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Cartels have a direct line from I-25 to hit I-70 and beyond, but the seizures’ impact is yet to be seen.
What does a series of record-breaking drug busts mean for Colorado?
Cartels have a direct line from I-25 to hit I-70 and beyond, but the seizures’ impact is yet to be seen.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Cartels have a direct line from I-25 to hit I-70 and beyond, but the seizures’ impact is yet to be seen.
The state’s lagging employment market should be slightly better than this year, according to a CU economic report.
Colorado forecast to add more jobs next year, but still not a lot
The state’s lagging employment market should be slightly better than this year, according to a CU economic report.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The state’s lagging employment market should be slightly better than this year, according to a CU economic report.
The Westminster Democrat will step down Jan. 5. A Democratic vacancy committee will be convened to select her replacement.
Shannon Bird to resign from Colorado legislature to focus on congressional bid
The Westminster Democrat will step down Jan. 5. A Democratic vacancy committee will be convened to select her replacement.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The Westminster Democrat will step down Jan. 5. A Democratic vacancy committee will be convened to select her replacement.
Books are about the West or by authors with regional connections
A bookseller’s guide to good reads this holiday season
Books are about the West or by authors with regional connections
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December 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Books are about the West or by authors with regional connections
A wrestling team from Mesa County was on their way back to the Western Slope when the collision happened.
Grand Junction high school students, coach remain hospitalized after Lakewood bus crash
A wrestling team from Mesa County was on their way back to the Western Slope when the collision happened.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A wrestling team from Mesa County was on their way back to the Western Slope when the collision happened.
Secretary of State has refused the latest request for data on voters.
Colorado's Secretary of State argues feds have no right to voter data
Secretary of State has refused the latest request for data on voters.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Secretary of State has refused the latest request for data on voters.
With a shutdown-created hole in the numbers and state agencies doubting data, it’s hard to paint a pretty picture for the state’s employment.
Colorado’s job market slumps as legislative economist calls out bad data
With a shutdown-created hole in the numbers and state agencies doubting data, it’s hard to paint a pretty picture for the state’s employment.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:16 AM
With a shutdown-created hole in the numbers and state agencies doubting data, it’s hard to paint a pretty picture for the state’s employment.
The coal plant was slated to close in a few weeks, but will stay open while its troubled neighbor, Comanche 3, is repaired.
Regulators greenlight keeping Pueblo’s Comanche 2 coal plant open another year
The coal plant was slated to close in a few weeks, but will stay open while its troubled neighbor, Comanche 3, is repaired.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The coal plant was slated to close in a few weeks, but will stay open while its troubled neighbor, Comanche 3, is repaired.
Dr. Rhonda Epper, the current president of Trinidad State College, is the sole finalist for the CSU-Pueblo presidency.
Sole finalist for new president named for Colorado State University-Pueblo
Dr. Rhonda Epper, the current president of Trinidad State College, is the sole finalist for the CSU-Pueblo presidency.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Dr. Rhonda Epper, the current president of Trinidad State College, is the sole finalist for the CSU-Pueblo presidency.
Advocates say the House version of the Kids Online Safety Act doesn’t go far enough in holding social media companies accountable.
As House debates keeping kids safe on social media, one Colorado mom says bills don't go far enough
Advocates say the House version of the Kids Online Safety Act doesn’t go far enough in holding social media companies accountable.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Advocates say the House version of the Kids Online Safety Act doesn’t go far enough in holding social media companies accountable.
From classic and campy holiday shows to festive holiday markets, there's tons to do across the state.
Things to do in Colorado this weekend
From classic and campy holiday shows to festive holiday markets, there's tons to do across the state.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
From classic and campy holiday shows to festive holiday markets, there's tons to do across the state.
A pivotal hearing arguing the Trump administration broke the law with its treatment of public media took place in Washington D.C. on Dec. 4.
NPR, CPR and other stations battle Trump's defunding of public media
A pivotal hearing arguing the Trump administration broke the law with its treatment of public media took place in Washington D.C. on Dec. 4.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A pivotal hearing arguing the Trump administration broke the law with its treatment of public media took place in Washington D.C. on Dec. 4.
The change is possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Buses and Bus Facilities Program and the Low-or No-Emission Program.
Public buses in Pueblo could soon become more environmentally friendly
The change is possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Buses and Bus Facilities Program and the Low-or No-Emission Program.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:28 AM
The change is possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Buses and Bus Facilities Program and the Low-or No-Emission Program.
