CMU hosting USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium this week
Colorado Mesa University began hosting the Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium on Tuesday, and the symposium is running through Thursday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Colorado Mesa University senior joins Sentinel as intern
Julia Wildman joined the Sentinel as a summertime intern for the newsroom. Here’s a quick Q&A to learn a little more about her.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Deion Sanders, Fernando Lovo talk future of college athletics in Grand Junction
University of Colorado head football coach and NFL Hall of Fame member Deion Sanders along with CU Athletic Director Fernando Lovo stopped in Grand Junction...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Southwest Colorado representatives talk healthcare, criminal justice and data centers
Democrat Katie Stewart and Republican Cleave Simpson say they spent the majority of the 120 days that comprise Colorado’s legislative session working toget...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Red flag warning issued for Southwest Colorado
A red flag warning has been issued for Southwest Colorado by the U.S. National Weather Service in Grand Junction as high temperatures, low humidity and stron...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Bayfield High School instructor named semifinalist for Teacher of the Year
Bayfield High School English-Language Arts teacher Brian Sleevi has been named one of 21 semifinalists for the Colorado Department of Education’s Teacher o...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Buffs’ athletic director Lovo stunned by ‘troubling’ ruling in Texas Tech QB gambling case
Colorado Buffaloes athletic director Fernando Lovo issues statement after injunction granted to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Two Jeffco women compete for Democratic nomination for Colorado secretary of state
Colorado state Sen. Jessie Danielson is running against Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Amanda Gonzalez for the Democratic nomination for Colorado secret...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Vail Resorts says skier days fell 12.5% for the 2025-26 season due to poor snow
Due to abysmal snowfall in Colorado, Vail Resorts reported a decline of 12.5% in skier visits for the season and a 7% drop in third-quarter revenue compared...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
Powers Blvd. issues The Gazette’s recent article on Powers Boulevard highlights something that Colorado Springs drivers already know: Powers is no longer a...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
The tide could be turning for Colorado’s long-sidelined Republican Party. On May 30, it elected a respected and smart party chair who holds the promise of...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
As homelessness continues to persist across Colorado, former Aurora City Councilman Dustin Zvonek paints a compelling picture of how the primary policy presc...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Coroner ID’s 2 prisoners who died in Colorado prison, but officials won’t say what killed them
Bent County Sheriff Jake Six said he received a call Saturday night about a “miscount” at the private prison, east of Pueblo
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Tornado watch issued Monday for 12 Colorado counties
Forecasters at the National Weather Service also issued a tornado warning for Elbert County
Jun 9, 2026Open source
GEO Group sues Colorado over its immigration detention center inspection law
GEO Group sues Colorado over new immigration detention center inspection requirements, saying law violates constitutional protections and federal authority
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Colorado weather blog: Tornado watch expires for Denver metro; Eastern Plains still under watch
A tornado watch for parts of the Denver metro has been allowed to expire. However, the Eastern Plains remains under a watch until 9 p.m. Monday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Primary election ballots begin hitting Colorado mailboxes on Monday
Monday marked the start of ballots heading to the mailboxes of registered voters for Colorado's primary election.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Boulder city leaders remind residents, visitors of wildfire risk amid dry and hot conditions
The City of Boulder said people should follow all fire restrictions and stay up to date on daily fire conditions as Colorado heads into the warmer months.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Region: Northern Colorado
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CMU hosting USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium this week
Colorado Mesa University began hosting the Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium on Tuesday, and the symposium is running through Thursday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Colorado Mesa University senior joins Sentinel as intern
Julia Wildman joined the Sentinel as a summertime intern for the newsroom. Here’s a quick Q&A to learn a little more about her.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Deion Sanders, Fernando Lovo talk future of college athletics in Grand Junction
University of Colorado head football coach and NFL Hall of Fame member Deion Sanders along with CU Athletic Director Fernando Lovo stopped in Grand Junction...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Southwest Colorado representatives talk healthcare, criminal justice and data centers
Democrat Katie Stewart and Republican Cleave Simpson say they spent the majority of the 120 days that comprise Colorado’s legislative session working toget...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Red flag warning issued for Southwest Colorado
A red flag warning has been issued for Southwest Colorado by the U.S. National Weather Service in Grand Junction as high temperatures, low humidity and stron...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Bayfield High School instructor named semifinalist for Teacher of the Year
Bayfield High School English-Language Arts teacher Brian Sleevi has been named one of 21 semifinalists for the Colorado Department of Education’s Teacher o...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Buffs’ athletic director Lovo stunned by ‘troubling’ ruling in Texas Tech QB gambling case
Colorado Buffaloes athletic director Fernando Lovo issues statement after injunction granted to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Two Jeffco women compete for Democratic nomination for Colorado secretary of state
Colorado state Sen. Jessie Danielson is running against Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Amanda Gonzalez for the Democratic nomination for Colorado secret...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Vail Resorts says skier days fell 12.5% for the 2025-26 season due to poor snow
Due to abysmal snowfall in Colorado, Vail Resorts reported a decline of 12.5% in skier visits for the season and a 7% drop in third-quarter revenue compared...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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