A 4-star prospect deals Deion Sanders and Colorado a major blow from which they will take time to recover

Four-star offensive tackle Deacon Schmitt has officially turned the page on his home-state Colorado Buffaloes, choosing instead to take his talents to Norman. The top-ranked 2026 recruit in the state of Colorado committed to the Oklahoma Sooners on …

Colorado’s public education could be in for tough days ahead with more state budget challenges

Three Republican state lawmakers representing Weld County expressed concern on the impact of available funding for education Monday during a legislative wrap-up session at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. State Sens. Barbara Kirkmeyer and …

As contentious Colorado housing laws take effect, some cities are playing nice — while others resist or sue

Millions of tons of coal ash are buried underground in Colorado, seeping toxic chemicals into groundwater

BOULDER — When Xcel Energy stopped burning coal at its Valmont Power Station in 2017, it left 1.6 million tons of toxic coal ash on the property, and now that waste is leaking hazardous metals into groundwater, threatening nearby drinking-water wells. Xcel …

Trump’s ICE targeting noncriminals, like the nursing student detained in Colorado, here’s how we know (Editorial)

The apprehension and two-week detention of Caroline Dias Goncalves was a waste of federal resources and a violation of human decency. Goncalves, a nursing student from the University of Utah, has not been charged with any crime, and because the activities …

Signs posted at National Park Service sites seen as threats to ‘whitewash’ dark side of Colorado history

Rick Williams, the leader of an American Indian group called People of the Sacred Land, reacted with disbelief this month upon learning signs were posted at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in southeastern Colorado that critics are taking as …

Colorado school districts brace for K-12 budget crunch by not filling jobs, offering smaller raises

Colorado K-12 school districts are tightening their belts this summer amid growing financial uncertainty at both the state and federal levels. Two metro Denver districts have announced layoffs so far this year, and others have already eliminated or plan to …

As contentious Colorado housing laws take effect, some cities are playing nice — while others resist or sue

Lafayette’s mayor, JD Mangat, can’t afford a house in the city he leads. On a salary as a middle school social studies teacher, home prices in the Boulder County city of 30,000 are out of reach for the 29-year-old Lafayette native. “I live at home with my …

Deion Sanders Urged to Rethink Colorado Plan as 315lbs Athlete Snubs Him for Brent Venables’ Program

Just when it looked like Deion Sanders and Colorado were turning the corner, the rug got pulled out from under them. Days after landing Preston Ashley, the Buffaloes suffered a significant setback, losing out on Windsor’s 6’5″, 320-pound interior offensive …

Former Panthers pitcher signs with MLB’s Colorado Rockies

Cabot’s Zack Morris, a left-handed pitcher who was part of the school’s 2017 7A state championship team recently signed with the Colorado Rockies. He is on the team’s rookie team and has already notc...