NORTHERN COLORADO

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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

Colorado's Immigration Enforcement Debate Heats Up

Colorado is facing a big decision this November. Voters will get to choose whether police must tell federal immigration authorities about certain people they arrest. This is all thanks to Initiative 95, which made it onto the ballot after gathering nearly 190, 000 signatures. The group behind this

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Jan 15 2026WEATHER

High Winds and Dry Air: A Fire Risk for Northern Colorado

Northern Colorado and the Eastern Plains are facing a serious fire risk. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning. This warning is for parts of Larimer, Weld, Morgan, Adams, Arapahoe, Elbert, Lincoln, Logan, and Washington counties. It will be in effect from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. on

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Jan 12 2026OPINION

Colorado's Child Care Crisis: Local Efforts to Bridge the Gap

Colorado is grappling with a serious child care crisis. The cost of child care is a huge burden for many families. For a single parent, child care can take up nearly half of their income. This is way above the federal affordability benchmark of 7%. The state also has a shortage of spots in licensed

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Jan 11 2026WEATHER

Extreme Cold Snarls Travel Across Europe

Northern Finland is no stranger to cold weather, but this year's deep freeze has been particularly harsh. Kittilä airport, located in the remote Finnish Lapland region, saw temperatures plummet to -37 degrees Celsius. This extreme cold has caused significant disruptions, with flights canceled and th

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

Colorado's Big Bet on Rural Health Care: Will It Work?

Colorado is getting a big chunk of money to fix health care in rural areas. Over the next five years, the state will receive around $1 billion from the federal government. The goal is to make rural health care better, not just keep hospitals running. But not everyone is happy with the plan. Hospita

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

Flu Season Hits Hard: What You Need to Know

Northern Virginia is facing a rough flu season. Hospitals are seeing a lot of sick people. The main culprit is a tough strain of influenza A, subclade k. This strain came out after the 2025 flu shot was made. It's making people really sick. Across the U. S. , there have been about 11 million flu ca

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Jan 10 2026WEATHER

Arizona's Weather: From Snowy North to Sunny South

Northern Arizona just got a fresh coat of white, but don't worry, the sun is on its way back. On January 8th, Flagstaff saw about 6. 3 inches of snow, but the storms are moving out. So, by January 9th afternoon, the snow should start to clear up, leaving behind bright, sunny skies for the rest of th

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Jan 08 2026WEATHER

Colorado's Winter Surprise: How Much Snow to Expect?

Colorado woke up to a snowy Thursday, with winter weather advisories popping up all over the place. The National Weather Service had a lot to say about it. They warned folks to take it easy on the roads, as snow was expected to pile up in various spots. Some places, like Brighton, Estes Park, and L

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Colorado's Stand on Vaccine Rules: Why the State is Going Its Own Way

Colorado is making a bold move. It's choosing to stick with its own vaccine rules instead of following new federal guidelines. This decision comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their childhood immunization schedule. The CDC now recommends fewer vaccines, leaving

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Dec 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Colorado's Gas Heating Dilemma: Why Xcel Needs to Change Its Ways

Colorado is in a bit of a pickle when it comes to heating homes and buildings. The state's biggest energy company, Xcel, is under fire for not doing enough to switch from gas to cleaner options like electric heat pumps and geothermal energy. Even though Xcel has promised to go carbon-free by 2050, i

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