
In big cat ballot measure, a divide that sees hunting as a foundation of wildlife management or a brutal relic
In the state’s territorial days, hunting of the state’s three wild cat species — bobcat, lynx and mountain lion — could better be described as an unrestrained culling.

By Dan Boyce

Colorado wildfire: Crews make progress on ‘aggressive’ Highland Lakes fire as evacuations remain in Teller County
The danger is expected to increase today, with wind gusts of 60 mph forecasted.


The San Luis Peoples Market has been around for 167 years. Its new owners are looking for 167 more
Colorado’s oldest grocery store was the R&R Market. It will re-open as a food co-op with a new name.

By Dan Boyce

Man killed in Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine elevator malfunction honored with memorial procession in Cripple Creek
A procession down main street in the town Thursday honored Patrick Weier, 46, who was killed after an elevator malfunctioned last week.

By Dan Boyce

Xcel Energy’s plan to replace state’s biggest coal plant could start with renewables and gas — and maybe end with nuclear
Some environmental groups are skeptical.


River Gassen, Fifth Congressional District candidate
The Who’s Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado’s elected offices.

By Dan Boyce

Jeff Crank, Fifth Congressional District candidate
The Who’s Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado’s elected offices.

By Dan Boyce

Forced medication of accused Planned Parenthood shooter on hold, providing defense a window to appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
If the U.S. Supreme Court receives a request to accept the case, the filing states the forced medication of Robert Dear remains on hold until the high court decides whether to take up the case.


Colorado District 5 candidate, Republican Jeff Crank on military spending, immigration, and why he believes he should go to Washington, DC
A conversation with Republican Jeff Crank, who has been eyeing this seat for awhile. He lost to Rep. Doug Lamborn in the 2006 and 2008 primaries. Most recently, the former political consultant and talk radio host defeated the embattled head of the state GOP, Dave Williams.

By Dan Boyce

Colorado District 5 candidate, Democrat River Gassen, on creating a strong and supportive economy, Space Force and speaking her truth
A conversation with Democrat River Gassen, a first-time politician, a science lecturer and graduate research assistant at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, with a background in physics.

By Dan Boyce

After cancellation, it looks like Colorado Springs will have a Veterans Day parade after all
A nonprofit is stepping in to organize the event after organizers of the initial parade said they didn’t get enough fundraising.

By Dan Boyce

Proposition 127: Prohibit bobcat, lynx and mountain lion hunting, explained
Prop. 127 would ban the hunting and trapping of bobcats and mountain lions, practices which have been regulated in the state for generations.

By Dan Boyce

Sussing the “Vibecession” at the UCCS Economic Forum
The Pikes Peak Region isn’t doing so bad, no matter how it may feel.

By Dan Boyce

Penrose funeral home owners accept plea deal in federal case, vacating trial
The owners of the Return to Nature funeral home, where 190 decomposing bodies were found, have told the federal court hearing their case they want to change their plea.

By Dan Boyce

Supporters of embattled Colorado GOP chair Dave Williams vote to keep him in his job
Saturday’s meeting was boycotted by the party faction attempting to remove Williams.


Colorado Springs Ford Amphitheater agrees to changes to address noise complaints
Mayor Yemi Mobolade and city staff met with the venue’s operators to discuss additional measures after backlash from neighboring residents.

By Dan Boyce