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Sen. Paul Lundeen stands at a podium in the capitol foyer, flanked by other lawmakers, as he announces the caucus' 2025 legislative priorities.

Colorado Republicans pitch cuts to energy and housing regulations in 2025

Backpacks like a first grade classroom at Goldrick Elementary.

Fewer students are enrolled in Colorado’s schools this year as diversity increases

By Jenny Brundin

A snowy day over the South Platte River,

It’s going to be a ‘doggone cold weekend’ with Arctic air hitting Colorado

The Palisades Fire burns a neighborhood in California

California wildfires are still raging. Here’s why the risk isn’t the same in the Denver metro

Seth Masket, DU Political scientist professor

Government and Politics

DU political scientist digs into ‘norm violations’ ahead of Trump’s second term

A wolf sprints out of a gray metal crate

Colorado is releasing more wolves. Here’s what we know

State Rep. Jenny Willford speaks to someone at a capitol press conference to discuss her lawsuit against Lyft.

Government and Politics

State Rep. suing Lyft to do more for passenger safety, after assault by driver

By Bente Birkeland

ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA OCTOBER NO SNOW

Arapahoe Basin ski patrollers vote to unionize

By Andrew Villegas

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders takes the field

Deion Sanders could be a candidate to replace Mike McCarthy as Cowboys coach

By The Associated Press

Residential construction in the Pikes Peak region rose in 2024, while permits for new apartments plummeted

By Shanna Lewis

Steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

As the 119th Congress gets to work, Colorado members look to advance national priorities and local interests

Supplies used for a sexual assault forensic exam

Rape kits wait more than a year for processing in Colorado

By Bente Birkeland

A C-130 Hercules from the 153d Airlift Wing,

45 more fire engines, C-130 Hercules sent to battle California wildfires

University of Colorado Boulder campus seen from Flagstaff Mountain Road

CU faces lawsuit from pro-Palestinian protesters over free speech

By Jenny Brundin

Eastbound I-70 reopen over Vail Pass after 5-hour closure for truck crash cleanup

By Nathaniel Minor

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