Wildfire Smoke & Health Alerts: The Aspen Acres Fire kept expanding over the July 4 weekend, with officials reporting rapid growth and continued evacuations, while Colorado public health agencies issued air quality advisories for smoke impacts—Pueblo saw air improve at times but still faced unhealthy pockets, especially for people with heart or lung conditions, kids, and older adults. Landmark in the Line of Fire: Bishop Castle’s caretaker was hospitalized after a fall, and the family waited anxiously as evacuation orders put the historic site near the blaze; officials said the landmark is still standing, though the fire was still burning. Road Safety: A Colorado State Patrol trooper was injured when a high-speed SUV hit the cruiser during a traffic stop near Watkins on I-70; the trooper and two others were taken to the hospital. Violence in Denver: Denver police reported a stabbing that left one woman dead and two others injured. Impaired Driving Case Update: A Denver crash victim’s family says a suspected impaired driver caused life-threatening injuries, with long recovery ahead. Public Health Research: CSU research adds to the case for lower BAC limits, finding Utah’s .05 change was linked to larger drops in alcohol-involved fatal crashes. Foodborne Illness Watch: Health officials continue tracking a fast-growing “explosive” diarrhea parasite outbreak tied to cyclosporiasis.