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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 10h

From Pikachu to frogs and T-Rex, here’s a roundup as seen throughout the state.

PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ protesters around Colorado take cue from Portland, showing out with inflatable costumes

From Pikachu to frogs and T-Rex, here’s a roundup as seen throughout the state.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 12h

Groups that support older Coloradans have stepped up their efforts to help people avoid losing money to increasingly innovative and effective cyber criminals.

Free classes teach older Coloradans techniques to keep cybercriminals at bay

Groups that support older Coloradans have stepped up their efforts to help people avoid losing money to increasingly innovative and effective cyber criminals.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 16h

A Red Flag warning has been issued for most of the Eastern Plains and the Front Range.

High winds across parts of Colorado create fire danger Monday

FILE - A Red Flag warning has been issued for most of the Eastern Plains and the Front Range.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 18h

A shutdown due to fire risk could last from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.

Xcel could turn off power Monday for some Denver metro customers

A shutdown due to fire risk could last from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 21h

Democrats have staked reopening the government on an extension of health care tax credits.

Sen. Hickenlooper: Health care stakes warrant shutdown tactics

Democrats have staked reopening the government on an extension of health care tax credits.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 1d

Bloomberg has poured half a million dollars into helping Sen. Michael Bennet defeat Attorney General Phil Weiser in the Democratic primary.

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg reshapes early race for Colorado governor

Bloomberg has poured half a million dollars into helping Sen. Michael Bennet defeat Attorney General Phil Weiser in the Democratic primary.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2d

The officer named Roam needed one leg amputated after an altercation with a suspect.

Colorado Springs Police K9 recovering after stabbing

The officer named Roam needed one leg amputated after an altercation with a suspect.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2d

Colorado clerks are trying to calm fears of a ‘MAGA takeover’ of state’s election equipment supplier.

Colorado election officials say they don’t expect big changes after sudden sale of Dominion Voting Systems

Colorado clerks are trying to calm fears of a ‘MAGA takeover’ of state’s election equipment supplier.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2d

“The congregation believes strongly that the temple is not only the synagogue for the Jewish community, but it also belongs to the citizens of Pueblo.”

Pueblo’s ‘Little Jewelbox’ Temple Emanuel celebrates 125 years

“The congregation believes strongly that the temple is not only the synagogue for the Jewish community, but it also belongs to the citizens of Pueblo.”

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2d

The clinic was forced to close a year ago due to a provider shortage. It will now operate two days a week.

Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to reopen on Monday

The clinic was forced to close a year ago due to a provider shortage. It will now operate two days a week.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 3d

The midterms are a year away, but the money races are already going strong, as each party eyes control of Congress.

Colorado’s congressional incumbents, Democratic challengers pull in strong fundraising numbers

The midterms are a year away, but the money races are already going strong, as each party eyes control of Congress.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 3d

Durango, Pagosa Springs and Vallecito took the brunt of the high water.

Damage estimates still being calculated following historic floods in southwestern Colorado

Durango, Pagosa Springs and Vallecito took the brunt of the high water.

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Denverite @denverite.bsky.social · 3d

"It is bringing it to the present and letting people know, ‘Hey, this is here. Don't pave over that.'"

How was sex work treated in the Wild West? They’re unearthing the history of Central City’s red-light district

The archaeology project shows how sex workers were treated differently in the Wild West.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 3d

Colorado's prisons are understaffed and overcrowded, pushing inmates into county jails. The state's emergency plan is now active, but local leaders say it's only a temporary fix.

Colorado's prisons and jails are overflowing. What's being done?

Colorado's prisons are understaffed and overcrowded, pushing inmates into county jails. The state's emergency plan is now active, but local leaders say it's only a temporary fix.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 3d

The Anthropic copyright settlement totals $1.5 billion, but some argue it’s not enough.

Many authors offered $3K from massive copyright settlement. This Colorado writer thinks they shouldn’t accept it

The Anthropic copyright settlement totals $1.5 billion, but some argue it’s not enough.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 4d

AI data centers are popping up in cities, towns, even cattle ranches. They require lots of power — creating new challenges for utilities.

AI data centers need a lot of power. That creates challenges for electric companies in the West

AI data centers are popping up in cities, towns, even cattle ranches. They require lots of power — creating new challenges for utilities.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 4d

AI data centers use large amounts of water for cooling. And many are being built in the drought-stricken Mountain West, sparking concerns over water supplies.

As AI data centers multiply across the Mountain West, so do fears over water use

AI data centers use large amounts of water for cooling. And many are being built in the drought-stricken Mountain West, sparking concerns over water supplies.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 4d

A new data center campus is currently under construction in Elyria-Swansea — a neighborhood already struggling with pollution from major highways and Colorado’s only oil and gas refinery.

Does the AI boom threaten local air quality? A north Denver neighborhood is about to find out

A new data center campus is currently under construction in Elyria-Swansea — a neighborhood already struggling with pollution from major highways and Colorado’s only oil and gas refinery.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 4d

According to Colorado State Patrol, 2024 was the deadliest year on record for motorcyclists in Colorado.

Motorcycle deaths continue to rise in Colorado; State Patrol says ‘distracted driving’ to blame

According to Colorado State Patrol, 2024 was the deadliest year on record for motorcyclists in Colorado.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 5d

Maybe, but even the ones that want to be environmentally friendly face energy challenges.

Can an AI data center be 'green'?

Maybe, but even the ones that want to be environmentally friendly face energy challenges.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 5d

“These were senseless and disgraceful acts which demonstrates a complete disregard for Colorado wildlife,” said Jim Hawkins, CPW Operation Game Thief Coordinator.

Authorities search for suspects in separate elk poaching in Las Animas County and near Great Sand Dunes

Authorities are searching for a 6-foot-tall Caucasian male with brown hair. A social media post from the National Park Service said was seen wearing camouflage, a ball cap and a backpack and was…

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 5d

Local leaders called the vandalism an “appalling act.”

JeffCo Sheriff investigating swastika displayed along I-70, no suspects yet

Local leaders called the vandalism an “appalling act.”

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 5d

The 18-year-old student was shot twice and spent weeks in intensive care.

‘Nothing short of miraculous,’ Second student injured in Evergreen school shooting released from hospital

The 18-year-old student was shot twice and spent weeks in intensive care.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 5d

The Colorado Opportunity Caucus, considered among the more moderate Democrats in the legislature, organized the event. The caucus was formed as a nonprofit that doesn’t disclose its donors.

A group of Democratic state lawmakers gathered with lobbyists at a Vail retreat. Who paid the tab?

The Colorado Opportunity Caucus, considered among the more moderate Democrats in the legislature, organized the event. The caucus was formed as a nonprofit that doesn’t disclose its donors.

CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 5d

Maybe, but even the ones that want to be environmentally friendly face energy challenges.

Can an AI data center be 'green'?

Maybe, but even the ones that want to be environmentally friendly face energy challenges.