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Colorado K-9 Rex locates missing girl in 12 minutes
Community Heroes22h ago

Colorado K-9 Rex locates missing girl in 12 minutes

Fox News Video1 min read
Padres Win Second Straight on Walk-Off Homer
Sports1d ago

Padres Win Second Straight on Walk-Off Homer

San Diego Padres outfielder Gavin Sheets crushed a walk-off home run against the Colorado Rockies, giving his team back-to-back dramatic victories. In a game that featured two homers from Sheets, the Padres proved that sometimes the best moments in sports happen when the pressure is highest.

House of Highlights2 min read
Colorado Mines Opens 50K Sq Ft Critical Minerals Hub
Innovation1d ago

Colorado Mines Opens 50K Sq Ft Critical Minerals Hub

Colorado School of Mines just opened a 50,000-square-foot innovation facility to solve America's critical minerals shortage. The new hub brings together universities, startups, and industry to build the supply chains needed for everything from smartphones to clean energy.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
DU Hockey Wins Double Overtime Thriller, Eyes 11th Title
Sports2d ago

DU Hockey Wins Double Overtime Thriller, Eyes 11th Title

The University of Denver's men's hockey team pulled off a stunning double-overtime upset against top-seeded Michigan, setting up a shot at their 11th national championship. Goalie Johnny Hicks made 49 saves in the nail-biting 4-3 victory that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Padres' Xander Bogaerts Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam in 12th
Sports3d ago

Padres' Xander Bogaerts Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam in 12th

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts ended a marathon 12-inning game with a walk-off grand slam, giving his team a 7-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies. It was the latest walk-off grand slam in Padres history and brought back memories of the team's legendary "Slam Diego" era.

MLB News3 min read
CU Researcher's Discovery Brings Hope to Rare Disease Kids
Health & Wellness3d ago

CU Researcher's Discovery Brings Hope to Rare Disease Kids

A Colorado scientist's breakthrough research is transforming treatment for children with a devastating rare disease, bringing relief after years of pain. Two patients are already showing remarkable improvement from a new therapy approach.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Colorado Brain Chip Helps Paralyzed Man Move and Feel Again
Innovation3d ago

Colorado Brain Chip Helps Paralyzed Man Move and Feel Again

A 41-year-old man paralyzed for a decade is regaining control of his body through Colorado's first brain-computer interface implant. The breakthrough surgery could help millions with paralysis and movement disorders reclaim their independence.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
CU Researcher Finds New Treatment for Ultra-Rare Disease
Health & Wellness3d ago

CU Researcher Finds New Treatment for Ultra-Rare Disease

A Colorado scientist's decade of detective work just gave hope to families battling Blau syndrome, a genetic disease affecting fewer than 1,000 Americans. Two patients are already seeing remarkable results.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Woman Does 1,600 Pull-Ups to Help Malawi Sex Workers
Community Heroes4d ago

Woman Does 1,600 Pull-Ups to Help Malawi Sex Workers

A Colorado woman pushed through 11 hours of grueling pain, completing 1,600 pull-ups to raise money for women escaping prostitution in one of the world's poorest countries. Her effort has already brought in over $11,000 toward building a second safe house.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Avalanche Clinch Central Division and Western Conference
Sports5d ago

Avalanche Clinch Central Division and Western Conference

The Colorado Avalanche secured their third Western Conference top seed in five years with a 3-1 victory over St. Louis. With five games left, they're on track to claim the President's Trophy and home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs.

ESPN2 min read
Colorado Author Releases Kindness Book for Young Readers
Acts of Kindness5d ago

Colorado Author Releases Kindness Book for Young Readers

A new children's book teaches empathy through a dog who learns to let a captured firefly go free. Nikita Medrano's rhyming tale helps kids understand respect and friendship.

Google: kindness story2 min read
Colorado Renters Get Access to Plug-In Solar Panels
Solutions6d ago

Colorado Renters Get Access to Plug-In Solar Panels

Colorado just passed a bill letting renters and apartment dwellers generate their own solar power using balcony panels that plug into regular outlets. The breakthrough removes barriers that kept millions locked out of clean energy savings.

PV Magazine2 min read
Breckenridge Gets 7 Free EV Chargers by 2027
InnovationApr 6

Breckenridge Gets 7 Free EV Chargers by 2027

A Denver clean energy company will install seven fast-charging stations for electric vehicles in Breckenridge at zero cost to the town, thanks to an $800,000+ state grant. The only debate? Where to put them without losing valuable parking spots.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Colorado Suburb Doubles as America's First Pollinator Haven
Planet WinsApr 4

Colorado Suburb Doubles as America's First Pollinator Haven

A Colorado neighborhood designed to save bees and butterflies has seen pollinator populations jump 548% in just two years. The community proves homes and habitats can thrive together.

Good Good Good2 min read
Survivor Creates App to Help Others Navigate Assault Recovery
Community HeroesApr 4

Survivor Creates App to Help Others Navigate Assault Recovery

After learning how neuroscience explained her trauma response, Jess Michaels turned her experience into action. She's now helping Colorado communities better support sexual assault survivors through education and technology.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Colorado Snowboarder Wins 2nd Paralympic Gold After Injury
Community HeroesApr 3

Colorado Snowboarder Wins 2nd Paralympic Gold After Injury

Noah Elliott returned to the podium at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics with gold and silver medals, just four years after an unhealed wound kept him off the podium in Beijing. The Colorado Springs athlete overcame serious setbacks to cement his place as a Paralympic snowboarding champion.

Google: Paralympic champion3 min read
Colorado Nonprofits Need Volunteers This April
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Colorado Nonprofits Need Volunteers This April

Across Colorado's Front Range, dozens of nonprofits are calling for volunteers to help feed families, shelter the homeless, and build homes. April's National Volunteer Month offers the perfect chance to get involved and make a real difference in your community.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Western U.S. Grid Expansion Links Clean Energy Across 5 States
VideosApr 2

Western U.S. Grid Expansion Links Clean Energy Across 5 States

Five states just connected their electric grids in a massive expansion that makes renewable energy cheaper and more reliable for millions. The new network lets utilities share wind and solar power across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, and Arizona.

CleanTechnica2 min read
3-Hour Cliff Rescue Saves Colorado Hiker Who Fell 30 Feet
VideosApr 1

3-Hour Cliff Rescue Saves Colorado Hiker Who Fell 30 Feet

Colorado Springs firefighters navigated treacherous terrain for three hours to rescue a hiker who plummeted up to 30 feet from a rock face. The dramatic high-angle rescue brought the injured man safely to medical care, showcasing the dedication of first responders who never give up.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Rugby World Cup Teams Coming to Colorado This July 4th
SportsApr 1

Rugby World Cup Teams Coming to Colorado This July 4th

Commerce City is combining America's birthday celebration with world-class rugby this summer. The World Rugby Nations Cup will headline 4thFEST with two international matches plus Colorado's biggest fireworks show.

Google: rugby world cup2 min read

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