Off-duty employee at Colorado ICE facility arrested for shooting protester Woman has non-life threatening injuries after Brandon Booth shot her with pistol outside ICE facility and drove off The Guardian - US · Jul 17
Fridge the cat finds her way home after 40 days in Colorado national park Park rangers told the cat's owner it was highly unlikely she would ever see her beloved pet again The Independent UK · Jul 17
The role of recall elections in our political system Welcome to the Friday, July 17, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jul 17
Nishika Samaratunga Case Explained: Everything You Need to Know About the Child Abduction Investigation British mother Nishika Samaratunga is accused of abducting her two autistic sons after allegedly failing to return them to their father following a court-approved visit to the UK. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself Wildfire smoke from fires burning in Canada and northern Minnesota has been pouring across the Great Lakes and northeastern U.S. states, turning skies an eerie shade of orange. In the West, smoke has also been spreading into communities in Colorado and neighboring states as more wildfires burn in hot, dry… The Conversation · Jul 16
Southern California is being paid up to $65 million to leave 65 billion gallons of water in Lake Mead as the reservoir crisis deepens Historically low water levels are plaguing Lake Mead, affecting millions in various states and Mexico. To combat this, federal funds will support efforts to keep water in the reservoir this year, coupled with initiatives aimed at conserving agricultural water annually. While these measures are crucial for now, achieving lasting change… The Times of India · Jul 16
Father issues desperate plea for return of his missing sons after they were abducted by ex-wife The High Court has allowed the publication of details of the case to help find the children The Independent UK · Jul 16
Experts Warn Hikers After Man Stalked by Mountain Lion Saved Only by Handgun Warning Shots An Idaho hunter's video of a mountain lion encounter has resurfaced, prompting experts to issue safety advice for hikers amid Colorado's first fatal attack in over 25 years. International Business Times UK · Jul 16
British mother who abducted sons from US father has been on run in UK for months Lawyers for the boys’ father have raised concerns that the children are not attending school or receiving medical care. Evening Standard · Jul 16
Incumbent Gabe Evans (R) and Manny Rutinel (D) are running in the general election for Colorado's 8th Congressional District on November 3, 2026 Incumbent Gabe Evans (R) and Manny Rutinel (D) are running in the general election for Colorado's 8th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Jul 15
Colorado mother of 6 puts dog divider in backseat to separate son from rest of the family during 10-hour-long trip: ‘People do not like me right now’ For her, the divider is a practical solution. We Got This Covered · Jul 15
Colorado ICE Center Branded a 'Nazi Concentration Camp' as TB Outbreak Sickens At Least 12 Detainees Colorado health officials probe a tuberculosis case at an ICE centre, accusing the operator of blocking investigations as detainees allege poor quarantine conditions. International Business Times UK · Jul 15
Colorado's pre-2028 redistricting measures blocked, but mid-decade redistricting potential continues in three other states New congressional maps remain possible in at least three states – Wisconsin, Maryland, and New York – ahead of the 2028 elections, after the Colorado Supreme Court blocked a set of competing ballot measures that would have redrawn the state's map for that cycle. Ballotpedia · Jul 14
The Guardian - US · Jul 14 Pilot killed fighting Colorado wildfire identified as Nicholas Dale British Columbia pilot was only person aboard helicopter that crashed during aerial firefighting
The Guardian - US · Jul 14 Tuberculosis outbreak at Colorado ICE jail sickens at least 12 detainees The reported infections are the latest in a series of health concerns at the federal immigration jail in Aurora
Ballotpedia · Jul 14 USDA releases SNAP error rate data that could affect state cost-share Welcome to the Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Brew.
The Independent UK · Jul 14 Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead The strategy calls for moving firefighters, engines and aircraft into areas where the risk of wildfire is high in hopes of catching flames before they make a catastrophic run
Ballotpedia · Jul 13 Victor Marx defeated three other candidates in the Republican primary for governor of Colorado on June 30, 2026 Victor Marx (R) defeated Scott Bottoms (R), Barbara Kirkmeyer (R), and Kelvin Wimberly (write-in) in the Republican primary for governor of Colorado on June 30, 2026. Incumbent Gov. Jared Polis (D) was term-limited. Bottoms, Kirkmeyer, and Marx led in fundraising and media attention.
The Guardian - US · Jul 13 Pilot fighting Colorado wildfire dies as aircraft crashes into reservoir Body of pilot involved in tackling Gold Mountain fire recovered by divers from Silver Jack reservoir
Medical Daily · Jul 13 Some Family Caregivers Could Lose Up to $20 an Hour Under Medicaid Payment Changes Family caregivers in MD, IN, CO, ID, and MO face Medicaid pay cuts of up to $20/hr in 2026. Maryland delayed July cuts to October. Federal Medicaid reductions are the driver.
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Pilot killed fighting Colorado wildfire after plane crashes into reservoir The fire was only 13% contained as of Monday morning
We Got This Covered · Jul 11 Colorado woman claims Subway cancelled her multiple orders. Then accuses customers of attempting to steal her food: ‘I’m gonna come back’ Her next step was to trash the place.
Ballotpedia · Jul 10 Signatures submitted for Colorado initiative proposing a constitutional right to hunt and fish; 24 states currently have such provisions In Colorado, the International Order of T. Roosevelt submitted signatures to the secretary of state on July 8, 2026, to qualify an initiative for the ballot to create a constitutional amendment protecting the right to hunt and fish.