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The tops of houses in a sprawling neighborhood with mountains outlined in the background.
News

Democrats, local governments are gearing up for another round of battles over housing in Colorado

A pair of bills from Colorado Democrats would make it easier for homeowners to subdivide and sell their land and let certain local organizations build housing on their properties despite local zoning rules.
By Lucas Brady Woods, KUNC
Dec. 17, 2025, 3:56 pm
Mesa County Justice Center in Grand Junction
Justice

Man set to go on trial for attacking reporter was arrested for contacting witness

Patrick Egan is set to go on trial in January for allegedly following and assaulting a TV journalist.
By Tom Hesse
Dec. 17, 2025, 3:48 pm
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Colorado Matters

New Christmas music from Denver jazz pianist Annie Booth, with a nod to Charlie Brown!

Denver jazz pianist Annie Booth’s holiday show at Dazzle has run for more than a decade.
By Michael Hughes
Dec. 17, 2025, 3:39 pm
GAS STATION TARIFFS
Transportation

Trump administration cancels $109M in environmentally focused transportation grants for Colorado

“These projects did not align with President Trump’s ambitious America First agenda or were redundant,” a U.S. Department of Transportation spokesperson said in a statement.
By Colorado Sun
Dec. 17, 2025, 2:38 pm
Trump
Government and Politics

Trump to address the nation as his popularity dips in the face of economic concerns

The year-end speech will address his accomplishments so far and look ahead to next year.
By NPR
Dec. 17, 2025, 2:36 pm
Environment

The White House promises to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research

Congressman Joe Neguse claims the move is retaliation for Colorado’s refusal to release former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
By Sam Brasch
Dec. 17, 2025, 12:31 pm
Colorado Matters

Dec. 17, 2025: Chances low for a white Christmas on Front Range; Dating apps may have enabled a rapist

A scary puzzle comes together today: We’ve had the warm piece, the dry piece, and now wind. We also ask Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo about the chances for a white Christmas. Plus, Colorado ski resorts rely on human-made snow. Also, women sue a dating app company for allegedly enabling a rapist. Later, Colorado’s state historian on the sesquicentennial. And new holiday music from Denver pianist Annie Booth, with a nod to Charlie Brown.
By Ryan Warner
Dec. 17, 2025, 11:15 am

Denver7’s Lisa Hidalgo on a year of weather extremes

In our last weather & climate chat of 2025, Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo reflects on a year of extremes — from heat to drought to twisters. Plus, the chances of a white Christmas.
By Ryan Warner
Dec. 17, 2025, 10:13 am
WEATHER HIGH WINDS GOLDEN
Weather

Tens of thousands without power due to Xcel public safety shut off Wednesday amid high winds

Shutoffs will impact Boulder, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Larimer and Weld counties, where most schools are closed today.
By Molly Cruse and Tegan Wendland
Dec. 17, 2025, 9:10 am
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Colorado Today

Dec. 17, 2025: Dating app assault suit, Colorado’s massive wildlife overpass, cattle thefts resurface

Six women accuse the world’s largest online dating company of enabling sexual assault after they were attacked by a Denver man using its apps.
By Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Dan Boyce
Dec. 17, 2025, 6:00 am
HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC POWER LINES DOUGLAS COUNTY
Weather

Xcel Energy might temporarily cut power to high fire risk regions ahead of high wind event

Planned outages could begin as early as 10 a.m., and impact an estimated 52,000 customers.
By Molly Cruse, Haylee May, and Alejandro A. Alonso Galva
Dec. 17, 2025, 4:00 am
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Environment

Largest wildlife overpass in North America now ready for use by elk and other critters in Douglas County

The 200-foot-wide Greenland Wildlife Overpass offers a safe crossing for a variety of animals and connects nearly 40,000 acres of habitat on both sides of I-25.
By Shanna Lewis
Dec. 17, 2025, 4:00 am
Ute Mountain Tribal Park
News

Thinking about taking a pottery shard from Mesa Verde or Ute Mountain Tribal Park? Don’t

Drop it right now, before something bad happens to you.
By Elaine Tassy
Dec. 17, 2025, 4:00 am
A group of people wearing colorful costumes and headdresses are walking down a sidewalk. The participants are spread out along the sidewalk, with some closer to the foreground and others further back.
Health

‘We feel safer at church.’ Latino community works together to provide health care access amid fear, high costs

A recent health fair offering vaccines, physicals and more moved to a different Weld County location due to immigration enforcement fears.
By John Daley
Dec. 17, 2025, 4:00 am

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