Colorado voter guide: Stories and explainers for the 2026 primary election
2026 Colorado primary election on June 30: Denver Post voter guide with ballot explainers, stories and endorsements.
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These Colorado essential workers can do their jobs because they have childcare: ‘It’s vital’
Colorado’s essential workers — including firefighters, utility workers and teachers — are critical to safe and healthy communities. But the childcare system that supports them is fragile, expensive and shrinking.
Aurora police produce their own true-crime podcast in hopes of catching a cold-case killer
The Aurora Police Department’s “The White Whale — The Chelsea Yasser Story” podcast is intentionally framed to feel like a true-crime show and solicit tips, said Joe Moylan, spokesman for the department.
DPS Superintendent Alex Marrero is a candidate to lead Miami’s school district
Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero has applied for a job leading Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida, he confirmed via a statement Thursday afternoon.
Denver Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper faces new assault charges
Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper is facing additional assault charges that appear to stem from his arrest last week.
Today in History: June 12, Reagan urges Gorbachev to ‘tear down this wall’
President Ronald Reagan, during a visit to the divided German city of Berlin, exhorted Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down this wall.”
Colorado man found dead in Yellowstone National Park
Brandon Rhea of Denver was found dead in a lake at Yellowstone National Park on Monday, federal officials said Thursday.
Victor Marx’s atypical campaign for governor — and sometimes-incredible backstory — makes him a force in GOP primary
Victor Marx, candidate for Colorado governor, was a political unknown outside the Christian right and podcasting but now is a contender to win the Republican primary.
Metro Denver air quality hit by ‘intrusion of ozone,’ state says
Metro Denver residents may feel the impact of higher ozone levels making the air quality worse, the Colorado public health officials said.
Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer
Vance Boelter is set to change his plea in the killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman.