woman raising nearly 100 pets — each with eight legs. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org . Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members . Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Allison Sherry reports on the dispute over who will pay a $20m jury award for police misconduct . CPR’s Stephanie Rivera surveys the state about Trump’s immigration crackdown . Denverite’s Kyle Harris and Kevin Beaty go inside the home of nearly 100 spiders . This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.