Trump warns against infiltration by a ‘bad Santa,’ defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids
Trump defended “clean, beautiful coal” as a Christmas gift.
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Call 911 or risk losing the baby? Raids force some immigrants to avoid care
Since Trump took office, immigrant families are more likely to skip or delay health care.
Photos of Christmas celebrations around the world
From Bethlehem to Beijing, people around the world are celebrating the Christmas season.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
Scholars say the name change violates the law.
Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras’ presidential vote
The election is continuing Latin America’s swing to the right.
Two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria return home on Christmas Eve
The soldiers were posthumously promoted to staff sergeant.
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children’s health programs
The suit alleges HHS made the cuts in retaliation for speaking out against Trump actions.
Erie Town Council settles Redtail Ranch lawsuit, approves revised housing development plan
The Erie Town Council voted 4–3 to settle a lawsuit with developer Stratus Redtail Ranch...
Buffaloes point guard Kennedy Sanders to have season-ending surgery
Kennedy Sanders enjoys playing basketball with her Colorado teammates so much that she was willing...
Federal judge upholds Hawaii’s new climate change tax on cruise passengers
Officials expect the tax to generate nearly $100 million annually.
After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish releasing Epstein files
It further delays compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.
Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s
Bethlehem had canceled celebrations the past two years due to the Israel-Hamas war.
RTD buses to return to 8th and Coffman Park-n-Ride after yearlong detour
Riders will no longer need to use temporary stops on Bross Street
Broomfield Democrat will replace late Sen. Faith Winter after winning vacancy appointment
A Democratic vacancy committee on Tuesday night appointed Rep. William Lindstedt to a state Senate...
‘The best gift ever’: Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds
Doctors say just 1 in 30,000 pregnancies occur like this.
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
It was the latest incident as each side accuses the other of violations.
More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
Most major medical organizations oppose restrictions on transgender care and services for young people.
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
A federal judge is halting the enforcement of a March presidential memorandum that revoked the...
Rescuers rushed into flames to save nursing home residents after deadly explosion
The Tuesday afternoon blast killed two and sent 20 others to hospitals.
How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused
The “man-made disaster” of the government shutdown required something different.
CU Boulder to host MLK convocation on Jan. 15
The University of Colorado Boulder will host a free Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. convocation...
Near-record temperatures forecast for Christmas Eve in Boulder, Longmont
With Christmas just around the corner, Boulder County residents are continuing to experience unseasonably warm...
FRCC Foundation breaks record with $1.9 million in scholarships
The Front Range Community College Foundation broke its record by awarding more than $1.9 million...
Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions
The federal charges allow the prosecutors to deliberate whether the accused should face the death...
Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner
The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.7 billion and is one of the...
US stocks drift to more records on a holiday-shortened day of trading
Markets closed early for Christmas Eve and will remain closed for Christmas on Thursday.
When should kids get a smartphone? A study links owning one before age 12 to health risks
Smartphone ownership is high among U.S. children and teens.
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
The latest figures come despite some signs that the labor market is weakening.
Escape rooms, Christmas crackers: Boulder County area residents share holiday traditions
From Christmas crackers to escape room visits, locals talked about their unique traditions that come...
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday
Take a look at the history, beliefs and the evolution of Christmas celebrations worldwide.
Colorado men’s prisons will run out space in next fiscal year, state warns
The Colorado Department of Corrections can house about 15,077 men across state and privately run...
Zelenskyy says he’s open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland
It offered another potential compromise on control of the Donbas region.
EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
The European Commission condemned on Wednesday the U.S. decision and says the EU is within...
Six dead and a family left reeling after Mexican Navy medical flight crashes in Texas
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Kalkhofer sole Ward 3 candidate as Longmont’s special election deadline closes
City will wait until Dec. 30 to determine whether March special election will proceed or...
Freed from ICE facility, activist Jeanette Vizguerra urges detainees: ‘Don’t give up. Keep fighting.’
Jeanette Vizguerra's attempts to regain her freedom had galvanized supporters since she was detained in...
FBI: Lyft driver terrorized by escaped Georgia inmates before she was rescued in Florida
DeKalb County officials say the inmates compromised a cell to escape.
Trump approves deployment of 350 National Guard members to New Orleans
Landry had asked Trump to send a 1,000 federally funded troops to Louisiana cities.
Nvidia gains, hospitals hurt: Congress winners and losers
The Republican-controlled Congress has been very good to most of corporate America this year.
Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system
Supporters say the program drives innovation and growth, while critics argue it fills entry-level positions.
US bars five Europeans who allegedly pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
Secretary of State Marco Rubio identified them only as “radical” activists and “weaponized” nongovernmental organizations.
Colorado leaders mobilize bipartisan congressional coalition to protect NCAR
Elected leaders representing Boulder and Colorado in Congress have assembled a bipartisan coalition of nearly...
Silver Creek’s Kaden Riedel is the Longmont Times-Call boys soccer player of the year
Riedel, with 13 goals and nine assists, was named the 4A/3A Granite Peaks League Player...
Voters sue to suspend Missouri’s new congressional map until a referendum
Opponents submitted over 300,000 petition signatures earlier this month for a statewide referendum next fall.
California drivers warned to reconsider Christmas travel plans ahead of storms
Millions of people expected to travel across the state will likely meet hazardous traveling conditions.
Oklahoma college instructor is fired after giving failing grade to essay on gender
The instructor denied that she had “engaged in any arbitrary behavior regarding the student’s work.”
2 seriously injured in Colo. 66 crash near Longmont
Two people were seriously injured in a Monday morning crash on Colo. 66 just northeast...
Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says
The nursing home is about 20 miles northeast of Philadelphia.
With underclassmen set to return, Colorado soccer aims even higher in 2026
The Colorado soccer team is coming off one of the greatest seasons in program history....
