Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. […]

Friday, January 17, 2025

Friday, January 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, Boulder experienced a severe windstorm driven by strong Chinook winds. The storm, with gusts reaching up to 136 mph, peeled back roofs, shattered windows, brought down power lines, and injured at least 15 people.  Today, we’re covering Steamboat Springs’ iconic “Ronald McDonald” house which is […]

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Thursday, January 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1859, gold was discovered in a tributary of Fourmile Creek, later named Gold Run. This led to the establishment of Gold Hill as the first permanent mining town in Colorado’s mountains, located in present-day Boulder County.  Thank you so much for the incredible responses to […]

Wednesday, January 10, 2025

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1909, a train collision near Dotsero in Eagle County claimed the lives of 20 people.  In today’s Top Stories, we’re covering the closure of the iconic Johnson’s Corner Restaurant and Bakery in northern Colorado. We’re curious—have you ever had one of their cinnamon rolls? Share your […]