The Colorado Flyover The Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County has grown to over 106,000 acres and is 6% contained as of Sunday, making it the sixth-largest wildfire in Colorado history. ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   […]

Friday, August 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1874, swarms of locusts invaded Denver. That summer, some 120 billion Rocky Mountain locusts ravaged the Great Plains, blocking out the sun, devouring crops, and causing $200 million in damage. A Colorado veteran says his service dog saved his life by alerting him to a […]

Thursday, August 7, 2025                 Good Morning! On this day in 1904, a flash flood north of Pueblo led to the Eden Train Wreck, one of the deadliest train crashes in U.S. history. Most of the wildfire smoke rolling across the state is coming from fires on Colorado’s […]

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Good Morning! Today is National Root Beer Float Day. Frank J. Wisner is credited with inventing the classic beverage in Cripple Creek in August of 1893. He named it “Black Cow Mountain,” which local children shortened to “Black Cow.” Speaking of root beer, food stamps will no longer cover soda or […]

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1858, Julia Archibald Holmes became the first woman on record to reach the summit of Pikes Peak, wearing what she called her “American costume”—a short dress, bloomers, moccasins, and a hat. If you think that’s impressive, scroll down to Et Cetera to read about the […]

Monday, August 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1995, Dearfield, a ghost town east of Greeley, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Admission to all 43 of our state’s parks is free of charge today in honor of Colorado’s 149th birthday. With so many to choose from, we’re curious: which […]

Friday, August 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1876, Colorado entered the Union, becoming the 38th U.S. state. Colorado is known as the Centennial State because it achieved statehood 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Looking for a way to celebrate Colorado’s 149th birthday? Here’s a list of things […]

Thursday, July 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1976, heavy rainfall near Estes Park triggered the Big Thompson Flood. At least 144 people were killed in the flood, making it the deadliest flood in Colorado history. Lawmakers are expected to convene in a special session to close a $1 billion budget shortfall, just […]

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2012, Missy Franklin, a 17-year-old swimmer from Centennial, won her first gold medal in the women’s 100-meter backstroke at the London Olympics. A scientific breakthrough at the Butterfly Pavilion could one day help fireflies return to Colorado’s wild. Read more in our Top Stories, then vote […]

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1878, astronomers flocked to Colorado to view the Great Eclipse of 1878, a total solar eclipse that ran along the spine of the Rocky Mountains. Tired of the summer heat? Take a mental break by reading about the immersive, icy wonderland coming to Aurora this […]