Thursday, October 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1817, James W. Denver was born in Winchester, Virginia. Colorado’s capital takes its name from Denver, who at the time of its founding in 1858 governed the Kansas Territory, then encompassing what is now Colorado. A spooky house-decorating contest is turning one Colorado Springs neighborhood […]

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2011, 16-year-old swimmer Missy Franklin of Centennial broke a world record for the 200-meter backstroke at the Berlin World Cup event. Today, we report that less than 70% of public college graduates in Colorado see a long-term payoff after earning their degree, according to a […]

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1999, Congress redesignated Black Canyon of the Gunnison as a national park. Formed over millions of years, the canyon is among the steepest, deepest, and narrowest in America, making it one of Colorado’s most distinctive natural wonders. Plus, Pueblo is throwing its hat in the […]

Monday, October 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1890, prospector Robert Miller Womack struck gold in Cripple Creek, triggering the last major gold rush in Colorado history. Scientists say they’ve discovered a “new” Colorado fourteener using high-precision measuring technology. Find out more below. Plus, don’t miss today’s fourteener-themed Trivia about one of the […]

Friday, October 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1929, Denver Municipal Airport opened. Later renamed Stapleton International Airport, it would be officially replaced by Denver International Airport in 1995. There are more than a few fall activities happening across the state this weekend, which made us wonder: What is your favorite fall activity? […]

Thursday, October 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1891, U.S. President Benjamin Harrison issued a proclamation creating what is now White River National Forest, Colorado’s largest national forest and the second federal forest reserve in U.S. history. Denver Botanic Gardens is getting in the Halloween spirit with a series of after-dark ghost-story strolls. […]

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2009, a Fort Collins family claimed their 6-year-old son had floated away in a homemade, flying saucer-like weather balloon, triggering a massive emergency response and a national media frenzy. Here’s a video of MSNBC covering the so-called “Balloon Boy Hoax.” Three major Colorado ski areas fired […]

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2010, construction crews expanding a reservoir near Snowmass Village discovered a trove of Ice Age fossils. Subsequent work on the Snowmastodon Project unearthed thousands of diverse fossil specimens, including ground sloths, mammoths, and mastodons. Colorado’s craft breweries took home big wins at the Great American […]

Monday, October 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1988, the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad and Southern Pacific Lines were combined, operating under the name Southern Pacific. Torrential rain caused unprecedented flooding in Southwest Colorado over the weekend, triggering evacuations and road closures. Read more in our Top Stories. Plus, Evergreen High […]

Friday, October 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1921, the small plains town of Crowley was incorporated. A celebrity pizza chef is bringing his award-winning franchise to Colorado, starting with a grand opening tomorrow in Loveland. Get the details in our Top Stories. Then check out Business to see which Colorado pizzeria made the cut […]