Colorado lawmakers face a nearly $1.6 billion budget deficit when the legislature convenes in January, with Medicaid spending growth far outpacing state revenue limits.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

Boulder County officials are seeking billions in damages from energy companies under state nuisance laws, a case the Supreme Court will hear that could reshape climate litigation across the nation.

Colorado's new Schools to Home program provides down payment assistance to teachers and school employees buying their first homes, with 85 participants already enrolled since its July launch.

Rain runoff sent E. coli levels spiking across the Arkansas River from Pueblo to Las Animas on September 9 and 11, though readings dropped by Saturday as the contamination pulse moved downstream.

Extreme heat and humidity can trigger or worsen asthma symptoms, so health officials urge people to stay hydrated and follow their action plans.

The IRS extends tax relief for drought-stricken farmers and ranchers in 49 states, allowing four years instead of two to replace livestock sold due to dry conditions.

Civil rights groups and unions sue to block ICE agents from polling locations during the November midterm elections, citing voter intimidation and federal election law violations.

In Idaho, abortion rights activists are taking their case directly to doctors, a California lawsuit is ongoing as the new 'public charge' rule takes effect, Michigan social justice groups urge people of faith to go to polls.

A federal judge will hear arguments September 24 on whether states suing to block Paramount Skydance's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery must post nearly $2 billion in bonds.

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, its first increase in three years, as inflation driven by surging energy prices persists despite economic growth.

A lightning-sparked wildfire in July destroyed 43 homes and 100 outbuildings on the Colville Reservation in Washington, with tribal leaders warning that record-breaking fires this year threaten timber income, food sources, and community health across the Pacific Northwest.

After President Trump was photographed aboard Air Force One with a possible demolition plan, a Judge orders no demolition without 30 days' notice, groups push Congress, DMV lawmakers to prioritize climate change, and EPA carbon repeal puts Georgia's coal plants back in the clear.

Southeast Colorado high school football schedule for September 21-26, 2026

Minutes of the August 4, 2026, meeting of the Town of Eads, Colorado, Board of Trustees.

Southeast Colorado high school golf schedule for September 21-26, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school softball schedule for September 21-26, 2026

Plainview School breakfast and lunch menus for September 21-24, 2026

Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.

Clifford Johnston was born January 14, 1931 and departed this life September 15, 2026.

Events in southeast Colorado for September 18-27, 2026.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule for September 21-26, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school softball schedule for September 21-26, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school golf schedule for September 21-26, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football schedule for September 21-26, 2026

A cold front brings a sharp temperature drop to Cheyenne County this weekend, with Saturday night storms posing risks of severe wind, hail and flooding before highs settle in the low 70s.

Kit Carson School calendar for September 28-October 11, 2026

Events in southeast Colorado for September 18-27, 2026.

Cheyenne Wells School calendar for September 28-October 11, 2026

Colorado's economy is expected to grow at 2.1 percent in 2026 as consumer spending remains solid despite trade tensions and rising costs for families.

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, its first increase in three years, as inflation driven by surging energy prices persists despite economic growth.

A Depression-era stone soup tale and history of economic crashes remind us that deregulation and unchecked wealth concentration often precede hard times for ordinary Americans.

Governments worldwide face surging borrowing costs as interest rates climb to near two-decade highs, squeezing budgets for public services and leaving less room for tax cuts.

Denver's Forresters brought professional theater to the city in September 1876, offering audiences their first chance to see dramatic productions as Colorado prepared for statehood elections.

Washington's Supreme Court struck down Initiative 2066, finding the voter-approved measure that would have limited the state's shift away from natural gas violated constitutional rules against ballot initiatives addressing multiple subjects.

Civil rights groups and unions sue to block ICE agents from polling locations during the November midterm elections, citing voter intimidation and federal election law violations.

A secretive group of wealthy conservatives led by former Governor Bill Owens is using Colorado's citizen initiative process to push right-wing ballot measures that serve their interests over voters' own.

Denver's Forresters brought professional theater to the city in September 1876, offering audiences their first chance to see dramatic productions as Colorado prepared for statehood elections.

A nonprofit in Eastern Oregon helps rural residents access energy-saving home upgrades and rebates that urban neighbors already receive, potentially cutting utility bills significantly.

