Delivery drones are coming to Denver. But who regulates them?
As Walmart prepares to bring drone delivery to the region, Colorado cities are trying to figure out how much control they have over the technology.
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Colorado home sellers are cutting prices more than people in other states
The state’s sluggish housing market stands out as high interest rates sap buyer demand across the U.S.
Meet the future of the LA Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony
As the classical concert season ramps up, two of America's finest orchestras will soon be led by new conductors when Daniel Harding takes over in Los Angeles and Elim Chan leads in San Francisco.
Mayor Yemi Mobolade presents Colorado Springs budget for 2027
The budget anticipates an increase in revenue of $38.1 million.
Two killed in plane crash near Eldorado Canyon State Park
The plane was last detected near Eldorado Springs after takeoff from the Vance Brand Airport in Longmont on Sunday night, authorities said.
Supreme Court hears Boulder climate case as Trump administration urges court to kill it
The high court will not issue an opinion on the contentious case for several months
Jessica Killin’s new TV ad features Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre’s relatives criticizing Jeff Crank
Sky Roberts and his wife, Amanda, appear in the ad with Killin in a direct-to-camera condemnation of Crank for refusing to meet with them about the congressional effort to force the release of federal files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Loveland Ski Area is ready to make snow for the season. Now it just needs Mother Nature to cooperate.
After a historically snow-starved year in the West, Loveland has tested its snowmaking system and is waiting for the right conditions to fire up the guns.
Put down the soup spoon. Near-record heat is headed for Colorado’s Front Range
Temperatures could run as much as 20 degrees above normal Monday, with 90-degree heat possible in northern Colorado.
Listen: Knocking down buildings in Denver drags up bad memories, but empty office space drags on the economy
Demolition is treated as a last resort for unused space, but places like 1300 Logan St.
How Democrat Phil Weiser says he would govern Colorado
Attorney General Phil Weiser, a Democrat, faces Republican Victor Marx this fall.
Cripple Creek and Victor gold mine generated about $830 million in economic activity statewide last year
About 430 mine employees extract more than 150,000 ounces of gold each year.
Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year is Strasburg science teacher Merci Ames
Melanie Ames is a science teacher at Strasburg High School and has been teaching for 35 years.
Aurora PD’s new human trafficking unit says more than half the survivors it recovered in its first year were children
Police say the unit isn’t necessarily uncovering a rise in trafficking, but giving investigators more resources to identify ongoing exploitation.
Boulder’s climate case gets its most consequential audience yet: The Supreme Court
After more than eight years in lower courts, Boulder’s case against two oil giants will kick off the Supreme Court’s new term.
Victor Marx campaign receives one of the largest fines in state history
Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx fined for accepting campaign contributions above the state’s legal limit.
Here are Colorado’s ski resort opening dates for the 2026-2027 season
Some resorts are hoping to open “ASAP.”
Ballots are headed out. Here’s what you need to know
For one, you still have plenty of time to register to vote.
Hickenlooper again pushes feds for answers regarding fire deaths
Four wildland firefighters died in a fire in Western Colorado in June.
Results of the 5314 Music Video Experiment 2026
The concept is simple: 10 bands, 10 filmmaker crews, $1,000 each and one weekend to make a music video. The 5314 Music Video Experiment, run by creative studio owner Doug
Listen to The Whisper Game — a new podcast from CPR News and Futuro Media
A series about a young migrant, an international gang, and how Aurora, Colorado, became a test case for Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
Two Colorado Springs hotels receive Michelin Key, making 16 total across state
The Broadmoor and Mining Exchange hotels received the designation, a new ranking from Michelin offered since 2024.
A fall tradition in Colorado Springs is back for another year with the Venetucci Farm pumpkin giveaway
Venetucci Farms is celebrating the community with pumpkins through October.
Why Leslie Jones, whose comedy career began in Fort Collins, is a terrible liar
Ahead of shows in Pueblo and Denver this week, the SNL alum discusses her quest for comedy excellence.
Thousands of legal immigrants in Colorado lose Medicaid coverage as SNAP changes roll out too
Changes are part of HR1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which Republicans and President Trump passed last year.
Gov. Jared Polis gets vaccinated to protect against flu and COVID-19
Colorado doctors say it’s a good idea if you do too.
Former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart dies
Hart served on the bench from 2017 to 2025, resigning months after she took a leave of absence to deal with health concerns.
Weld County approves new fracking project despite pushback from residents
Residents say the community is already overburdened with oil and gas production
BVSD parents are suing over plan to close schools
The district is addressing declining enrollment, but a lawsuit says the board made decisions behind closed doors.
Most fire restrictions lifted on the Western Slope as temperature drops
After a tough wildfire season, western Colorado breathes a cautious sigh of relief.
Colorado to stop killing wolves amid worries over falling population, parasites and low pup counts
CPW says it will continue to work with livestock producers to mitigate wolf attacks but that it must address lower-than-normal adult wolf survival rate and pup survival rate that’s expected to fall.
Listen: Millions of tax dollars boosted controversial ‘education’ campaign for Front Range rail
A campaign loaded with positive messages about the Colorado Connector include paid Instagram influencers and targeted mailers.
Senate leaves a lot undone as it wraps up its work before election campaigning
Senators tried to pass a number of bills before leaving Washington for the campaign trail.
The 13 best horror music videos of 2026
Remember that famous line from the 1982 horror classic Poltergeist, when Carol Anne presses her hands against the static-filled television in the dark living room and signals to her family
Student Count Day is here. What that means for school districts across Colorado
Student enrollment counts determine funding for the rest of the school year across the state.
Hurd notes independence, pragmatism in 3rd Congressional District reelection bid
Republican Jeff Hurd faces Democrat Dwayne Romero in the race to represent western and southern Colorado.
