YOU WONT BELIEVE: 17 - What They Never Told You

Meet Goldie, the adorable goat who brightened firefighters’ toughest day

A goat named Goldie has been accompanying crews fighting a small wildfire in Colorado

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Colorado mayor accuses local schools of using too much water to keep their lawns green amid drought restrictions

Colorado is suffering from drought conditions due to ‘unprecedented low snowpack and high temperatures’

The Independent UK · Jul 9

3 teenagers enter an abandoned and restricted Colorado Cold War missile silo, but only two make it back out on their own

The teens might face criminal charges.

We Got This Covered · Jul 9

Democratic socialists aren’t the only young, progressive Democrats dividing the party

A number of recent high-profile congressional primaries in the Democratic Party have resulted in the nomination of unexpected candidates. Many of these winning candidates have unseated entrenched incumbents, as 29-year-old Colorado attorney Melat Kiros did to U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, who has been serving in the House for three decades.

The Conversation · Jul 7

Voters to decide at least three abortion-related ballot measures in 2026

In 2026, voters will decide three ballot measures related to abortion policy in Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia. Additional measures could qualify for the ballot in Colorado and Idaho.

Ballotpedia · Jul 7

Vermont enacts bill to limit how scholarships under Education Freedom Tax Credit can be used

On June 18, 2026, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed H.933, limiting the use of scholarship funds under the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) so they may benefit only public school students or students attending independent (or nonpublic) schools eligible to receive public funds, among other EFTC and unrelated tax…

Ballotpedia · Jul 7

Manny Rutinel defeats Shannon Bird in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District

Manny Rutinel defeated Shannon Bird in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District on June 30.

Ballotpedia · Jul 7

Phil Weiser defeats Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for governor of Colorado

Phil Weiser defeated Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for governor of Colorado on June 30. Incumbent Jared Polis (D) was term-limited.

Ballotpedia · Jul 6

Melat Kiros defeats incumbent Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District

Melat Kiros defeated incumbent Diana DeGette and Wanda James in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District on June 30.

Ballotpedia · Jul 6

US issues heat, flood and air quality alerts across multiple states after Fourth of July storms; check if it affects your region

Severe weather is impacting multiple US states following Fourth of July storms. Dangerous heat advisories are in effect for the Mid-Atlantic and Arizona, with temperatures soaring. Wildfire smoke has led to air quality alerts in Colorado. Meanwhile, heavy thunderstorms are causing flooding concerns in Tennessee and Louisiana, while Florida braces…

The Economic Times · Jul 6