Government shutdown set to end, after House passes spending package
Colorado’s Republicans voted for the measure to end the longest shutdown in history, while Democrats opposed it because it did not address skyrocketing health care costs.
A decade-old Aurora ICE detention center lawsuit reaches the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court case puts the original, 11-year-old detainee labor case on hold.
Family Storytime with Ingrid Law
Join award-winning author Ingrid Law for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for kids ages 0–5 and their grown-ups!
Photos: Northern lights as seen across Colorado last night (and yes, you may be able to see them again tonight)
From Palisade to Gunnison and Ridgway to Erie, here’s what residents across the state caught on camera last night.
Acacia Park ice rink re-opens Friday, despite the warm temperatures
Colorado Springs’ 13th annual ‘Skate in the Park’ season kicks off with a holiday celebration.
With an $850 million shortfall looming, Gov. Polis and lawmakers spar over how to balance the budget
Members of the Budget committee had sharp words when Polis presented his spending proposal Wednesday.
Rep. Lauren Boebert helps force House vote on release of Epstein files
Boebert met with White House officials before the petition was finalized but denied she was pressured to remove her support.
States blow past Colorado River deadline, Arizona wants feds to order water cuts
The seven states in the Colorado River Basin were unable to reach an agreement on the river’s management, but talks continue.
Colorado’s AG, Democratic lawmakers criticize Trump administration move to include medical debt in people’s credit reports
“Medical debt is an often unmanageable or unpredictable challenge that just hits people like a ton of bricks out of nowhere,” said AG Weiser.
Nov. 12, 2025: Colorado’s midterms mean new statewide leadership; Gasoline Lollipops break genre stereotypes
Soon enough, Colorado will have new leadership. In 2026, top seats are wide open for the first time in eight years. From the governor, attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer to the U.S. Congress, we take stock of the midterm election with Purplish. Then, new music from the Gasoline Lollipops, which defies musical genres.
Outgoing Douglas County School Board rejects charter school contract extensions, debates trans student policy
In an at-times charged final meeting, the board rejected a controversial resolution that would have given high-performing charter schools 10-year contracts instead of five.
South Metro Fire District avoids cuts, now plans to grow after mill levy win
After years of rising demand and budget strain, South Metro Fire says the vote means stability — and accountability — for the future.
Did you get a spectacular photo of the northern lights? We want to see it!
Plus: The aurora might be back Wednesday night. Here’s how to photograph it.
Solar storms bring colorful northern lights to unexpected places in the US, including Colorado
Space weather forecasters confirmed that storms reached severe levels on Tuesday, triggering vibrant northern lights as far south as Kansas, Colorado and Texas.
Nov. 12, 2025: Judge blocks social media warnings, church loses case over homeless encampment, gut health and your brain
Colorado lawmakers’ efforts to protect kids from the harms of social media hit another setback — this time in court.
