ArtsLocal artist Keisha Makonese is one of many who will show their work at the Colorado Black Arts FestivalBy Elaine Tassy
AgricultureTrump administration cancels millions in agriculture funding for Western states, including Colorado ranchers and farmersBy Ishan Thakore
Life and CultureWhere to find Fourth of July fireworks and celebrations in ColoradoBy Lauren Antonoff Hart
EducationOutdoor preschool advocates worry proposed rules under new law could shut them downBy Jenny Brundin
ImmigrationMore than 100 immigrants detained at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado SpringsBy The Associated Press
Government and PoliticsColorado lawmakers finalize budget proposal. Here’s what they cut to close $1.2B gap — and what they didn’tBy Brian Eason, The Colorado Sun
EducationSome Jeffco students could soon get automatic admission to Colorado School of MinesBy Chalkbeat
NewsFormer US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, born in Colorado, dies at age 93By The Associated Press and Colorado Public Radio Staff
EducationColorado is facing a budget shortfall. Advocates say that shouldn’t stop progress to boost school funding.By Chalkbeat
Government and PoliticsColorado is about to further limit when sexual assault victims’ prior sexual activity can be discussed in courtBy Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun
Life and CultureNew report says fewer Coloradans identify as ‘Christian,’ mirroring a national trendBy Elaine Tassy
NewsSupreme Court turns back challenges to laws keeping abortion opponents away from clinics, patientsBy The Associated Press
Government and PoliticsColorado will join multiple states to sue over Elon Musk and DOGE access to US TreasuryBy Ryan Warner