Air Force Academy sued over race-conscious admission practices
Military academies are currently exempt from the Supreme Court’s ruling that affirmative action in higher education is unconstitutional
Fire mitigation goats are back in action – this time at Lockheed Martin Waterton Campus
After the Quarry fire, Lockheed Martin realized it needed to do more to protect 98 acres of open space in Jefferson County.
Denver Food Innovation Center seeks ‘Taste Buds’ to support foodie entrepreneurs
Beyond product development, the Food Innovation Center was also created to help agricultural producers draw revenue by turning their harvests into value-added products.
Coloradans got $5 million more in insurance claims this year thanks to free help from the state
Hail and wildfires are two of the biggest claims for homeowners in Colorado.
Rep. Jason Crow wants members of Congress to have unfettered access to ICE detention facilities
Crow is co-sponsoring the bill with a Republican member from Florida that would stop immigration officials from barring members of Congress from conducting oversight at the facilities.
Lima beans and toast: Fort Carson working to combat bad food at soldier dining facilities
Soldiers have to pay for their food each month, but many have taken to social media to decry a lack of nutritional value – or not enough food at all – in their meals.
New History Colorado Center ’90s exhibit reminds visitors of resilience in the face of an ever-changing world
Like many throwback exhibits, organizers hope to help visitors tap into some comforting nostalgia.
Inflation is hitting everyone hard, especially your local food bank
“We’re spending four times as much money on only twice as much food.”
Save the snow days: A young activist seeks to preserve tradition
Twelve-year-old Emily Beckman has set out to return the joy of snow to her classmates and beyond by petitioning to change its ways and go back to snow days.
Listen: How Denver bartenders are trying to stop sexual assault through Change on Tap
Bars and businesses are training staff and donating money to stop sexual assaults.
40 elementary students abandoned by Douglas County bus driver in busy intersection
Students say the driver was threatening them. It’s unclear if the driver could face criminal charges, but an investigation is underway.
Colorado voters are generally optimistic about the future, but many don’t feel aligned with either political party
New polling suggests many in the state swing left on social issues, and right on fiscal ones.
DIA nears 100 million passengers ahead of schedule, but the rapid growth has created fewer satisfied passengers
A survey ranked DIA 12th out of 20 mega airports in 2024, falling five slots from 2023.
Listen: The Michelin Guide is giving Denver’s food scene a huge boost, but the pressure that comes with it is high
Heavy is the head that wears the Michelin Star.
Aurora Police Department says officer who shot Kilyn Lewis didn’t violate agency policy
The finding comes after an independent monitor found critical issues with the shooting, including the use of the department’s SWAT team.
Listen: Denver’s first Black fire station just won national recognition. This is its story
Behind the unassuming walls of Fire Station No. 3, you’ll find more than 130 years of Black history.
