Between high prices for groceries and pet food, some Coloradans say they’re struggling even without a recession
“No Christmas this year,” said one Coloradan.
Stewards of Colorado’s sweetest crops on high alert as invasive mussels gain ground in water supply
Invasive zebra mussels have now infested at least 135 miles of the Colorado River, from the Utah border to Dotsero in western Colorado. And if these tiny pests flow into narrow irrigation pipes and tubes, they threaten to spoil the harvest of Colorado’s sweetest crops.
Massive wildfire reduction projects coming to Colorado forests, which could include logging
The Lower North-South and Pikes Peak Vegetation Management plans could subject more than 300,000 acres to thinning, logging prescribed burning and more over the next 20 years
US House passes Republican health insurance changes, without help from Colorado Dems
The bill doesn’t extend plan subsidies and is not expected to pass the Senate.
Democrats, local governments are gearing up for another round of battles over housing in Colorado
A pair of bills from Colorado Democrats would make it easier for homeowners to subdivide and sell their land and let certain local organizations build housing on their properties despite local zoning rules.
Man set to go on trial for attacking reporter was arrested for contacting witness
Patrick Egan is set to go on trial in January for allegedly following and assaulting a TV journalist.
New Christmas music from Denver jazz pianist Annie Booth, with a nod to Charlie Brown!
Denver jazz pianist Annie Booth’s holiday show at Dazzle has run for more than a decade.
Trump administration cancels $109M in environmentally focused transportation grants for Colorado
“These projects did not align with President Trump’s ambitious America First agenda or were redundant,” a U.S. Department of Transportation spokesperson said in a statement.
Trump to address the nation as his popularity dips in the face of economic concerns
The year-end speech will address his accomplishments so far and look ahead to next year.
The White House promises to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research
Congressman Joe Neguse claims the move is retaliation for Colorado’s refusal to release former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Dec. 17, 2025: Chances low for a white Christmas on Front Range; Dating apps may have enabled a rapist
A scary puzzle comes together today: We’ve had the warm piece, the dry piece, and now wind. We also ask Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo about the chances for a white Christmas. Plus, Colorado ski resorts rely on human-made snow. Also, women sue a dating app company for allegedly enabling a rapist. Later, Colorado’s state historian on the sesquicentennial. And new holiday music from Denver pianist Annie Booth, with a nod to Charlie Brown.
Denver7’s Lisa Hidalgo on a year of weather extremes
In our last weather & climate chat of 2025, Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo reflects on a year of extremes — from heat to drought to twisters. Plus, the chances of a white Christmas.
More than 100,000 Xcel customers still without power Wednesday night amid high winds, unclear when power will return
Xcel is checking 600 miles of power lines before restoring electricity.
Dec. 17, 2025: Dating app assault suit, Colorado’s massive wildlife overpass, cattle thefts resurface
Six women accuse the world’s largest online dating company of enabling sexual assault after they were attacked by a Denver man using its apps.
Xcel Energy might temporarily cut power to high fire risk regions ahead of high wind event
Planned outages could begin as early as 10 a.m., and impact an estimated 52,000 customers.