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The high court order is not a final ruling but it could affect other lawsuits.
Boulder County woman still without power calls Xcel ‘tone deaf’ after it thanked those who lost power
One Ward business owner is calling Xcel Energy "tone deaf" for its Tuesday social media...
What did you think of Xcel’s planned power outages? Colorado utility regulators want to know
PUC chairman suggested the commission consider asking Xcel to reimburse customers to offset at least...
Voluminous new Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions, but little revelatory news
Many of the mentions of Trump in the file came from news clippings.
Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026
The department said it will send notices to approximately 1,000 borrowers the week of Jan....
Where Colorado’s gray wolves traveled in December, including the mountains west of metro Denver
At least one wolf tromped through watersheds west of the Denver metro in December, a...
UK authorities bring new charges of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand
The comedian is already facing similar charges involving four women.
Federal judge says Trump administration must restore disaster money to Democratic states
The ruling solidified a win for the coalition of 12 attorneys general.
Camp Mystic’s reopening plans in Texas has drawn outrage, but some families want to return
The decision is dividing families who've sent their children there.
US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season
December has been the cheapest month for prices at the pump this year, according to...
A look at aging baby boomers in the United States
By the end of this decade, all baby boomers will be 65 or older.
DOJ sues Illinois’ governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals
When signing the bills, Gov. JB Pritzker acknowledged that they might be challenged in court.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported, can spend Christmas with family
A temporary restraining order, which bars ICE from detaining him, remains in place.
Cautious shoppers step up spending to start holiday season
Uncertainty about the economy is making consumers more targeted in their buying.
US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs and Trump’s fight with the Fed
It was a great year for anyone with the stomach to stick through the swings.
Former Nebraska US Sen. Ben Sasse reveals advanced pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Sasse learned of the disease last week and is “now marching to the beat of...
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
The inspector general report suggests that a new mandate in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill...
Louvre tightens security after $102M jewel heist, installs bars on infamous window
The museum is addressing security flaws exposed by the theft.
Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since US tariffs rolled out in April
Write-in responses to the survey showed that prices and inflation remained consumers’ biggest concern.
‘Super flu’ variant is circulating and raising concern. Here’s what to know about it
Detections of this subclade have risen rapidly since August 2025.
Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here’s why delivery has become more polluting
The push for faster delivery is reshaping how products move and the emissions tied to...
US strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific
At least 105 people have been killed in 29 known strikes since early September.
Top 10 stories of 2025: No. 9: ICE activity in Boulder County
This year saw a rise in public concern regarding the detention and deportation of undocumented...
US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter
Tuesday’s report from the Commerce Department said U.S. gross domestic product up from its 3.8%...
Top 10 Stories of 2025: No. 10 Fate sealed for iconic Dark Horse building
The fate of the iconic bar was cemented this year when the Boulder City Council...
Wildfire in Boulder County’s Fourmile Canyon contained
Fire crews fully contained the fire that sparked west of Boulder on Monday night, and...
Greta Thunberg arrested in London while supporting hunger-striking pro-Palestinian activists
Greta Thunberg has been arrested in central London while supporting pro-Palestinian activists on a hunger...
Aurora neighborhood claims victory — for now — in halting 32 oil and gas wells near reservoir
"They need to prove that when they passed that law, it meant something," Aurora resident...
New interviews conducted in 1996 JonBenet Ramsey murder investigation, Boulder police say
Nearly 29 years after the murder of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey, Boulder detectives have conducted new...
A look at the experts racing to decode Trump’s tariff rules
With a spate of new trade rules unleashed by the Trump administration, customs brokers have...
S&P 500 closes at another record, beating the high it set earlier this month
Consumer confidence continued fading in December.
Denver gives official OK to women’s soccer stadium subsidy, clearing way for Summit FC’s home
The 14,500-seat stadium is planned for Santa Fe Yards, the former site of the Gates...
Longmont’s Climbing Collective crowdfunds for roof replacement
Climbing gym owners believe that a post Marshall-fire insurance policy could be to blame for...
3-acre wildfire in Fourmile Canyon in Boulder County forces evacuations
The fire in the 700 block of Wild Turkey Trail is between one and two...
FCC bans new Chinese-made drones, citing security risks
Chinese-made drones have become a dominant player in the U.S.
US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
The approval handed drugmaker Novo Nordisk an edge over rival Eli Lilly.
Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver’s licenses
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed to a nationwide audit conducted in October that found about...
At least 2 people killed in Mexican Navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas
It was not immediately clear how many people were aboard or whether there were injuries.
Banksy unveils new art in London following speculation over murals depicting stargazing figures
The artist posted two photos of the artwork on his official Instagram account Monday.
The Trump administration is suing the District of Columbia over its gun laws
It’s the second such lawsuit the administration has filed this month.
Fire ban in effect for eastern Boulder County amid dry heat
Much of unincorporated eastern Boulder County is under fire restrictions beginning Monday amid unseasonably warm...
White House rebuffs Catholic bishops’ appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement
The appeal was issued by Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski.
Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind ‘Call of Duty,’ dies at 55
His work has inspired millions of players as well as developers worldwide.
Beware the fatberg: How Boulder County residents should handle grease during the holiday season
Is it tempting to pour grease down the drain? It shouldn't be. But if it...
Cloudy future for bourbon has Jim Beam closing Kentucky distillery for a year
The decision comes as the whiskey industry faces tariffs and declining demand.
ICE releases immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra from detention
Nine months after she first entered an Aurora detention center, Jeanette Vizguerra walked out of...
Huge Longmont climbing gym is closed for repairs after wind nearly tore the roof off
Owners of the Climbing Collective gym in Longmont, one of Colorado's foremost climbing facilities, are...