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A 17-year-old snowboarder from Vail just became the only American to qualify for the men's big air finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Ollie Martin will compete for a medal Saturday morning, representing his Colorado hometown on the world's biggest stage.
You might bump into Olympic gold medalist Liz Lemley at the grocery store in Vail, where Olympians shop just like everyone else. The community is throwing her a free celebration on May 9 to honor her incredible comeback from an ACL tear to the top of the podium.
A Colorado mountain town just made it easier for residents to ditch their personal cars for good. Vail's new subsidized car-sharing program offers free membership and hybrid vehicles at rates that could save locals over $10,000 a year.
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn staged an incredible comeback to competitive skiing at age 40, just months after partial knee replacement surgery. The legendary athlete who trained in Vail as a child now inspires the next generation through her foundation.
Stormont Vail Health in Topeka will start offering Kisunla next week, becoming the fourth Kansas facility to provide the FDA-approved therapy that slows early Alzheimer's progression. The treatment has shown promising results in helping patients preserve their independence longer.
Volunteers in Colorado's Eagle County donated over 5,000 hours building affordable homes in 2025, saving Habitat for Humanity more than half a million dollars in labor costs. National Volunteer Appreciation Week spotlights how giving back benefits both communities and the volunteers themselves.
When their son with Down Syndrome approached graduation, two Delaware County parents with no coffee experience opened a cafe to create his future. Ryan's Rise Up Cafe now employs over 60 young adults with disabilities.
A Harvard University Press book explores how friction shapes everything from Olympic swimming to everyday life. The 2008 Beijing Olympics swimsuit scandal shows how understanding this invisible force can change the world.
When St. Louis neighborhoods remained snowbound days after a winter storm, Kenneth Harrell rented a skid steer loader with his own money and cleared streets for free. His quiet act of service helped dozens of residents get back on the road.
An off-duty firefighter trapped under a 400-pound boulder on a remote Colorado peak freed their own crushed leg and used iPhone satellite tech to call for rescue from 13,400 feet. The dramatic helicopter rescue on the climber's final military flight shows how technology and teamwork save lives in impossible places.
American mogul skiers claimed two of three medals in the first-ever Olympic dual moguls event, with Liz Lemley earning bronze days after winning gold in individual competition. The historic podium sweep showcased American dominance in freestyle skiing.
A hockey team's in-stadium emcee turned a new franchise into a welcoming home for an entire city. Gabe Walden's infectious energy became the identity of Topeka's inaugural hockey season.
Families in rural Kansas no longer need to drive hours to Kansas City for breakthrough Alzheimer's therapy. Wamego Health Center is bringing hope closer to home with a treatment that slows disease progression.
Best friends Trinity Salberg and Madi Smith capped their senior year by winning state championships in both volleyball and tennis. The Eaton High School duo proved that championship mindset transfers across sports.
Over 13,500 volunteers donated their time to protect Minnesota's natural resources in 2025, contributing work valued at $9 million. From planting trees to teaching firearm safety, these everyday heroes are keeping Minnesota wild.
After eight years without an Olympic medal, American skier Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the slalom competition to become the first US skier ever to win three Olympic golds. Her commanding victory by more than a second proved she's back at her best.
After 1,000 years, we finally know the name of an ancient Maya mathematician who signed his groundbreaking celestial formula. "White-Chested Fox" joins the ranks of history's known mathematical geniuses.
A blood test approved last May is helping catch Alzheimer's disease years earlier, giving patients like Janet Chamberlain a chance to try treatments before significant brain damage occurs. The breakthrough is transforming clinical trials and offering hope to millions of families touched by this devastating disease.
Three Colorado snowboarders are heading into the Milan Cortina Olympics with serious medal potential, led by 17-year-old phenomenon Ollie Martin who's already rewriting the sport's record books. Red Gerard, Jake Canter, and Martin bring hometown pride to the slopes this week.
Colorado's rugby scene is booming, and Denver just got another chance to prove it deserves to host one of the world's biggest sporting events. Saturday's USA vs. Portugal match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park is part of Denver's audition to bring the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup to American soil for the first time.