Food & Military Nutrition: HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. visited Fort Carson to highlight a new campus-style dining program aimed at improving soldiers’ nutrition and cutting down on greasy, highly processed options. Affordability & Inflation: Denver-area prices rose 5% over the past year, with food, housing and other costs still climbing even as inflation had cooled earlier. Public Health Watch: CDC data show U.S. tuberculosis cases remain at a 14-year high, with Colorado up sharply and experts warning detection and treatment systems are under strain. Local Health & Care Access: A Colorado Springs nonprofit, Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center, marked 10 years and says it has helped more than 50,000 veterans with mental health, housing and job support. Health Policy & Oversight: A report alleges CMS approved hospital funding faster in Democrat-led areas than in Republican-leaning communities, raising questions about rural hospital support. Community Safety: Douglas County is moving to tighten rules on low-powered scooters and off-highway vehicles on roads as crashes and dangerous behavior increase. Health in Schools: Lake County School District approved pay raises for teachers and staff starting 2026-27, including higher starting salaries and benefits. Wildlife & Road Safety: Estes Valley Land Trust announced a June 27 wildlife-safety breakfast focused on reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions.