Colorado wildfires: Gov. Polis declares disaster emergency for Green Ridge fire near Steamboat Springs
The Green Ridge and Fishhook fires join four wildfires actively burning across Colorado: the Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain, Ferris and Willow fires.
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Pilot injured in helicopter crash near Larkspur in Douglas County
A pilot was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries after a helicopter crash down near Larkspur on Monday, Douglas County sheriff’s officials said.
Colorado’s health insurance marketplace loses one insurer, gains another
Cigna Healthcare announced earlier this year that it would pull out of all states where it offered individual plans, meaning current Colorado customers will need to choose a different insurance company next year. At the same time, Colorado Access will join the marketplace in 14 counties.
Trump says South Carolina’s governor should appoint Graham’s sister to finish his term
President Donald Trump says South Carolina’s governor should appoint Lindsey Graham’s sister to finish his term that ends in January.
Olathe corn in short supply this summer as farmers cut back significantly
Olathe corn in short supply this summer as farmers cut back significantly. The state’s largest grower is taking corn on a ‘truck tour,’ selling direct to consumers
Will Colorado see its worst wildfire season since 2020?
So far in 2026, fires have consumed more than 260,000 acres in Colorado, or 344 square miles. That’s bigger than all Colorado’s wildfires between 2021 and 2024 combined.
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, in a statement Sunday said a fall was what landed him in the hospital four weeks ago.
Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death with uncertain agenda
Senate Republicans will return to Washington with an uncertain agenda after the death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham.
Denver to open cooling centers amid Monday heatwave
Hot weather is expected to roast Denver and the surrounding area on Monday, prompting city officials to open cooling centers.
Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres fire containment grows as Beulah residents set to return home
Colorado’s four active wildfires — the Aspen Acres fire, Gold Mountain fire, Ferris fire and Willow fire — have consumed an estimated 203,923 acres.