
Multiple wildfires throughout western Colorado continue to burn Friday
More than a dozen fires are creating heavy smoke, with more lightning and gusty winds expected for parts of the Western Slope Friday.

One Big Beautiful Bill law blocks Colorado patients on Medicaid to go to Planned Parenthood for care as others face future without SNAP
The impact of the massive Republican budget act is showing up in organizations across Colorado

The ‘skinny’ Farm Bill included in Republicans’ tax and spending package brings mixed relief for Colorado producers
Some agriculture groups worry it could make it less likely to get a full Farm Bill passed in this Congress.

Council approves bid to reopen Colorado Springs City Auditorium as an event space
The once lively building that has hosted everything from political rallies, to artists like Jimi Hendrix and Van Morrison, and roller derby competitions has seen better days.

Colorado Arts Spotlight: New Cirque du Soleil show, ‘Echo,’ arrives in Denver, plus things to do this weekend
Your weekly arts and culture news briefs, catching you up on the latest across Colorado — plus, things to do.

Local artist Keisha Makonese is one of many who will show their work at the Colorado Black Arts Festival
The 39th Annual event takes place on the west side of City Park this weekend.
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Chaffee County evacuations still in place as wildfire that destroyed two homes continues Friday
Chaffee County residents near the Mountain View fire northwest of Buena Vista remain under evacuation orders.

Rep. Jeff Hurd on Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: ‘It’s not perfect’ but positives win out
The freshman Republican Congressman discussed impacts on energy, healthcare and immigration enforcement.

Six Colorado sites considered for potential ICE Detention expansion
Gov. Polis said federal officials haven’t told his office what its plans are for new detention facilities in the state.

Home prices in Colorado Springs hit record high, even with many homes for sale
The median price for a single-family home in the Pikes Peak region hit $500,000 for the first time in June.

Accused Boulder firebomber could be tried as soon as September, but additional charges could push trial back
The trial was set for the Tuesday after Labor Day.

Trump administration cancels millions in agriculture funding for Western states, including Colorado ranchers and farmers
The USDA says it's rebranding a climate-friendly agriculture program to cut red tape and redistribute more money directly to farmers, but it’s unclear how much funding will still go to Colorado.

New nationwide pause in Trump’s birthright citizenship order, this one from judge in New Hampshire
The injunction won’t affect families in Colorado, which is already under a separate court order.

Denver science museum discovers dinosaur deep beneath its own parking lot
We have Jurassic Park at home.

Insurers fight state laws restricting surprise ambulance bills
A Colorado bill banning surprise billing for ambulance rides passed unanimously in both legislative chambers, only to be met with a veto from the governor. As more states pass such legislation, some are hitting the same snag — concerns about raising premiums.

‘Miracle’ small-town theater company marks 60th summer season as federal cuts hit
In an out-of-the-way former silver mining town, Creede Repertory Theatre has proven itself gritty enough to thrive.

The discounts behind Colorado’s EV boom are disappearing fast
The best time to buy or lease a battery-powered car in Colorado was sometime in 2024. The second-best time is right now.

Herds over highways: Colorado’s largest wildlife overpass is now under construction above I-25
Located on the interstate between Monument and Larkspur, the Greenland Wildlife Overpass aims to provide a safe passage for large animals such as deer, elk, and pronghorn over six lanes of traffic.