July 23, 2025: Deputy sued for helping ICE, frozen funds for schools, record-breaking I-25 wildlife crossing

The state is suing a sheriff’s deputy for using a routine traffic stop to help ICE detain a college student who overstayed her visa. Several Colorado law enforcement agencies are also being investigated. Then, federal funds allocated for school aftercare programs are to be distributed, but schools are still waiting on millions more in federal money promised for other programs. Plus, Colorado’s newest overpass for wildlife will be the world’s largest. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Kiara DeMare, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño. 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 lawsuit against a sheriff’s deputy . CPR’s Jenny Brundin has an update on federal funds for schools . KRCC’s Havalin Haskell writes about a new wildlife overpass . Denverite's Alex Scoville shares the new branding for the National Women's Soccer League team slated to start play in Denver .