Xcel’s blackouts show it’s behind the times | Jimmy Sengenberger
Driving into Golden with my fiancée on Wednesday night, we entered what felt like a ghost town. Streetlights vanished. Buildings went dark. Darkness surrounded us. For several minutes, we experienced what tens of thousands of Coloradans were feeling — life without power in the night. And not the sweet, romantic,...
Two alleged Venezuelan gang leaders indicted after Colorado crime spree
A federal grand jury indicted two alleged leaders of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang, after a series of crimes in Colorado, including robbery, kidnapping and money laundering.
“FACE” Boulder Theater Reminder: Wind Reschedule! To 12-19-2025
Tonight’s HOPEFULLY The Boulder Night For The Rescheduled “FACE” Concert at the Boulder Theater! Barring another “shut it down” windstorm today, here are the details, the special sale prices announced for the upcoming shows, and all you need to know. The show by this famous and wonderful a cappella group has become a...
Boulder jury finds Jimmy West guilty of second-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old...
After a weeklong trial, a Boulder County jury has found Jimmy West, 53, guilty of second-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Zaria Hardee, whose body was found in the Goss Grove neighborhood in July 2024. He was found not guilty of related sex-trafficking charges. West was sentenced to 96...
Barbara Hamlington is unanimous choice as Louisville’s next mayor pro tem
Councilmember Barbara Hamlington of Ward 3 is stepping into the role as Louisville’s mayor pro tem, with the unanimous backing of the City Council. Under Louisville’s city charter, the City Council appoints a councilmember as mayor pro tem for a two-year term to “perform the responsibilities of the mayor when the...
Evolutionary Biologist Scott Taylor Talks Birds
It’s a stressful day at the office. You want to get away from work. The sounds of notifications, meeting alerts, and Zoom calls ring through your ears. You step outside for your lunch break. No matter where you are in the world, you’re likely to hear the same thing: the sounds of birds.
Friday’s planned power outages cause worry for Boulder business owners
Starting at 5 a.m. Friday, Xcel Energy said it would turn off power for about 69,000 customers as part of planned power outages to reduce wildfire risk amid strong winds.
Hurricane-force winds close roads in Boulder County
Some Boulder County roads are closed on Friday following the high risk of wildfire spread and hurricane-force winds blowing across the county, and officials are telling people to stay off the roads. Stay home and do not drive unless absolutely necessary, the Boulder Office of Disaster Management said in a...
Faces of Boulder: Dr. Brenna Bray, Mind, Mountains, and the Boulder Skyline
Some people represent Boulder not by a single title or role, but by how they live, think, and move through the world. Dr. Brenna Bray is one of those people. Captured while summiting Bear Peak and traversing the Boulder Skyline out-and-back, Dr. Bray stands high above the city she contributes to, with the Front Range...
Severe Wind Event Continues Across Boulder County
Boulder and surrounding Front Range communities are dealing with the impacts of extreme wind conditions that began Wednesday and are expected to continue into Friday. Wind gusts reached between 90 and 100 miles per hour in some areas yesterday, snapping trees and power poles and leaving tens of thousands without...

