Denver artist Danielle SeeWalker paints murals with Palestinians in West Bank
Danielle SeeWalker used money she won in a settlement against the town of Vail, which cancelled an artist residency they’d offered her, to work on murals in the West Bank with local artists.
Romero pitches leadership, service in race to represent 3rd Congressional District
Democrat Dwayne Romero is challenging Republican Jeff Hurd to represent southern and western Colorado.
Colorado Springs fire chief to retire after 40 years of service
Fire Chief Randy Royal joined the force in 1987. His last day will be in March 2027.
Former student of Lakewood charter school sues school, principal and former executive director for mishandling racial harassment
The lawsuit claims Addenbrooke Classical Academy did not take action to investigate, stop or prevent the harassment of the Black student.
Heavy rainfall over southern Colorado and northern New Mexico is supercharged by Hurricane Polo
A total of 4-6 inches of rain is expected to fall over Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Beulah is facing significant flash flooding.
Avalanche agree to terms with coach Jared Bednar on a four-year extension through 2030-31
The Colorado Avalanche agreed to terms with Jared Bednar, the head coach with the most wins in franchise history.
Drought has decimated Colorado’s biggest reservoir, and the livelihoods of those who depend on it
Low water devastated recreation; effects on fish and electrical production could be next
Military academies won’t give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth says
This decision is part of Hegseth's broader efforts to reshape military education, including severing ties with prestigious universities and introducing courses centered on Western civilization.
Weiser seeks to motivate Democratic volunteers in Mesa County as canvassing begins
Phil Weiser, a democrat, is campaigning in a reliably Republican part of Colorado.
Breaking down Michelin’s visit to Colorado Springs with Side Dish
Four by Brother Luck and the Penrose Room at the Broadmoor were each acknowledged by the famed Michelin Guide.
Another lawsuit claims San Isabel Electric was responsible for the Aspen Acres fire
The suit, filed Sept. 23, alleges the electric cooperative did not adequately prevent the fire from igniting in June.
Lawsuit links DIA runway death to failures in airport security and mental health care
Attorneys say they plan to expand the number of defendants to state agencies in the future.
ICE operation near Colorado Springs elementary school raises concerns
Students at Turman Elementary school were walking to school while the agency was looking for a suspect.
State asks federal judge to temporarily halt planned new immigration detention facility
The state argues that the impact of the former prison on the community has not yet been fully assessed.
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Crocs and Malta: How US companies are using tax havens to shield profits
A recent New York Times investigation found Malta has become the new hotspot for US companies, including Colorado-based Crocs, who want to dodge corporate taxes.
Balls and parachutes fly high at track and field day for kids who are deaf, hard of hearing
The annual event brings together kids with hearing loss from across the state
Coloradans get a $170 million investment in rural healthcare
Money will go to projects for telehealth, EMS, substance abuse treatment and more but as facilities face dramatic Medicaid cuts.
City commissioners in Raton, N.M. reject moratorium on data centers despite petition
Residents collected hundreds of signatures to urge city leadership to put the moratorium in place.
Vail’s pass sales dip under memories of no snow last year
The resort giant is making its forecasts conservatively, and hoping for better conditions this season.
Remnants of Hurricane Polo will reach Colorado this week. Here’s what to expect.
Eastern and southeastern portions of the state are expected to be hardest hit
Justice Alito recuses himself from major Boulder climate lawsuit
Oral arguments in the case will kick off the Supreme Court’s new term on Oct.
The Local 303: Colorado artists we’re featuring for October 2026
Discover what’s next in Colorado music this month with 12 new and returning artists in our Local 303!
District 11 school board votes to reinstate teacher fired over pro-union social media posts
Angelica Givler-Viers has been on administrative leave since last fall.
GEO Group employee who shot protester outside Aurora ICE facility charged
Brandon Booth faces charges of first-degree assault and first-degree attempted assault.
Former Boulder deputy arrested after firing rounds at the sheriff’s office headquarters
Tyler Reilly is also suspected of firing rounds at police vehicles outside the Broomfield Police Department.
Colorado health insurance prices poised for another big jump in 2027
State and federal subsidies, though, will blunt the price increases for people with lower incomes.
Lakewood’s Cider Days celebrates the city’s apple orchard, agricultural past
Before Lakewood was subdivided to build homes, it was home to dense orchards with hundreds or apple tree varieties.
A builder of tiny homes sees big potential in small Plains town
Ben VanderWerf chose Arriba, Colorado — population 202 — to raise a family and start a business. Can he buck the town’s decline?
Poudre School District proposes closing nine schools in latest consolidation plan
This is the second time the district has sought to close schools to address dropping enrollment.
Increased traffic, shrunken monuments headline policy shifts on public lands
The federal government has moved on some land management decisions, with other options on the table.
Proposition 133: Penalties for Human Trafficking of a Minor
This proposition would require life in prison for human trafficking of minors.
Delta’s new film festival celebrates the art of local movie magic
Seasoned and emerging filmmakers will be featured Saturday
Top Colorado Springs leaders are going to Huntsville to make space friends
The four-day summit, sponsored by the Colorado Springs chamber, is meant to rebuild the relationship between the two cities after a bitter, years-long fight for U.S. Space Command.
Indie 102.3 Giveaways
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Voter guide for Colorado US Senate third-party candidates
Current Sen. John Hickenlooper is running for a second, and he says final, term in office.
From tragedy, the Glass family honors their son with new arts center
Christian Glass, who was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy, loved art. Now some of it hangs in a new center for youth in Lyons.
Colorado’s adults are the nation’s leanest. But they are getting less lean
The new report comes as the Trump administration cuts access to nutrition assistance.