Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1895, Jack Dempsey was born in Manassa. Also known as Kid Blackie and the Manassa Mauler, Dempsey reigned as American world heavyweight boxing champion from 1919 to 1926, earning a reputation as one of the era’s most iconic professional fighters. Breckenridge Ski Resort showed off […]

Monday, June 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2023, Casa Bonita, often dubbed the “Disneyland of Mexican restaurants,” reopened in Lakewood after a three-year closure, offering ticketed dinner service. After a scorching weekend across the state—with some areas topping 100 degrees—we’re in store for a much-needed cooldown. You can expect temperatures in the […]

Friday, June 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, the Summit of the Eight—a gathering of leaders from the G7 nations plus Russia—opened at Denver’s Central Library.  The summer solstice will occur tonight, marking the longest day of the year and the official beginning of summer. If you want to make the most […]

Thursday, June 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant reinstated Edward M. McCook as the seventh territorial governor of Colorado. When you picture a million-dollar heist, you might think of jewels, luxury cars, or priceless art—but video game consoles? Check out our Top Stories to read about the unlikely […]

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1912, track and field athlete Glenn Morris was born. Raised in rural Southeastern Colorado, Morris would go on to set world records when he won the gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Identical twin veterans celebrated their 95th birthday this month with a bucket […]

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, the town of Holly set a state record for 24-hour rainfall at the time when it received 11.08 inches of rainfall in a single day. The Pony Express is coming to Colorado. In the meantime, the Renaissance is already here. Read about these blasts […]

Monday, June 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1859, prospectors established Golden City, a mining camp at the base of the Rockies. The city would become a key economic and political hub, even serving briefly as the territorial capital, before changing its name to Golden in 1872. Lightning, landslides, and earthquakes—today’s issue has […]

Friday, June 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2006, Luis Jiménez, creator of Denver International Airport’s Blue Mustang sculpture—often nicknamed “Blucifer”—died in his studio when a section of the sculpture came loose and pinned him, severing an artery in his leg. From the rodeo to the Renaissance Festival, there’s plenty to do this […]

Thursday, June 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2023, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in five games to secure the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship. With its Wild West history, it’s no surprise that Colorado is the final resting place of multiple famous criminals. Read about the buried outlaws and where you can […]

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2013, the Royal Gorge Fire began near Cañon City. Though the fire burned over 3,200 acres and destroyed 48 of the 52 buildings in the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, the iconic suspension bridge remained mostly unscathed—only 32 wooden planks were damaged. You probably remember […]