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Republican budget bill would strike blow to clean energy efforts in Colorado

The cuts would repeal or quickly phase out tax credits and loans for things such as home improvements for consumers, electric vehicles, wind and solar.

Solar installer, Justin Woodbury, Namaste Solar, ...

President Donald Trump signs an executive order related to drug prices, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill risks food assistance for tens of thousands of Coloradans, think tanks estimate

Law enforcement officials are on scene to investigate an attack on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. Multiple people were burned, some severely, during a vigil that called on Hamas to release Israeli hostages. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Multiple people set on fire in "targeted act of violence" using makeshift flamethrower in Boulder, Colo.

Alycia Campbell, second from left, shares her story with other participants during a New American Leaders political training session at 2nd Home Community in Aurora on Friday, March 7, 2025. Since 2010, New American Leaders remains the only national, nonpartisan organization focused on bringing first- and second-generation immigrants into politics. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

‘New Americans’ are winning elections in Colorado. Other immigrants want to follow suit.

PA Laura Fagundes talks with people in the doorway to her office at Denver Health's school-based clinic called The Pulse at George Washington High School on April 12, 2022, in Denver, Colorado. A sign beside her promises an affirming environment for LGBTQ students seeking care. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

The Trump istration is pushing therapy for transgender youth. What does that look like?

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This photo provided by Volkswagen shows the 2025 Taos. The Taos boasts a powerful and efficient engine, a refined driving experience, above-average interior quality and ample feature content. (Courtesy of Volkswagen of America via AP)

Edmunds recommends these under-$40,000 SUVs for new parents

The biggest baby gear item requires a more significant cash outlay: a new family vehicle.

Crime & Public Safety

The Denver Zoo's Sumatran orangutan, Siska, cuddles with her mom, Eirina, in late September 2023. Siska was born on Aug. 27, 2023. Four orangutans escaped the enclosure at the zoo on Wednesday, May 28, but they did not get into public areas. Zoo officials did not identify the orangutans that escaped. (Denver Zoo)

Orangutans escape into service hallway at Denver Zoo after door malfunction

The four apes did not have with zoo guests or employees, according to the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance.

Colorado’s easter plains is a region steeped in history, culture and charm. With vast stretches of farmland, small-town vibes and rich traditions, the Eastern Plains offers a unique glimpse into Colorado’s agricultural roots and pioneer spirit.