News across Greater Denver

Western Colorado coal mine violates methane caps nearly 4 times over, state says
Alleged breaches at West Elk mine are so “wild” they should trigger Clean Air Act mandates to change mine operations and equipment, environmental groups say

Colorado says goodbye to a “doozy” of a water year with more moisture in the forecast
The last 12 months were the hottest on record and sixth driest in Colorado. Will the state have an epic winter?

Nicolais: Colorado Rockies remain record-setting terrible, but there is always next year (maybe)
After becoming just the fifth team to lose 100 games four years in a row, the Rockies could either turn it around or set dubious precedents

Colorado’s first state fair opened in 1876 with displays of produce and a pigeon shooting match
Colorado’s first state fair opened in 1876 with displays of produce and a pigeon shooting match mps-post Sat, 09/26/2026 - 05:00 Image (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (Colorado Newsline) Colorado’s first-ever state fair opened in Denver on the afternoon of…

Cash from feds will spark $1.2B electric transmission project in eastern Colorado
Most of the cost of the 28-mile project, intended to make the electricity supply more reliable, will be passed on to customers

Drew Litton: Rockies hit the century mark — again
Cartoonist Drew Litton senses an uncomfortable repetition to the way the Colorado Rockies' seasons have unfolded under the Monforts' ownership.

“What’d I Miss?”: Myra reflects on her life
In "What'd I Miss?" Myra's backstory of a 30-year coma prompts her to reassess her life when Ossie shares the story of a woman her age who gave birth.

Opinion: Colorado should turn artificial intelligence skills into apprenticeships
Inside Colorado’s AI-enabled workplaces, young workers can learn real work, under solid supervision, against clear standards

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald says Broncos’ Sean Payton accused him of cheating in 2024
DENVER — Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald said recently that Broncos coach Sean Payton accused him of cheating in 2024 after the Seahawks gathered video clips of Denver’s plays during training camp.

Colorado health insurance prices poised for another big jump in 2027
State and federal subsidies, though, will blunt the price increases for people with lower incomes

Littwin: Not unlike the war in Iran, Trump’s war on the press looks like a disaster
Columnist Mike Littwin writes that Donald Trump's war on the press is a disaster — not unlike his war in Iran.

Kade Anderson delivers best start of career as Mariners stave off elimination
DENVER — Kade Anderson believes in standards not expectations. He sets the standard for what is considered acceptable while others can have expectations.