Month: February 2024

awesome + uniting

• Denver-area residents could soon start getting deliveries by drones
• Jokic’s triple-double in 130-110 win over Wizards gives him at least one against every opponent
• Despite many hurdles, Colorado’s economy should plow ahead in 2024, forecast says

awesome + controversy

• Mileage goals, pollution fines, drilling pauses: Colorado Democrats unveil ambitious package to cut ozone
• Starbucks baristas from Lakewood and Longmont join workers across the nation in massive unionization effort
• Lawmakers Advance Bill Mandating More Training To Carry Concealed Handguns in Colorado

awful + uniting

• Colorado rally Saturday marks 2 years since Russian invasion of Ukraine
• Colorado man dies after bite from one of his two pet Gila monsters
• What’s behind the damage to Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. monument: “It’s an absolute disaster and heartbreaking”

awful + controversy

• Debate on trans rights bills may test the limits of acceptable speech in the Colorado House
• GOP candidate Nikki Haley to host rally in Colorado
• Feds investigating Colorado Board of Education member for alleged misuse of union funds

awesome + uniting

• Polis, lawmakers unveil $74 million tax credit, loan program for Colorado quantum companies
• Annual Cripple Creek Ice Festival returns for two weekends
• It’s official: Amache National Historic Site ensures federal protection for former Japanese American incarceration camp

awesome + controversy

• Colorado lawmakers to consider bill that may curb book bans in school libraries and public libraries
• SeaQuest Littleton Animals Rescued by Denver Zoo and Downtown Aquarium
• Colorado Democrats introduce new gun reform measures

awful + uniting

• Colorado butterfly is “likely in danger of extinction” because of climate change, habitat loss, feds say
• Corpse and 30 Cremated Remains Found at Ex-Funeral Director’s Home
• Colorado one of at least 6 U.S. states considering tougher penalties for killing police dogs

awful + controversy

• ACLU sues Children’s Hospital on behalf of an 18-year-old seeking gender-affirming surgery
• GOP chair uses party resources for own congressional bid
• Cyberattack shuts down Colorado public defender’s office

awesome + uniting

• Lunar New Year is an official Colorado holiday this year. Here’s what that means to locals and how they celebrate
• New security checkpoint opens for travelers at Denver International Airport
• Turn office buildings into apartments and get a tax credit, Colorado bill proposes

awesome + controversy

• Colorado Democrats make new push to give Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers more transparency over their rides
• Unaffiliated voters won’t be blocked from open primaries in Colorado this June, judge rules
• What’s Working: Colorado ranked as one of the top states for protecting consumer data, but it still gets a C+

awful + uniting

• Colorado hits Suncor with landmark $10.5 million settlement and tougher monitors for air pollution
• Texas man arrested after alleged motorcycle sprint from Colorado Springs to Denver in 20 minutes
• Denver cuts services in response to the migrant crisis that’s costing the city $180 million

awful + controversy

• Starbucks must reinstate Colorado baristas “illegally” fired, National Labor Relations Board rules
• Trump disqualification case from Colorado faces headwinds of Supreme Court doubt
• Aurora mayor, other GOP leaders slam state party for support of election denier Tina Peters

awesome + uniting

• Ways to celebrate Black History Month in Denver
• TikTok users flood Greeley mailbox with requests for 177-year-old sourdough starter
• Dia may look like a house cat, but this Geoffroy’s cat will make her home at the Denver Zoo

awesome + controversy

• Record wet storm moves away, fog likely through Sunday morning
• Here’s what is in the Colorado bill to allow construction of more accessory dwelling units
• Semitrailers may be prohibited from using the left lane on I-70 through Colorado’s mountains. Truckers aren’t happy.

awful + uniting

• Jane Fonda’s climate activism brings her to Denver’s most polluted neighborhood
• Jeffco student assaults bus driver, union calls for improved safety measures
• Ouray police chief placed on leave amid sexual assault investigation involving stepson

awful + controversy

• El Paso County leaders say migrants from Denver arrived in the area, urge nonprofits not to help
• Republican state rep. opposes resolution to honor Black History Month
• She blames social media for contributing to her daughter’s death. On Wednesday this Colorado mom took her pain to Capitol Hill