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 […]
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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 […]
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1922, Charles Schulz, the cartoonist and creator of Peanuts, was born in Minnesota. In 1951, Schulz and his family moved to Colorado Springs in an effort to help him overcome writer’s block. The first collection of Peanuts comics was published the following year, in 1952. […]
Monday, November 25, 2024
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the U.S. Treasury completed the $25,000 purchase of Clark, Gruber & Co., a private minting firm founded in 1859 during Colorado’s gold rush. This acquisition laid the groundwork for establishing Denver’s first U.S. branch mint. Come on down! A recent Colorado graduate makes her Price […]
Friday, November 22, 2024
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1989, the City and County of Denver broke ground on Denver International Airport (DIA), marking the beginning of its journey to replace the aging Stapleton Airport. Travel takes center stage in today’s edition, with a busy weekend forecast, potential weather impacts on next week’s travel, […]