The senator was killed in an I-25 traffic crash last week. Former colleagues and friends are remembering her role in pushing for change inside the Capitol.
Democratic Sen. Faith Winter changed State Capitol culture in the #MeToo era
The senator was killed in an I-25 traffic crash last week
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December 5, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The senator was killed in an I-25 traffic crash last week. Former colleagues and friends are remembering her role in pushing for change inside the Capitol.
Jim Stevens directs Denver's Veterans Arts Council and organized "Beyond the Military: From Combat to Canvas."
This Vietnam veteran lost his sight, but not his vision. Now, his art hangs in the Denver Art Museum
Jim Stevens directs Denver's Veterans Arts Council and organized "Beyond the Military: From Combat to Canvas."
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December 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Jim Stevens directs Denver's Veterans Arts Council and organized "Beyond the Military: From Combat to Canvas."
After working as one of Colorado's top public health officials, Dr. Tista Ghosh advised Fortune 500 companies during the pandemic. Now, after writing a book, she's turned to spreading health information online.
Doctor and author turned social media creator: Former Colorado public official on posting science-based health content
After working as one of Colorado's top public health officials, Dr. Tista Ghosh advised Fortune 500 companies during the pandemic. Now, after writing a book, she's turned to spreading health…
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December 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
After working as one of Colorado's top public health officials, Dr. Tista Ghosh advised Fortune 500 companies during the pandemic. Now, after writing a book, she's turned to spreading health information online.
District is asking for a summary judgment in discrimination case, saying it acted appropriately and swiftly to complaints.
Douglas County School District says there isn’t a case in racial discrimination lawsuit filed by Black and biracial students
District is asking for a summary judgment in discrimination case, saying it acted appropriately and swiftly to complaints.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:50 AM
District is asking for a summary judgment in discrimination case, saying it acted appropriately and swiftly to complaints.
The change places them in danger of detention.
Thousands of Venezuelans in Colorado lose legal status, move into the shadows
The change places them in danger of detention.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The change places them in danger of detention.
A lot of the answer has to do with airplanes — but that's not all.
Why Denver's weather reports come from DIA where no one lives| Colorado Public Radio
A lot of the answer has to do with airplanes — but that's not all.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM
A lot of the answer has to do with airplanes — but that's not all.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife said conflicts are often traced back to human behavior – like leaving food out.
2025 marks above-average year for bear related conflicts in Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife said conflicts are often traced back to human behavior – like leaving food out.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Colorado Parks and Wildlife said conflicts are often traced back to human behavior – like leaving food out.
Too few people practice it for numbers to show up in national religious studies.
A Ute Mountain Ute spiritual leader reflects the importance and private nature of vision quests, sun dances, and sweat lodge ceremonies
Too few people practice it for numbers to show up in national religious studies.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Too few people practice it for numbers to show up in national religious studies.
The new program mirrors efforts in other states to bring nonpartisan scientific input to lawmaking
Science at the statehouse: experts will embed at the legislature to help lawmakers craft informed policies
The new program mirrors efforts in other states to bring nonpartisan scientific input to lawmaking
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December 3, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The new program mirrors efforts in other states to bring nonpartisan scientific input to lawmaking
Nearly half of the funding for the purchases came from donations.
Pikes Peak Library District purchases buildings that house Ruth Holly and Ute Pass branches
Nearly half of the funding for the purchases came from donations. The district spent 2.6M to purchase the buildings nearly a year after closing the Rockrimmon library branch.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Nearly half of the funding for the purchases came from donations.
The Black Resilience in Colorado Fund is marking its 5th anniversary.
Amid DEI pushback, Colorado nonprofit says funding Black-led and focused organizations is extra challenging but more important than ever
The Black Resilience in Colorado Fund is marking its 5th anniversary.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The Black Resilience in Colorado Fund is marking its 5th anniversary.
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The 66-page ruling Tuesday by Senior U.S. District Judge R. Brooke Jackson of Colorado is a comprehensive rejection of a tactic regularly used by ICE to meet quotas set by the Trump administration. (via @cprnews.bsky.social)
Court demands end to unjustified warrantless arrests, restricting a tool ICE frequently uses to detain immigrants
Unless reversed on appeal, it is likely to place a severe restriction on ICE’s operations in Colorado.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The 66-page ruling Tuesday by Senior U.S. District Judge R. Brooke Jackson of Colorado is a comprehensive rejection of a tactic regularly used by ICE to meet quotas set by the Trump administration. (via @cprnews.bsky.social)