Friday, January 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1999, the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl XXXIII, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-19 in John Elway’s MVP farewell game. The 1998 Broncos, one of the franchise’s best teams, went 14-2, with Terrell Davis rushing for over 2,000 yards.   We’ve got some big wins in […]

Thursday, January 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1956, Denver’s first public television station, KRMA-TV, began broadcasting. It was the 18th educational television station in the United States. The first “live” 15-minute program was Thimble Theatre, hosted by Earl Reum, a teacher, and his puppet friends.   With snow in the forecast for the southern […]

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1877, Routt County was created out of the western portion of Grand County. It was named in honor of John Long Routt, the last territorial and first state governor of Colorado.  The 2025 Colorado Brewer’s Cup medals have been awarded. Explore the winners in our Top […]

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, after two years of planning and construction, Winter Park opened as Colorado’s largest ski area, featuring the state’s first T-bar. The grand opening drew a crowd of over 10,000 people, with Governor Ralph Carr delivering a speech and Denver Mayor Ben Stapleton also in attendance.  […]

Monday, January 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2022, the Denver Broncos hired Nathaniel Hackett, the Green Bay Packers’ offensive coordinator, to replace head coach Vic Fangio. Hackett’s tenure lasted just 15 games, making it the shortest of any non-interim head coach in franchise history. Don’t miss today’s Et Cetera section, where Colorado […]

Friday, January 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, the Jokerville Mine in Crested Butte experienced a methane gas explosion that killed 59 miners, becoming the third-deadliest mine disaster in Colorado history.  Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has launched Sutton Sours—candy inspired by his love for sour sweets. Learn more in Business. Plus, […]

Thursday, January 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2024, Todd Helton was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, receiving 79.7% of the vote. He is the second Rockies member to be elected after Larry Walker.  Swisspod Technologies, a Swiss-American startup pioneering the hyperloop technology, is building a test track […]

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1959, the Adolph Coors Brewing Company introduced the aluminum beer can. The two-piece, recyclable aluminum can made its debut with a 7-ounce Coors Banquet.  As we thaw out from the recent Arctic freeze, enjoy this mesmerizing video of a soap bubble in Berthoud forming stunning […]

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2009, Michael Bennet was appointed to the U.S. Senate, filling the vacancy left by Kenneth L. Salazar, who resigned to become Secretary of the Interior. The cold air is finally moving out of the state, just as the next phase of gray wolves makes its […]

Monday, January 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1986, Colorado celebrated its first official Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which was made possible after the passage of a bill introduced by State Representative Wilma Webb.   Frigid conditions continue across the state, as we cover in today’s Top Stories. As a result, Dr. […]