Don’t touch the bat! Jefferson County officials warn of rabies exposure
Despite their cuddly demeanor, Coloradans should be wary of touching wild bats, even if injured, Jefferson County health officials said.
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2 Larimer County Sheriff deputies killed in Idaho crash
Three Northern Colorado men were killed in a crash while riding motorcycles around 4 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 12 in Idaho, according to Idaho state officials: Ethan Powers of Tinmath, Jeremy Coleman of Berthoud, and Coleman’s 26-year-old son-in-law, Nathan McCormick of Loveland.
Veteran Colorado skydiving instructor among 12 killed in Missouri plane crash
The coroner in Bent County, Missouri, this week identified the people killed in the crash. Among them was Jennifer L. Sharp, of Grand Junction.
Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
The Supreme Court is siding with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun, the latest in a line of firearm cases.
US gas prices fall below $4 for 1st time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
Gas prices are just below an average of $4 a gallon nationwide on Thursday, shortly after President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran.
Sports betting is changing the game for Colorado’s fans and athletes as big money adds new pressures
Online sports betting scandals have rocked professional and college leagues, ensnaring Colorado athletes such as basketball legend Chauncey Billups.
What sport does Colorado bet on the most?
Colorado sports betting has taken in $30.6 billion since 2020. Explore the data in an interactive dashboard that looks at what sports make the most money.
Colorado’s gamble on sports betting
A Denver Post special report examining how the legalization of online sports betting impacted addiction, water funding and athletes.
Does the Denver Post’s reporter who covers sports betting bet on sports?
Denver Post reporter Noelle Phillips asked everyone she interviewed for this series whether they bet on sports in Colorado. Now, she answers the same question.
How sports betting became Colorado’s ticket to funding $140 million in water conservation projects
Since 2020, sports betting has funded $140 million in projects to conserve Colorado’s water. Supporters say the gambling money is a godsend but critics say it fuels addiction.