Concerns grow in Colorado over the VA’s push to send veterans to private care

Bernie Rogoff is a Korean War-era Army veteran who’s spent his life advocating for fellow service members. This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at kunc.org. The 95-year-old led the push for...

Colorado State Land Board Launches First-Ever Biological Carbon Sequestration Leasing Policy to Boost Conservation and Revenue

ALAMOSA, CO – The Colorado State Land Board approved its first-ever Biological Carbon Sequestration Leasing Policy, establishing a clear and consistent framework for voluntary carbon capture projects on state trust lands. This landmark policy,...

Colorado Among Top States to See Significant Drop in Alcohol Use

Alcohol consumption has been on a steady decline across the country, and Colorado is near the top of that trend, according to a new analysis of data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Don't get it twisted:...

Denver police shoot suspect pointing weapon at motorists

A shooting involving Denver police officers injured a suspect during a weapons-related call on Monday. At around 8:20 a.m, Denver police responded to a man pointing a gun at motorists at West Alameda Avenue and South Lipan Street, according to...

Denver police shoot suspect who pointed semi-automatic handgun at officers

Updated on: August 25, 2025 / 10:30 AM MDT / CBS Colorado Denver police shoot suspect who pointed semi-automatic handgun at officers Denver police shoot suspect who pointed semi-automatic handgun at officers 02:45 A suspect was rushed to the...

New Tool Maps the Health Impacts of Toxic Air Pollutants Released with Methane in Super-Emitter Events

On a breezy late summer day in the small Colorado town of Fort Lupton, a massive plume of methane escaped from a hydrocarbon storage tank about 200 feet from an RV park. The leak, the second over four days in September 2023, released enough of the...

Colorado wildfires: State’s fifth-largest wildfire on record now 90% contained

Colorado’s fifth-largest wildfire on record is 90% contained as rain showers and thunderstorms continue across the Western Slope, fire officials said. As of Monday morning, the Lee fire had consumed 137,758 acres, equal to roughly 215 square...

Health Insurance Price Increases Should Cause Americans More Alarm

Yves here. The headline above is a reworked version of the original: The Price Increases That Should Cause Americans More Alarm. Yours truly retained it to highlight its disingenuousness. Who are these “Americans”? It seems vanishingly unlikely...

Denver7 Everyday Hero levels the playing field for fresh food access in Villa Park

DENVER — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, residents of Casa De Rosal — a senior apartment building in Denver’s Villa Park neighborhood — found themselves isolated and struggling to access fresh food. That’s when Andrea Loudd stepped in. Richard...

Denver Justice Project Spotlit at D3 Arts Benefit Concert

Being vocal is more important than being visible, according to frontman Bones. The mysterious leader of Denver hardcore group DROP OUT dons a black ski mask on stage, as do his bandmates, and maintains as much anonymity as possible, including only...

Colorado Lawmakers Change Funding for Health Insurance Bill in Special Session

This story by Sara Wilson appeared on Colorado Newsline on August 24, 2025. Lawmakers now want to sell additional tax credits instead of borrowing from the state’s unclaimed property fund to shore up the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise...

Jedd Fisch reveals Huskies’ depth chart for opener vs. Colorado State

Jedd Fisch wasn’t very fond of two-deep depth charts a year ago. UW’s depth chart remained virtually unchanged week to week during the 2024 season. Changes enforced by season-ending injury were occasionally made, but Fisch repeatedly told media...

Colorado Passes Bill to Fund Reimbursements for Planned Parenthood

The Colorado House of Representatives on Sunday passed a bill that would use state money to fund Medicaid reimbursements for reproductive health care providers, namely Planned Parenthood, that have recently faced federal funding cuts. Senate Bill...

Denver-area company acquires Seattle health tech startup

Family speaks out about mental health among first responders after officer's death

Ask any of 61-year-old Paul Gesi's children, and they would tell you, their father was more than just the badge on his uniform. "My dad had a servant, hero heart," said Amanda Gesi, his eldest daughter. "Our dad was an advocate for victims, for...

Colorado House passes bill to fund Planned Parenthood amid federal cuts

This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | The Colorado House of Representatives on Sunday passed a bill that would use state money to fund Medicaid reimbursements for reproductive health care providers, namely Planned...

Colorado Legislature passes bill to fund Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood

The Colorado House of Representatives Sunday passed a bill that would use state money to fund Medicaid reimbursements for reproductive health care providers, namely Planned Parenthood, that have recently faced federal funding cuts. Senate Bill...

Special session: Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to ease pain of rising health care premiums

DENVER — DENVER — With health insurance premiums in Colorado projected to increase next year, state lawmakers have introduced a measure during the special session that could soften the blow for hundreds of thousands of Coloradans who buy their...

Bill aiming to pause Colorado wolf reintroductions passes — with amendments allowing program to continue

DENVER — New legislation that aimed to pause Colorado's gray wolf reintroduction program and reallocate some of the funds underwent amendments — ultimately allowing the program to continue as planned — and is now headed to the governor's desk....

Day Five of Special Session: Colorado legislature moves key measures forward

As artificial intelligence legislation remained in limbo, Colorado's legislators turned their attention on several other measures during Monday's special session, notably debating a change to a measure bill to set aside $100 million to help lower...