
Colorado weather: First sustained heat wave of the summer sweeping through state this week
Along the I-25 corridor, temperatures in Denver, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs are forecast to reach the upper 80s to mid-90s this week.

For the first time in nearly four years, there’s no drought anywhere in Colorado – for now
Long-term drought is still a danger, even if there’s been lots of water around the state this year, experts warn.

Colorado weather: Stormy conditions continue across Front Range as Western Slope heat persists
Rain and thunderstorms are likely, but won’t be as intense as what hit the Denver metropolitan area over the holiday.

Colorado weather: Fire warnings cover Western Slope, I-70 corridor as Fourth of July looms
Conditions along the Front Range will be hot Monday, but the weather is expected to cool down Tuesday.

After the Supreme Court rules against affirmative action, Colorado universities, higher education leaders react
In a statement following the ruling, the president and four chancellors of the University of Colorado System, the state’s largest higher education institution, said they remain committed to “fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment.”

LGBTQ teens ‘Slay The Runway’ in fashion workshop made for queer youth like them
“There’s so many weird ways in which people try to control us all, and we want just this to be a place where everyone has freedom, where everybody’s allowed to express who they are.”

Colorado wildfires: Spring Creek fire along I-70 in Garfield County burning over 2,500 acres
The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit said Monday night’s high winds and the area’s heavy fuels allowed the fire to grow rapidly.


Aspen School District sues social media companies over impact on youth mental health
The school district says it has had to hire extra counselors and is devoting significant energy to help kids navigate social media’s impact on their lives.

The Grizzly Creek fire burn scar is recovering in Glenwood Canyon. State officials hope that means fewer I-70 closures
Last year, officials would close I-70 in Glenwood Canyon if a flood warning was issued.

Shooting that left 10 injured likely started as a drug deal and was unrelated to Nuggets celebrations, Denver police say
Police say the shooting stemmed from an altercation between several people.

Colorado weather: Flood warnings active through afternoon as rain rolls along Front Range
In addition to flood warnings across the Front Range, parts of Southern Colorado are under a tornado warning.

Colorado weather: More rain and thunderstorms expected through the week
Some of the storms forecast could produce strong winds and golf ball-sized hail.

Dangerous conditions on Colorado riverways cause recreation restrictions, high need for rescues
If you’re new to the world of water recreation and you’re considering heading to the river this weekend, officials are asking you to rethink that decision.

Colorado weather: How much rain to expect this next week
Rain and thunderstorms return to much of Colorado, while the high country is getting snow.

Eagle County will pay homeowners if they rent to local workers instead of turning their properties into vacation rentals
Homeowners will get a stipend ranging from $2,000 to $12,000, depending on how long the lease is.

Colorado weather: Air quality still poor across Front Range with rain on the way
Smoky skies could clear up Wednesday, when a storm bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms begins to pass through the state.