Jared Polis’ plan to mitigate the economic impact of Trump’s next tariffs? Track the data.

With tariffs on Colorado’s top two trade partners set to begin Aug. 1, Gov. Jared Polis took steps Monday to calculate financial damage to local businesses, consumers and the state’s economy. He ordered the state’s labor, agriculture and trade...

WATCH: Landspout hits Colorado town, damages several buildings

FRANKTOWN, Colo. (KKTV) - Several businesses were damaged after a fast-moving landspout touched down southeast of Denver Monday afternoon. The Franktown Fire Department said the landspout hit a shopping center near Highway 83 and Highway 86: A...

Colorado has third-highest rent, fifth-highest home prices, zoning analysis finds

Colorado had the third highest rent and fifth highest home prices in 2023, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis from a zoning group. Compiled by a group called National Zoning Atlas, the analysis examined zoning codes in all 334 of Colorado's...

New study says parks in Colorado Springs help generate good health and a good economy

More than 20 million people enjoyed City of Colorado Springs parks and open spaces last year, according to a new study by the Trust for Public Land. All those visitors to Colorado Springs’ public recreational spaces during 2024 made a $90 million...

Colorado settles lawsuit with MedRide, the state’s largest provider of non-emergency medical transport

A transportation provider for Medicaid patients and the state of Colorado settled a lawsuit filed after Colorado canceled its contract. Earlier this year, the state's Medicaid agency, Health First Colorado, first suspended, then terminated a...

Colorado Democrat John Hickenlooper's US Senate campaign raises over $1.5 million in latest quarter

U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper's campaign said Monday that the Colorado Democrat brought in more than $1.5 million in the second quarter and finished the fundraising period with more than $2.7 million on hand for his 2026 reelection bid. The...

Luxury hotel in Atlanta changing to Denver company's management

Jessica Killin, Doug Emhoff’s former chief of staff, is running to flip Colorado Springs’ congressional district

The former chief of staff to second gentleman Doug Emhoff announced Tuesday that she is running in 2026 to be the first Democrat to represent Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, a Republican stronghold based in Colorado Springs. Jessica Killin,...

Company demos drone school shooting response at Regis Jesuit High School

Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them in Colorado. The drones are already in action in a few Texas schools and will soon be in hallways in Florida. Right now,...

Colorado Humanities Orgs Scramble After NEH Funding Cancelled

Humanities encompass our traditions, our exchange of ideas, our shared histories and how those things are passed on to future generations, says Maggie Coval, executive director of Colorado Humanities. "We firmly believe that humanities belong to...

Denver Documentary About Mezcal Will Be Screened — in Silver Plume

Fans of mezcal can toast to the Mexican spirit by driving to Bread Bar in Silver Plume, just past Georgetown on I-70, and enjoy a screening of the film Sons of Mezcal on Friday, July 19. The documentary was directed by Denver filmmaker Stephan...

‘People will lose jobs:’ Colorado education leaders brace for impacts of $70 million freeze in federal funds

With just weeks left to finalize back‑to‑school plans, Colorado’s K‑12 districts are scrambling to save educational programs and retain staff after more than $70 million in federal funding was frozen mere hours before the funds were set to...

Woman Defrauded Longmont and Denver Banks For $188,000, No Arrests Have Been Made

The Longmont Police and Denver Police are both investigating cases of bank fraud in which a woman successfully withdrew $100,000 from a Longmont victim’s bank account and $88,000 from a Denver victim’s account. The Longmont Police and Denver...

Colorado Springs office building may be converted into small apartments

A run-down office building will soon be transformed into more than 30 small apartments. Under plans submitted to the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, which issues building permits, the building located at 125 N. Parkside Drive will be...

Skip Boulder: This Underrated Colorado Town Is Just As Cool

Colorado is an outdoor lover's dream destination, with epic scenery, diverse landscapes, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures in some of the state's most popular towns. Boulder, known as the heart of the mountains due to its...

This Affordable Denver Lookalike Has An Epic Craft Beer Scene And Outdoorsy Vibes

While Denver is a must-visit if you're into craft beer, you don't want to miss out on this underrated alternative in a neighboring state. It's hard to overstate the remarkable Denver Beer Trail. It's one of a kind, but this unique city has its own...

Police ask for help after second Longmont bank is hit with fraud

Police say a woman has tried to illegally withdraw other people’s money at two banks in Longmont by impersonating the account holders. The Longmont Public Safety Department is asking for help identifying her, according to a social media post that...

Opening statements set for today in trial of Colorado dentist accused of fatally poisoning his wife

By Andi Babineau, CNN Denver (CNN) — Opening statements are set for Tuesday in the trial of an Aurora, Colorado, dentist accused of fatally poisoning his wife’s protein shakes, plus plotting to kill four others, including the lead detective...

Democrat Michael Bennet's Colorado gubernatorial campaign raises more than $1.7 million for quarter

Colorado gubernatorial candidate Michael Bennet, the state's senior U.S. senator, raised more than $1.7 million in the year's second quarter, the Democrat's campaign said Monday. Bennet finished the fundraising period — his first in the race —...

What contract extensions for Christian Braun, Peyton Watson could mean for Denver Nuggets | NBA Insider

Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider After Nikola Jokic decided against signing a contract extension last week, it became Christian Braun and Peyton Watson’s turn at...