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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Wednesday that the meeting took place as the Trump administration scrambles to stop the files from being released.
Lauren Boebert met with Trump administration in White House situation room about Epstein files
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Wednesday that the meeting took place as the Trump administration scrambles to stop the files from being released
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November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
About 600,000 Coloradans receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
State says Coloradans who get food stamps should start receiving full November benefits as soon as Thursday
About 600,000 Coloradans receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits
coloradosun.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“It Comes in Waves,” on display at The People’s Building in Aurora, is the latest in an ongoing project to put names, faces and stories behind COVID statistics.
One woman’s method for coping with COVID turned into a 5-year art project, now on display in Aurora
“It Comes in Waves,” on display at The People’s Building in Aurora, is the latest in an ongoing project to put names, faces and stories behind COVID statistics
coloradosun.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The presidential portraits at the Colorado Capitol are coming down — at least temporarily
The presidential portraits at the Colorado Capitol are coming down — at least temporarily
The decision to replace the portraits with an exhibit celebrating Colorado’s 150th statehood anniversary comes after an uproar earlier this year when President Trump complained about how he looked in...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Are the Broncos set to demolish the Denver Water offices for a new stadium?
Are the Broncos set to demolish the Denver Water offices for a new stadium?
No. The Broncos have no plans to demolish Denver Water’s administrative building to make room for a new stadium at the Burnham Yards.
coloradosun.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Agency says contamination testing must now extend into surrounding groundwater before reservoir can begin filling.
Uranium issues again delay filling of Northern Water’s Chimney Hollow dam near Loveland
Northern Water will further delay filling Chimney Hollow's new reservoir until further uranium testing is done on groundwater.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A Manitou Springs athlete ran 500 miles to Moab in 11 days, eating psychedelics the whole way

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A Manitou Springs athlete ran 500 miles to Moab in 11 days, eating psychedelics the whole way
Dante Liberato trains cage fighters with a blend of psychedelics and mindfulness. The doc “Dante” details a 500-mile run on psychedelics.
coloradosun.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Tri-State expects federal order to keep coal-fired power plant in northwestern Colorado running
Tri-State expects federal order to keep coal-fired power plant in northwestern Colorado running
The first of the generating station’s three units, and the coal mine that supplies it, was to close in December
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November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Ash Ghaemi’s quest to get the AI-powered platform into police departments across the county comes as law enforcement agencies are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence in Colorado.
After his mother disappeared 18 years ago, this Colorado-born entrepreneur created an AI tool to help solve cold cases
Ash Ghaemi’s quest to get the platform into police departments comes as law enforcement agencies are increasingly relying on AI
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November 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Staying on top of the news can leave us overwhelmed. But there’s never been a more important time to hunt through the noise to find truth.

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Staying on top of the news can leave us overwhelmed. But there’s never been a more important time to hunt through the noise to find truth.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Colorado State Land Board approves La Jara Basin sale, reversing a possible plan to cancel the 9-year deal
Colorado State Land Board approves La Jara Basin sale, reversing a possible plan to cancel the 9-year deal
Nearly $50M sale of 46,000-acre basin in San Luis Valley to Forest Service, BLM and CPW is largest-ever Colorado project for Land and Water Conservation Fund
coloradosun.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Colorado’s volunteer search and rescue teams to get funding boost from first fee increase in more than 35 years
Colorado’s volunteer search and rescue teams to get funding boost from first fee increase in more than 35 years
The Colorado Backcountry Search and Rescue Program fee, on wildlife licenses and boat, snowmobile and off-road vehicle registrations, will now be $1.25, up from 25 cents
coloradosun.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
“You know we have cameras in that town,” Sgt. Jamie Milliman said, according to a doorbell camera footage. “You can’t get a breath of fresh air in or out of that place without us knowing.”
Officer who used Flock cameras to falsely accuse Denver woman of theft will face unspecified disciplinary action
“You know we have cameras in that town,” Sgt. Jamie Milliman said, according to a doorbell camera footage. “You can’t get a breath of fresh air in or out of that place without us knowing.”
coloradosun.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The seven states at the table say they’ve made progress, and will work to define, approve an agreement to manage the river serving 40 million people in the West.
Colorado River negotiators stumble past federal deadline without joint agreement
The seven states pledge to define and approve an agreement to manage the Colorado River, which serves 40 million people in the West.
coloradosun.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Hickenlooper and Bennet are pessimistic that the promised vote will result in the enhanced premium tax credits being continued.
Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper blast vote to reopen government without any guarantees on health care subsidies
Hickenlooper and Bennet are pessimistic that the promised vote will result in the enhanced premium tax credits being continued
coloradosun.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
State says Coloradans who get food stamps should start receiving full November benefits as soon as Thursday
State says Coloradans who get food stamps should start receiving full November benefits as soon as Thursday
About 600,000 Coloradans receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits
coloradosun.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Trump administration promise to arrest undocumented immigrants triggers survival mode for laborers.
On Colorado’s Western Slope, many farmworkers are afraid like never before
The Trump administration promise to apprehend and deport undocumented immigrants has sent Colorado laborers into survival mode.
coloradosun.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
One woman’s method for coping with COVID turned into a 5-year art project, now on display in Aurora
One woman’s method for coping with COVID turned into a 5-year art project, now on display in Aurora
“It Comes in Waves,” on display at The People’s Building in Aurora, is the latest in an ongoing project to put names, faces and stories behind COVID statistics
coloradosun.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
After his mother disappeared 18 years ago, this Colorado native created an AI tool to help solve cold cases
After his mother disappeared 18 years ago, this Colorado native created an AI tool to help solve cold cases
Ash Ghaemi’s quest to get the platform into police departments comes as law enforcement agencies are increasingly relying on AI
coloradosun.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Northern Water again delays filling Chimney Hollow dam over uranium issues
Northern Water again delays filling Chimney Hollow dam over uranium issues 
Northern Water will further delay filling Chimney Hollow's new reservoir until further uranium testing is done on groundwater.
coloradosun.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
“If Colorado is doing all of the heavy lifting, why wouldn’t the federal government say we should continue to go out of our way to put paws on the ground?”
Amid 10 dead wolves and federal interference, Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program is struggling
Federal wildlife officials are attempting to impede Colorado's gray wolf recovery work, advocacy groups say
coloradosun.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump
House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump
Republicans used their slight majority to get the bill over the finish line with a mostly party-line vote of 222-209
coloradosun.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Colorado officer who used AI cameras to falsely accuse woman of theft disciplined with extra training
Colorado officer who used AI cameras to falsely accuse woman of theft disciplined with extra training
Columbine Valley’s police chief said the sergeant’s demeanor was “inconsistent with the standards expected of a sworn officer"
coloradosun.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years
US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years
Over the last century, about half of the coins made at mints in Philadelphia and Denver have been pennies
coloradosun.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Lauren Boebert met with Trump administration in White House situation room about Epstein files
Lauren Boebert met with Trump administration in White House situation room about Epstein files
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Wednesday that the conversation took place as part of the administration's efforts to get Boebert and at least one other Republican congresswoman...
coloradosun.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM