Monday, December 9, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1867, the Colorado Territorial Assembly narrowly voted to make Denver the capital, replacing Golden. It’s feeling wintry across the state today. With snow and ice dominating a number of our stories, we’ve got a bone-chilling cold-weather trivia question for you! Today’s sponsor is Better Help, invest […]
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Friday, December 6, 2024
Friday, December 6, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1900, the Colorado Museum of Natural History was incorporated. Now the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, it began in 1868 with Edwin Carter’s Colorado wildlife collection, later adding butterflies, moths, and crystallized gold. A police robot dog will make an appearance at this weekend’s […]
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Thursday, December 5, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, the town of Climax, a now-extinct mining town in Lake County, established its post office, which remained the highest-elevation post office in the United States until 1974. Bigfoot in Durango? Yep. At this weekend’s Ullr Fest, honoring the Norse god of winter and skiing, you […]
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1870, Colorado experienced its first recorded earthquake near Pueblo. The quake caused rumbling noises and shaking that jostled objects, as reported by the Pueblo Chieftain. Today, we’ve got beetles on the brain—or is it the Beatles? Japanese beetle populations in Mesa County are dropping, and our Beatles-themed trivia […]
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1880, the town of Frisco was officially incorporated. Originally founded in 1873 by Henry Recen during the Colorado Silver Boom, Frisco grew into a vital rest and transportation hub for travelers headed west and south. It may only be Tuesday, but there’s plenty to celebrate, […]
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1880, the town of Frisco was officially incorporated. Originally founded in 1873 by Henry Recen during the Colorado Silver Boom, Frisco grew into a vital rest and transportation hub for travelers headed west and south. It may only be Tuesday, but there’s plenty to celebrate, […]
Monday, December 2, 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1913, Denver experienced the onset of its most severe snowstorm on record. Known as the Great Colorado Snowstorm, it deposited nearly 46 inches of snow in the city over the following days. As we head into Monday, excitement builds for the Broncos’ Monday Night Football […]
Friday, November 29, 2024
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, Colonel John Chivington led the Sand Creek Massacre, killing around 230 Cheyenne and Arapaho, despite Chief Black Kettle’s efforts for peace. Welcome to our post-Thanksgiving Friday holiday edition, a bit shorter than usual while we load up on leftovers. Today we dive into the holiday season […]
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Thursday, November 28, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1955, the 1956 NFL Draft took place in Philadelphia. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected quarterback and safety Gary Glick from Colorado State University as the No. 1 overall pick. Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that your holiday is filled with gratitude and joy. Before diving into your […]
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1919, Colorado’s Western Slope was hit by a historic Thanksgiving snowstorm, bringing over 40 inches of snow to the region. Today, we’re covering a UFO spotted over Colorado Springs. Speaking of covering, we want to know how you prefer to eat your Thanksgiving feast in […]