Interstate 70 closed in Garfield County because of 8- to 10-acre grassfire
Interstate 70 is closed in both directions at mile marker 112 in Garfield County, with no estimated reopening time.
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Trump says World Cup referee’s red card call was ‘horrible’ but insists he left outcome to FIFA
President Trump confirmed calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding Folarin Balogun’s red card, helping to lift the striker’s suspension.
Texas high court rejects removal of Democratic lawmakers who led quorum break over redistricting
The Texas Supreme Court has refused to declare that Democratic state lawmakers who briefly left the state last year in a quorum break to stop a vote on new congressional voting maps pushed by President Donald Trump vacated their offices.
Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
Following a $14M renovation to the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, President Donald Trump claims it has been damaged by an act of vandalism.
Gov. Jared Polis signs new law rewriting Colorado AI regulations targeting discrimination
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a new law Thursday that rewrites and softens the state’s artificial intelligence regulations. The Justice Department and Elon Musk’s xAI had challenged earlier rules.
Today in History: July 20, World War I draft lottery begins
America’s World War I draft lottery began as Secretary of War Newton Baker, wearing a blindfold, reached into a glass bowl and pulled out a capsule containing the number 258 during a ceremony in the Senate office building.
Man dies after shooting involving Douglas County deputies in Franktown
A man suspected of assaulting his mother in a Douglas County home was fatally shot Sunday after he pointed a weapon at responding deputies.
Tina Peters released from Colorado prison after Gov. Jared Polis reduces her sentence
Tina Peters was released from a Pueblo prison Monday morning, ending her 20-month incarceration after Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence last month.
Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on White House’s South Lawn this weekend
A federal judge rejected a lawsuit to stop the UFC Freedom 250 event from taking place on the White House South Lawn this weekend.
Under new rate request, Xcel Energy electric bills could jump 33% since last increase
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%.