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Teen boy killed on Colorado 14er “tried to protect younger brother”when lightning struck

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Teen boy killed on Colorado 14er “tried to protect younger brother”when lightning struck

A lightning strike on Mount Blue Sky killed 15-year-old Levi Strobel and injured his younger brother and three adults Sunday

by Olivia Prentzel

There’s never been a Native American on Colorado’s wildlife commission. State tribes want that changed.

Equity

There’s never been a Native American on Colorado’s wildlife commission. State tribes want that changed.

by Tracy Ross

4th firefighter dies from injuries sustained in Knowles wildfire in western Colorado

4th firefighter dies from injuries sustained in Knowles wildfire in western Colorado

by David Krause

Hoping to hike, fish, boat or camp in Colorado this summer? Find out how drought and wildfires can impact plans.

Hoping to hike, fish, boat or camp in Colorado this summer? Find out how drought and wildfires can impact plans.

by Jason Blevins, Michael Booth and Shannon Mullane

How to prepare for a wildfire in Colorado

How to prepare for a wildfire in Colorado

by Olivia Prentzel

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The number of high school grads in Colorado is shrinking. Can colleges weather enrollment drops?

Education

The number of high school grads in Colorado is shrinking. Can colleges weather enrollment drops?

by Erica Breunlin

Can landlords in Colorado wait up to 60 days to return security deposits?

Housing

Can landlords in Colorado wait up to 60 days to return security deposits?

by Cassis Tingley

One Boulder couple’s response to climate change: Grow trees, lots of trees, and give them away

Coloradans

One Boulder couple’s response to climate change: Grow trees, lots of trees, and give them away

by Corbett Haase

What’s Working: Why Southeastern Colorado’s fishing economy could sink

Economy

What’s Working: Why Southeastern Colorado’s fishing economy could sink

by Tracy Ross and Tamara Chuang

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Victor Marx dinged for campaign finance violations

Victor Marx dinged for campaign finance violations

Shimon Blau qualifies for ballot as unaffiliated candidate in 1st Congressional District, will face Melat Kiros

Shimon Blau qualifies for ballot as unaffiliated candidate in 1st Congressional District, will face Melat Kiros

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New fire starts up near Aspen Acres fire with weather conditions creating the possibility for more

Wildfire

New fire starts up near Aspen Acres fire with weather conditions creating the possibility for more

by Erica Breunlin

Colorado’s largest wildfires this summer could cost a quarter billion dollars, early estimates show

Water

Colorado’s largest wildfires this summer could cost a quarter billion dollars, early estimates show

by Shannon Mullane

Sweetwater residents blast Forest Service plan for development around Sweetwater Lake

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Sweetwater residents blast Forest Service plan for development around Sweetwater Lake

by Jason Blevins

Firefighters, biologists work together to rescue Uncompahgre cutthroat from charred forest

Outdoors

Firefighters, biologists work together to rescue Uncompahgre cutthroat from charred forest

by Jason Blevins

Colorado town sued over ICE detention center

Colorado town sued over ICE detention center

by Brian Eason

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Denver Water’s 1.5 million customers are falling way short of drought-cutting goals

Denver Water’s 1.5 million customers are falling way short of drought-cutting goals

Supercharged bubbles are threatening Lake Powell’s dam. Federal officials are battling to sustain water levels.

Aspen Snowmass hopes to battle warmer winters by storing snow. Here’s how.

10 Colorado trains and trams that speak to our history

10 Colorado trains and trams that speak to our history

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10 Colorado drinks to toast 150 years of state history

Aurora ICE detention center worker arrested in shooting of protester

Aurora ICE detention center worker arrested in shooting of protester

People urge Hudson town leaders to fight immigration detention center

ICE contractor GEO Group to open new immigrant detention center in Hudson

Colorado’s Western Slope D.C. lawmakers propose blocking controversial Glenwood Springs limestone mine expansion

Outdoors

Colorado’s Western Slope D.C. lawmakers propose blocking controversial Glenwood Springs limestone mine expansion

by Jason Blevins

What to do in Colorado this week: 2 music festivals in Denver’s RiNo and South Broadway neighborhoods

What's Happening

What to do in Colorado this week: 2 music festivals in Denver’s RiNo and South Broadway neighborhoods

by Parker Yamasaki

$30M will be spent to clear the water at scenic Grand Lake

Water

$30M will be spent to clear the water at scenic Grand Lake

by Jerd Smith

How the Steamboat Springs Nordic combined community is moving on without the Olympics

Outdoors

How the Steamboat Springs Nordic combined community is moving on without the Olympics

by Betsy Welch

Cases of the “explosive diarrhea” parasite increase in Colorado, but still no worry of an outbreak

Health

Cases of the “explosive diarrhea” parasite increase in Colorado, but still no worry of an outbreak

by John Ingold

Manny Rutinel, in deleted Reddit posts, voiced support for movement to give animals same legal rights as people

Manny Rutinel, in deleted Reddit posts, voiced support for movement to give animals same legal rights as people

by Jesse Paul

Phil Weiser taps Jefferson County commissioner as running mate in Colorado governor’s race

Phil Weiser taps Jefferson County commissioner as running mate in Colorado governor’s race

by Jesse Paul

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Littwin: Capitalist Jared Polis has suddenly launched a war against socialism. But why?

by Mike Littwin

Nicolais: Gov. Jared Polis will leave office hated by most of his fellow Democrats. Will Fox News be next?

by Mario Nicolais

Opinion: New BLM proposal and lease sales will devastate Colorado public lands, communities

by State Rep. Naquetta Ricks and Erica Sparhawk

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On an Aurora golf course, young caddies learn confidence, communication — and how to handle a paycheck

Coloradans

On an Aurora golf course, young caddies learn confidence, communication — and how to handle a paycheck

by Kevin Simpson

With their fruit crops obliterated by freeze, these Colorado growers are forced to flex their business muscles to survive

With their fruit crops obliterated by freeze, these Colorado growers are forced to flex their business muscles to survive

by Betsy Welch

The history of adobe in southern Colorado stretches back well beyond 150 years

Culture

The history of adobe in southern Colorado stretches back well beyond 150 years

by Parker Yamasaki

Pity the lonely brook trout: How to stop an invasion with this one genetic trick

Pity the lonely brook trout: How to stop an invasion with this one genetic trick

by Michael Booth

What the heck is happening in downtown Denver?

Economy

What the heck is happening in downtown Denver?

by Tamara Chuang

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Drew Litton: What we’ll be watching at Broncos camp

Drew Litton: What we’ll be watching at Broncos camp

by Drew Litton

“What’d I Miss?”: Decriminalizing the homeless

“What’d I Miss?”: Decriminalizing the homeless

by R. Alan Brooks and Cori Redford

Jim Morrissey: The late, lamented lawn

Jim Morrissey: The late, lamented lawn

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In “Questioner,” rogue AI imposes its own rules on the legal system that employs it

by Steve Posner

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After 17 years immersed in AI, Steve C. Posner has a story to tell

by The Colorado Sun

The Bookies Bookstore explores the paranormal, superheroes and Ireland

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The Bookies Bookstore explores the paranormal, superheroes and Ireland

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Is it legal to store an unsecured handgun in a car in Colorado?

Crime and Courts

Is it legal to store an unsecured handgun in a car in Colorado?

by Cassis Tingley

Do half of US adults under 30 live with their parents?

Economy

Do half of US adults under 30 live with their parents?

by Cassis Tingley

Are more than 80% of wildfires started by humans?

Wildfire

Are more than 80% of wildfires started by humans?

by Cassis Tingley

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