Thursday, July 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1911, three telephone companies merged to form the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company in Denver. Coloradans can now weigh in on the future of a proposed pedestrian bridge marking the state’s 150th anniversary. Check out the details in our Top Stories, then reply to […]

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1973, Lt. Gov. John Vanderhoof became the 37th Governor of Colorado after his predecessor, Gov. John Love, took a position with the Nixon administration. A landspout touched down in Franktown, while multiple “firenadoes” were spotted from the Denver metro area to the Western Slope. Find […]

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, actor Jan-Michael Vincent was born in Denver. Known for portraying rugged rebels and men of action, Vincent starred alongside the likes of John Wayne and Charles Bronson before winning fame as a renegade helicopter pilot in the series Airwolf. High-speed drones controlled by pilots […]

Monday, July 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1820, explorer and botanist Edwin James made the first recorded ascent of Pikes Peak. A mother and daughter in Colorado baked and sold homemade cookies to help victims of the deadly Texas floods. Read more in our Top Stories. Do you have a favorite type […]

Friday, July 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1869, U.S. Army soldiers and Cheyenne warriors fought in the Battle of Summit Springs south of present-day Sterling. Backed by Pawnee scouts and scout Buffalo Bill Cody, the Army won a decisive victory, effectively ending the era of armed Cheyenne resistance on the Colorado Plains. […]

Thursday, July 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1992, ultrarunners competed in the inaugural Hardrock 100 Endurance Run, a 100-mile, high-elevation race in the San Juan Mountains. Speaking of high elevation, Colorado cyclists are coming together for a two-day fundraising bike tour through the Rockies. Check out the details in Et Cetera. We’re sponsored […]

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2009, Joe Sakic retired after 20 NHL seasons with the Nordiques and then the Avalanche. A two-time Stanley Cup winner, his No. 19 jersey was retired later that fall. After two years and $19 million in upgrades, Rocky Mountain National Park’s largest campground is back […]

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1882, the first construction train reached Silverton. The rails were still two miles short on July 4, but locals threw a celebration anyway. Passenger service kicked off July 11, with ore shipments following on July 13. Arapahoe County deputies are swapping their black wool cowboy […]

Monday, July 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, construction began on the Hoover Dam, built to harness the Colorado River for flood control, irrigation, and power across the American Southwest. Colorado was one of seven states that helped forge the 1922 Colorado River Compact—a crucial agreement that cleared the way for the […]

Friday, July 4, 2025 Happy Independence Day! On this day in 1869, the small town of Deer Trail made history by hosting the world’s first organized rodeo. Whether you’re chasing fireworks or diving into Colorado’s best swim spots, check out our roundup below to find a fun and patriotic celebration in your neck of the woods. […]