Thursday, May 7, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1879, the first passenger train traveled through the Royal Gorge near Cañon City. Though regular train service through the gorge ended in 1967, the line reopened in 1998 as a summer tourist attraction.

Thousands of Coloradans lost power Wednesday as a heavy-hitting spring storm downed branches, trees, and power lines across the Front Range. Find out more in today’s Top Stories. How much snow fell where you live? Vote in our Poll or reply to tell us.

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Today’s sponsor, Cytonics, is opening the door for everyday investors to access early-stage biotech opportunities as the company advances toward potential FDA approval for a groundbreaking osteoarthritis treatment.

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Democrats Back Colorado Redistricting

A nonprofit linked to U.S. House Democrats is funding a Colorado redistricting effort that would favor the party in seven of the state’s eight congressional seats, up from the four it controls now.

House Majority Forward, a group tied to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, gave $150,000 to Coloradans For a Level Playing Field, the committee behind a proposed ballot measure to draw a new congressional map for the 2028 and 2030 elections.

The map would make it easier for Democrats to win Colorado’s 3rd, 5th, and 8th congressional districts, seats currently held by Republican U.S. Reps. Jeff Hurd, Jeff Crank, and Gabe Evans.

The group must gather 125,000 signatures before the measure can appear on the November ballot. The effort is one of several in a national redistricting battle leading up to the midterms.

Jailed Dentist Sued by Children

The six children of an Aurora dentist convicted of fatally poisoning his wife have filed a lawsuit against him, his now-defunct practice, and a company that sold him cyanide.

James Craig, 48, is serving a life sentence without parole after a jury found him guilty of murdering his wife, Angela Craig. Two of Craig’s daughters testified against him during the trial.

The lawsuit alleges Summerbrook Dental failed to monitor or question Craig’s suspicious activity and that Midland Scientific failed to verify he had a lawful reason to buy potassium cyanide, which “has no legitimate use in dentistry.”

The suit seeks an unspecified amount for emotional and financial damages related to the loss of the children’s mother. A judge denied a motion by Midland Scientific to dismiss the lawsuit.

Spring Snow Wreaks Havoc

More than 55,000 Xcel Energy customers lost power Wednesday morning as heavy, wet snow snapped branches, toppled trees, and triggered outages across the Front Range.

Colorado State University, the University of Colorado Boulder, and several Front Range school districts closed for the day. The Denver Zoo also closed, and two Rockies games were rescheduled.

The storm snarled travel at Denver International Airport, where over 300 flights were delayed and 35 canceled by 1 p.m. Interstate 70 near Vail closed amid near-whiteout conditions.

By 11 a.m., 28 inches of snow had fallen in Estes Park, while several areas along the Interstate 25 corridor reported totals topping half a foot. See a list here.

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Everyday Investors Are No Longer Locked Out

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Why have 7,000+ investors already backed Cytonics? They’re moving toward potential FDA approval on what could be the first cure for osteoarthritis, a disease afflicting 500 million+ people worldwide.

Their first-gen therapy has already successfully treated 10,000+ patients. Now, they’re gearing up for the next set of clinical trials for their next-gen drug candidate designed for mass production.

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➤ Mesa County: A new lawsuit alleges the state Behavioral Health Administration withheld $1.3 million in grant funds for mental health services. (See Details)

➤ Boulder: Ted Turner, founder of CNN, died at the age of 87 Wednesday. Turner supplied the University of Colorado with Ralphie IV, one of its live bison mascots. (More)

➤ Garfield County: The Canyon Spirit passenger train struck a semi-tanker Wednesday morning, causing it to spill about 6,000 gallons of oil near Rifle. The semi-tanker driver suffered minor injuries. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: President Trump nominated Air Force Major General Paul D. Moga as the 23rd superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy. (More)

➤ Ouray County’s first full-scale wildfire evacuation drill will take place in and around the town of Ridgway on May 15. (See Details)

➤ Idaho Springs: Police discovered suspected improvised explosive devices in a Greeley man’s car during a traffic stop on Interstate 70. (More)

➤ Pueblo: Police Chief Chris Noeller, in response to a viral video of a man trying to break into a local deli, says the state’s competency laws have hampered law enforcement’s ability to respond to criminal behavior. (See Details)

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➤ The Colorado Avalanche beat the Wild 5-2 to take a 2-0 series lead in the NHL’s Western Conference semifinals. Game 3 is Saturday in Minnesota. (More)

➤ Former Colorado quarterback Kaidon Salter signed with the Canadian Football League’s British Columbia Lions after an NFL minicamp stint with the Tennessee Titans. (More)

➤ ESPN placed Colorado football No. 9 in its Big 12 offseason power rankings despite optimism around quarterback Julian Lewis, citing the loss of both coordinators and major roster turnover as reasons for concern. (More)

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➤ A pair of bills signed into law Monday are expected to boost the agricultural and accounting sectors by increasing the farm laborer overtime threshold and making it easier for financial professionals to become CPAs. (See Details)

➤ The Tamale Act, a bill that would allow people to legally sell homemade foods requiring refrigeration and containing meat, passed the House. Supporters say the bill will help entrepreneurs, while critics worry about food safety and privacy. (More)

➤ Vail Resorts released its summer season opening dates. Epic Pass holders get perks like unlimited gondola rides and 20% off dining, lodging, bike rentals, and golf. (See Details)

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Pro Athletes Invested Millions Into This Medical Breakthrough

As a third-generation Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master and former WWE champion, few people understand joint health like Rener and Eve Gracie.

They’ve dedicated their lives to keeping the body in peak shape. So when they made a seven-figure investment into Cytonics, the medical and investment world noticed.

Cytonics potentially developed the first and only treatment to reverse the effects of osteoarthritis, the world’s most common cause of joint pain. This therapy attacks the root cause of the disease, a solution Big Pharma has chased for years.

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➤ A black bear took a nap after getting stuck in a Falcon home’s window well just outside the family’s basement window. Wildlife officials safely relocated the bear. (See Video)

➤ Denver International Airport ranked as the No. 2 U.S. airport for longest walking distance from the terminal entrance to the farthest gate, a new report found. (See List)

➤ A Harry Potter exhibition is moving into a two-story space in Denver on June 26, featuring movie props, recreated sets, and a range of hands-on activities, from brewing potions to battling boggarts. (See Details)

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