15 fun facts about Colorado that you may not know
Think you know Colorado? As we celebrate Colorado’s 150th, we’re dusting off some lesser-known nuggets about the Centennial State.
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Today in History: August 1, University of Texas at Austin tower sniper kills 14
Charles Joseph Whitman, 25, went on an armed rampage at the University of Texas in Austin that killed 14 people, most of whom were shot by Whitman while he was perched in the clock tower of the main campus building.
How well do you know your Colorado history?
Take our quiz to test your trivia chops in honor of the Colorado’s 150th anniversary.
Colorado health officials’ tuberculosis investigation in limbo as Geo Group tries to strike down inspection law
Colorado health officials still have not been given access to the Aurora immigration detention center run by Geo Group on behalf of ICE. Geo was in court Friday for a lawsuit hearing.
Denver school board member seeks new meeting to discuss — and possibly take action on — Alex Marrero’s employment
A Denver school board member is trying to convene another meeting next week to discuss and potentially take action on Superintendent Alex Marrero’s employment, according to emails obtained by The Denver Post on Friday.
Gov. Polis orders flags at half-staff for 4th firefighter to die from Western Slope fire
Gov. Jared Polis ordered that Colorado flags be flown at half staff Friday in honor of Nathan Matthews, a firefighter who died last week from injuries he sustained while responding to fires on the Western Slope.
Garth Brooks adds two more concerts for Ball Arena after instant sellouts
After instant sell-outs, Garth Brooks adds two more shows to Ball Arena visit in September
Front Range Passenger Rail board gives green light to plan for Denver-Fort Collins train in 2029
Front Range Passenger Rail officials approved a plan to launch daily intercity trains between Denver and Fort Collins in 2029.
Federal government implements 10-year Colorado River plan after states fail to find deal
Federal water managers on Friday announced a 10-year plan to manage the critical Colorado River that will require near-constant negotiation between the seven states and other water users in the river basin.
Regulators propose overhaul to law governing how banks lend to low-and-middle income communities
The Trump Administration has announced changes to the Community Reinvestment Act, a law that requires regulators to document how well banks do in lending to low-to-middle income neighborhoods.