The Colorado legislature is in the session’s final days, and on Friday lawmakers are set for floor votes and hearings to advance legislation. Gov. Jared Polis is signing the state budget.
Just 11 days after Archuleta County Sheriff’s deputy Jermal Ball became a certified Colorado peace officer, he was pulled over for suspected drunken driving by his own police department but didn’t lose Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission staff says if Xcel Energy gets the full $355 million rate increase it’s seeking, the total rise in electricity bills since 2023 will reach 33%.
Seasonal models are predicting an El Nino climate pattern that could be the strongest on record, bringing with it more extreme weather.
Olivia and Liam have topped the list of baby names in the United States for 2025, marking the seventh consecutive year. The Social Security Administration released the list on Friday, just in time for Mother’s Day.
Authorities say a hiker was likely killed by a bear in Glacier National Park in Montana, the first fatal bear attack there since 1998.
The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down 4-3 a Democratic congressional redistricting plan that had won voter approval.
The hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach at Canvas, which is now back online after the cyberattack.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder is developing AI tools that enable forecasters to predict severe weather threats more accurately and farther in advance.
Kratom is “highly addictive even for people who aren’t addicts,” said Dr. Joe Desanto. “It’s an evil drug. I’m scared for the general public.”