New federal cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs are expected to worsen poverty rates next year, economists warn, even as current census data shows record median incomes.

Local zoning codes and development rules shape whether wildlife survives or disappears as communities expand into natural landscapes.

The IRS extends tax relief for drought-stricken farmers and ranchers in 49 states, allowing four years instead of two to replace livestock sold due to dry conditions.

Nebraska farmers considering a switch to organic production should plan for a three-year certification process and establish clear written agreements about costs and responsibilities.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

Washington's Supreme Court struck down Initiative 2066, finding the voter-approved measure that would have limited the state's shift away from natural gas violated constitutional rules against ballot initiatives addressing multiple subjects.

Utah's school choice program spent $94.7 million last year on private school tuition and educational goods like laptops and STEM kits, sparking debate over whether the vouchers benefit all students fairly.

Colorado Springs City Council postponed voting on a controversial data center project near Garden of the Gods after a contentious hearing with hours of public comment and three arrests.

A secretive group of wealthy conservatives led by former Governor Bill Owens is using Colorado's citizen initiative process to push right-wing ballot measures that serve their interests over voters' own.

Democratic-led states including Colorado are fighting in court to enforce their own health and safety inspections at privately operated immigrant detention facilities, despite federal claims the sites are beyond state authority.

Utah lawmakers are drafting legislation to add privacy protections for automated license plate readers after investigations revealed widespread searches of camera databases outside criminal investigations.

Washington's Supreme Court struck down Initiative 2066, finding the voter-approved measure that would have limited the state's shift away from natural gas violated constitutional rules against ballot initiatives addressing multiple subjects.

Civil rights groups and unions sue to block ICE agents from polling locations during the November midterm elections, citing voter intimidation and federal election law violations.

Extreme heat and humidity can trigger or worsen asthma symptoms, so health officials urge people to stay hydrated and follow their action plans.

Local zoning codes and development rules shape whether wildlife survives or disappears as communities expand into natural landscapes.

Colorado voters and climate advocates are pushing candidates to address environmental concerns in November's election despite strategists' advice to focus on affordability instead.

Nebraska farmers considering a switch to organic production should plan for a three-year certification process and establish clear written agreements about costs and responsibilities.

Oregon faces a $4.8 billion maintenance shortfall for its roads and bridges, second only to New York in the gap between what infrastructure needs and what the state plans to spend.

Utah's school choice program spent $94.7 million last year on private school tuition and educational goods like laptops and STEM kits, sparking debate over whether the vouchers benefit all students fairly.

Federal funding cuts threaten Nebraska's tribal colleges, which serve as engines of economic opportunity and self-determination in Native communities.

Colorado's economy is expected to grow at 2.1 percent in 2026 as consumer spending remains solid despite trade tensions and rising costs for families.

University of Virginia librarian Leo Lo proposes sorting AI responses into four types—factual, interpretive, constructive and strategic—to help users better evaluate which answers need verification before use.

Utah's school choice program spent $94.7 million last year on private school tuition and educational goods like laptops and STEM kits, sparking debate over whether the vouchers benefit all students fairly.

Federal funding cuts threaten Nebraska's tribal colleges, which serve as engines of economic opportunity and self-determination in Native communities.

Colorado Springs City Council postponed voting on a controversial data center project near Garden of the Gods after a contentious hearing with hours of public comment and three arrests.

Kansas health officials warn residents and providers to watch for increased rabies exposure, particularly from bats and other wild animals.

Australian mining giant BHP has staked new claims in remote Southcentral Alaska and begun exploration work targeting copper deposits in the Alaska Range west of Anchorage.

National parks nationwide face a $35 billion repair backlog after a federal maintenance fund expired, leaving roads, trails and visitor centers in disrepair across the country.

Cameron Sholly steps down after nearly eight years as Yellowstone superintendent to become chief operating officer of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

University of Virginia librarian Leo Lo proposes sorting AI responses into four types—factual, interpretive, constructive and strategic—to help users better evaluate which answers need verification before use.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat inflation, making borrowing more expensive for mortgages and auto loans while doing little to slow artificial intelligence investment.

Depth perception allows you to better navigate around objects and is important for hand-eye coordination.

The concept of temperature grew out of the sense of what feels hot and cold to human touch.