Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest Airlines for 2022 holiday travel fiasco
A winter storm paralyzed Southwest’s operations in Denver and Chicago, then caused cascading failure that stranded over 2 million travelers.
In Colorado town built on coal, some families are moving on, even as Trump tries to boost industry
The Cooper family has worked in the coal industry in Colorado for generations. That’s ending as one of three coal mines in their area closes in a statewide shift to cleaner energy.
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump’s birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
His order would upend more than 125 years of understanding that the Constitution’s 14th Amendment confers citizenship on everyone born on American soil, with narrow exceptions.
Colorado Rockies hire Josh Byrnes as general manager to turn around franchise, AP source says
The Colorado Rockies have hired Josh Byrnes as their new general manager, a person familiar with the decision told the The Associated Press.
Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns
Supporters say the change will generate money for cash-strapped parks.
Less than 3 weeks after cancer surgery, Broncos’ Alex Singleton is back in the game
Surgery was scheduled for a day after the Broncos game against the Raiders when Singleton had nine stops in Denver’s 10-7 win on a Thursday night.
Colorado man found dead in Trinidad and Tobago after he reportedly tried to purchase marijuana
Local police say the suspect is in custody.
Some families are ‘adopting’ turkeys for Thanksgiving instead of eating them
At Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Colorado, a $25 donation comes with a certificate, photo and either a virtual or in-person visit.
Settlement creates new limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say lets landlords drive up prices
Ten states — including Colorado — had joined the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit. Those states were not part of Monday’s settlement, meaning they can continue to pursue the case in court.
Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager
The team announced his promotion from interim manager on Monday.
Chauncey Billups, NBA coach and CU Buffs grad, pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
The Hall of Famer will be arraigned in a federal court in Brooklyn on Monday.
CU Athletic Director Rick George, who hired Deion Sanders, to step down at end of academic year
George plans to move into an advisory role to the chancellor and serve as director of athletics emeritus.
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.
Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta from NFL’s Browns to run baseball operations, AP source says
The Colorado Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta from the NFL’s Cleveland Browns to run baseball operations. A person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press about the decision, which has not been officially announced.
Trump nominates former New Mexico lawmaker to lead Bureau of Land Management
President Donald Trump nominated a former lawmaker from New Mexico to oversee the management of a quarter-billion acres of public lands that are concentrated in Western states.
Judge rejects plea deal for funeral home owner accused of stashing nearly 190 decaying bodies
On Monday, family members of the deceased will argue that the deal’s 15- to 20-year sentence isn’t enough.
