Today in History: August 6, President Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting.
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Often-maligned ‘mommy brain’ isn’t a bad thing, emerging research suggests
Much of the discussion of the postpartum period is focused on new mothers’ vulnerability to new mental health problems.
Two orphaned grizzly cubs arrive at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Two orphaned grizzly bear cubs are the newest residents at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs.
Today in History: May 17, televised Watergate hearings begin
A special committee convened by the U.S. Senate began its televised hearings into the Watergate scandal.
Longmont City Council bans ‘hyperscale’ data centers
Longmont City Council voted 6-1 to prohibit hyperscale data centers within city limits, adopting new restrictions aimed at preventing some of the largest energy-intensive facilities in the country from locating in Longmont.
How public health officials are tracing contacts of hantavirus victims
Scientists are urgently studying the Andes virus, which may spread between people.
Trump abruptly cancels signing a housing bill, blindsiding Republicans
President Trump abruptly canceled a planned signing ceremony on Capitol Hill for a housing bill set to occur before a Senate GOP lunch.
Victor Marx picks fellow Marine as running mate on GOP ticket in Colorado governor’s race
Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx has selected retired Marine Col. George Markert as his lieutenant governor running mate as he challenges Democratic nominee Phil Weiser.
No charges in fatal Brighton shooting of 33-year-old man
Prosecutors with the Adams County District Attorney’s Office will not file charges against an 18-year-old suspected of fatally shooting a 33-year-old man in Brighton.
Evacuations lifted in Colorado wildfire burning north of Aspen
Eagle County officials lifted mandatory evacuations for people living near the Spring Creek fire in the White River National Forest.