Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1858, Julia Archibald Holmes became the first woman on record to reach the summit of Pikes Peak, wearing what she called her “American costume”—a short dress, bloomers, moccasins, and a hat. If you think that’s impressive, scroll down to Et Cetera to read about the […]

Monday, August 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1995, Dearfield, a ghost town east of Greeley, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Admission to all 43 of our state’s parks is free of charge today in honor of Colorado’s 149th birthday. With so many to choose from, we’re curious: which […]

Friday, August 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1876, Colorado entered the Union, becoming the 38th U.S. state. Colorado is known as the Centennial State because it achieved statehood 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Looking for a way to celebrate Colorado’s 149th birthday? Here’s a list of things […]

Thursday, July 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1976, heavy rainfall near Estes Park triggered the Big Thompson Flood. At least 144 people were killed in the flood, making it the deadliest flood in Colorado history. Lawmakers are expected to convene in a special session to close a $1 billion budget shortfall, just […]

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2012, Missy Franklin, a 17-year-old swimmer from Centennial, won her first gold medal in the women’s 100-meter backstroke at the London Olympics. A scientific breakthrough at the Butterfly Pavilion could one day help fireflies return to Colorado’s wild. Read more in our Top Stories, then vote […]

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1878, astronomers flocked to Colorado to view the Great Eclipse of 1878, a total solar eclipse that ran along the spine of the Rocky Mountains. Tired of the summer heat? Take a mental break by reading about the immersive, icy wonderland coming to Aurora this […]

Monday, July 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, record rainfall led to the Spring Creek Flood, the worst natural disaster in Fort Collins’ history. At its peak, Spring Creek rose 30 feet beyond its banks, killing five people, injuring 54, and causing over $200 million in property damage. Police plan to crack […]

Friday, July 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1921, Congress passed House Joint Resolution 460, officially changing the name of the Grand River to the Colorado River. The original name lives on in place names like Grand Junction and Grand County. Colorado’s roads were given a D+ grade on a national report card. […]

Thursday, July 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1896, a massive thunderstorm led to flash flooding in Jefferson County, killing 29 and causing significant material destruction. An overwhelming majority of Coloradans opposed Polis’ idea for a pedestrian walkway—and now so does he. Read more about the would-be bridge in our Top Stories. Later […]

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2015, Boulder County deputies came across a northern saw-whet owl in the middle of the road near Rainbow Lakes Campground. A video of the encounter, in which a deputy can be heard “conversing” with the baby owl, went viral when it was posted online by […]