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Spring Pollen Storm: Where It’s Worst

April 23, 2026

Pollen levels are climbing as spring bursts into life, and for many people this means itchy eyes and a runny nose. More than 80 million Americans say they suffer from seasonal allergies, and the timing of the pollen varies by region. Tree pollen usually peaks in mid‑April across the Midwest, esp

opinion

Teens, Parties, and Driving: What Parents Can Do to Keep Roads Safe

April 23, 2026

Prom night and graduation season are exciting times for high schoolers, filled with celebrations and memorable moments. But these events can turn tragic when alcohol and cars mix. In one sad case, a 17-year-old driver lost control after drinking at a party and crashed, taking a life. The investigati

business

Colorado Considers Rules Against Price Tricks That Watch Your Every Move

April 23, 2026

Colorado lawmakers are trying to stop companies from spying on shoppers just to charge more. A proposed bill, HB 1210, would ban the use of algorithms that adjust prices for groceries, hotels, and other goods based on personal data. The idea is to prevent stores from charging one person more because

education

Coach Sanders Gives College Students Life Lessons

April 22, 2026

Deion Sanders, known for his flashy football career and larger‑than‑life personality, returned to the University of Colorado campus this week as a guest speaker. The class, which bears his name and focuses on leadership, was the third year he has addressed its students. He arrived in a golf cart wit

environment

Colorado braces for high fire risk as dry winds sweep in

April 22, 2026

A large stretch of the Great Plains, including most of Colorado, is now under fire weather alerts this week. The concern isn’t just the heat—it’s the combo of bone-dry air, gusty winds, and unusually warm temperatures that could spark wildfires fast. Forecasters expect parts of Colorado’s I-25 corri

health

Rare but risky: What you should know about the ‘brain-eating amoeba’

April 22, 2026

A tiny, single-celled creature lurking in warm freshwater has health experts on alert as heatwaves push temperatures higher. Naegleria fowleri, often called the ‘brain-eating amoeba’ for its rare but deadly impact, lives naturally in soil and warm lakes or rivers. While swimming in these places is c

weather

Storm Talk: What Florida Should Know About El Niño, La Niña and the 2026 Season

April 21, 2026

El Niño and La Niña are big names in weather talk, but their real power lies far from the Pacific where they start. In the Atlantic, these patterns shape how many storms form and how strong they get during the 2026 hurricane season that runs from June 1 to November 30. The National Oceanic and A

politics

Supreme Court Steps Into Dispute Over Preschool Rules for Religious Schools

April 21, 2026

The nation’s highest court will take another look at how far states can push religious schools when they accept government money. The case involves Colorado’s preschool program, which gives public funds to private preschools—including 34 Catholic ones run by the Archdiocese of Denver. But there’s a

politics

Small Steps, Big Impact: How Two Teens Changed Laws in Virginia

April 20, 2026

Back in 2023, hate crimes in Virginia jumped up by 15%, even as the rest of the country saw a slight drop. That surprising difference made Randall Nied, a high school sophomore, curious. During a family dinner, his dad—a lawyer—suggested he dig deeper. Randall found out Virginia had strong privacy p

environment

Grand Canyon Guardian: A Scientist’s Lifelong Mission

April 19, 2026

Kelly Burke grew up in Colorado, always drawn to wide open spaces. In 1986 she moved north to study geology at a university near the Grand Canyon. Her love for the canyon deepened when she helped drive river trips to keep money flowing while finishing her thesis. A chance ride on the Colora

Spring Pollen Storm: Where It’s Worst

Teens, Parties, and Driving: What Parents Can Do to Keep Roads Safe

Colorado Considers Rules Against Price Tricks That Watch Your Every Move

Coach Sanders Gives College Students Life Lessons

Colorado braces for high fire risk as dry winds sweep in

Rare but risky: What you should know about the ‘brain-eating amoeba’

Storm Talk: What Florida Should Know About El Niño, La Niña and the 2026 Season

Supreme Court Steps Into Dispute Over Preschool Rules for Religious Schools

Small Steps, Big Impact: How Two Teens Changed Laws in Virginia

Grand Canyon Guardian: A Scientist’s Lifelong Mission

Storm Talk: What Florida Should Know About El Niño, La Niña and the 2026 Season