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Aug. 22, 2025: A cooldown at long last amid drought, wildfires; Tennis’ farewell tour nears an end

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Wildfire smoke colors the late-day sky seen from Highway 9 running beside Green Mountain Reservoir between Silverthorne and Kremmling, Aug. 10, 2025.

Denver7 chief meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo joins us to discuss weather, climate, and water in the face of worsening drought and wildfires on the Western Slope. Then, researchers hope to unravel the mystery of hailstorms. Plus, Denver music duo Tennis nears the end of their farewell tour in Colorado; their last date here is Tuesday, August 26 at Mission Ballroom in Denver. Plus, helping teachers help themselves to build housing in Southern Colorado. And the National Goalball Championships in Colorado Springs showcase our state's future in the sport.