South Metro Fire Rescue will ask voters to approve a mill levy to make up for a budget shortfall this fall
It’s not the only department that needs help, 82 percent of fire departments in the state say they don’t have adequate funding to meet their top three needs.
What the discovery of improperly stored bodies in a Pueblo funeral home says about the state’s death care industry
When a loved one passes, here are some steps to try to ensure their remains are properly taken care of.
Lee Fire explodes over weekend to more than 113,000 acres, making it the 5th largest in state history
Gov. Polis declares state of emergency, evacuations are in place near Lee and Elk fires.
August 11, 2025: Coal’s resurgence, police use drones and real-time cameras, beaver restoration
Coal may be staging a comeback in Colorado, as energy demand skyrockets.
How veterans and first responders are using psychedelics and storytelling for healing
Organizations like Warriorside and SIREN are connecting with vets, firefighters, police and more to help them heal from personal and career traumas.
August 6, 2025: Fire and smoke, new laws in effect, psychedelic practitioner licensing, a very Colorado jam
Hundreds of new laws take effect today in Colorado, including regulations on where you can get a puppy and how to unsubscribe from pesky lists.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms plan to treat private body of water linked to Colorado River for invasive zebra mussels
The Colorado River tested positive for the invasive species in July.
Man arrested in Commerce City for allegedly pointing laser at planes near DIA
The suspect also had an unrelated felony warrant out for his arrest.
In Arapahoe County, sheriff’s deputies can now wear cowboy hats. For some it’s more than a uniform
It’s a small policy shift, but one that’s turning heads.
Fort Collins teen to compete at baton twirling world championships
The senior began twirling at the age of six. He says he was inspired to try the sport after watching his sister compete recreationally.
Ink and Redemption: A Colorado tattoo artist is turning tragedy into art
After an immense loss and surviving a bad car accident, tattoo artist Joel Medina channeled his emotions into creativity and tattooing.
Colorado joins lawsuit against the Trump Administration over defunding Planned Parenthood
AG Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia Tuesday in legal action over the spending law’s “defund provision.”
State legislation that lowered property taxes has also drastically reduced funding for emergency services
In the South metro, voters could be asked to make up the difference with local taxes.
The Colorado River is officially positive for invasive zebra mussels
The species has the potential to impact drinking water for millions of people.
Synthetic psilocybin nears FDA review, signaling a potential shift in American mental healthcare
Supporters believe that FDA approval will make the drug more accessible. Right now, traditional psilocybin therapy offered at healing centers in the state is not covered by insurance.
