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CSU AD shares thoughts on game against No. 11 BYU at Canvas Stadium
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The Colorado State University football team is preparing to host the highest-ranked opponent since play began at Canvas Stadium, No. 11 BYU. "There's a lot of excitement. You know, we've had unbelievable crowds so far this year, and you know, Coach Mora has done wonders for our program and wonders for the fan base, and you know, we're going to pack the place again on Saturday. It's going to be a great atmosphere," CSU Athletic Director John Weber said.
Next Step Next One works to raise awareness about living kidney donors in Colorado
Starting Wednesday evening, Next Step Next One, a nonprofit working to reduce the kidney transplant waitlist by inspiring living kidney donors, will host a series of community conversations over the next month. “For every one of these conversations, you see people kind of start to come out. And for the patient who is in need, we learned through this program the fear is: the ask is hard, the rejection is harder.
Colorado doctor and nurse at blood cancer institute work to raise awareness about blood donations
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and more than 1.5 million people in the United States are living with or are in remission from blood cancer, according to Blood Cancer United. In Colorado, the CU Anschutz School of Medicine reports there are approximately 2,660 new cases of blood cancer each year. “Most people don’t know that cancer does involve the blood system and the immune system, and they might not have a loved one who had that diagnosis before.
Colo. Department of Corrections hosts afghan rug contest and auction to benefit wildfire relief fund
PUEBLO, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Corrections is hosting an auction for Afghan rugs or handwoven floor coverings created by inmates across the state. The dozens of Afghan rugs followed a red, white, and blue theme in honor of the 250th Anniversary of America and were created for an inter-facility contest.
Louisville Police impound illegal e-motos as police statewide work to educate riders
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (KMGH) — This week, the Louisville Police Department announced the department has impounded several e-motorcycles that were being driven by underage drivers. According to the department, the parents of these riders were issued summonses for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. The department said vehicles were designed for off-road use and are not legal for operation on public streets, sidewalks, or paths.
Broncos CB Patrick Surtain opens "Inspiration Room" at Columbia Middle School in Aurora
AURORA, Colo. – On Tuesday afternoon, Denver Broncos Cornerback Patrick Surtain II held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Columbia Middle School in Aurora to celebrate the opening of his foundation’s fourth Inspiration Room. According to the Patrick Surtain II Foundation, the Inspiration Room initiative is part of the Foundation's mission to level the playing field for students by investing in innovative educational spaces. “It's pretty awesome seeing this initiative take place.
Colorado drivers face record-breaking gas prices this Labor Day weekend
DENVER — Drivers who plan to hit the road for the Labor Day weekend will be facing the highest gas prices ever for this time of year, according to AAA. AAA reports the national average for a gallon of gas is $4.14 and in Colorado it’s $4.26. The current Labor Day record is $3.82 which was set on September 3, 2012. “Holiday travelers will find the cheapest prices in the metro and along population centers as a function of supply and demand.
Denver Water billboard campaign highlights continued need to conserve water
DENVER — A Denver Water campaign that is utilizing billboards is currently underway to raise awareness about drought and water usage. “We have a campaign in place that's part of our comprehensive drought approach, really designed to create visibility, keep drought top of mind for people, and drive them to our resources. And the message behind the campaign is pretty simple.
Colorado advocacy group speaks out against delayed implementation of federal hemp THC ban
Legislation that delays the implementation of a hemp-derived THC federal ban is headed to President Donald Trump’s desk, but a local advocacy group is speaking out against the move. Watch Micah's story in the video player below: In 2025, federal lawmakers passed legislation banning hemp-derived THC products like Delta-9, which included plans to implement the ban in November of this year.
FTC proposes rules to make personalized pricing more transparent
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced a proposal to set some rules around personalized pricing. Personalized pricing refers to companies using artificial intelligence and personalized data to set the price of a good or service. The FTC’s proposed policy would require businesses to “clearly and conspicuously disclose” if they are engaging in personalized pricing and share the data types they’re using to set those prices.
Charlie's Denver hosts '9 to 5' event in honor of Dolly Parton
This Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Charlie’s Denver, an LGBTQ+ friendly bar and nightclub, held an event to honor the iconic Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. The bar opened early, offered drink specials, and played her movies on a loop. “With her just being the philanthropist of the world, she's always giving back.
Faith | Shade is a picture of God’s presence and protection
Micah Smith Sun, August 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google The fires came early this year, driven by fierce, destructive winds. I can't remember a summer in the Rocky Mountains that has felt this relentlessly windy, hot, dry and smoky. Everywhere you turn it seems like the world is burning. The ground is parched. The air scratches at the throat. The forests stand tense and brittle. And yes—it is dry. Really dry.
Real Talk: Democratic socialism is growing in popularity among young Americans
DENVER — Half of young Americans, ages 18 to 34 years old, view Democratic Socialism positively, according to a new CNBC Generation Lab Poll. CNBC reports the poll received responses from 1,088 Americans earlier this month and 46% held favorable or very favorable views of Democratic Socialism. On an upcoming episode of Real Talk with Micah Smith, progressive Colorado leaders discuss the political ideology and the impact on the Democratic Party.
Mother says accessible Noah Kahan tickets for Coors Field didn't accommodate daughter's wheelchair
DENVER — A 14-hour drive from Chicago to Denver for the Noah Kahan concert at Coors Field earlier this month ended in disappointment for Jenny D’Agostino and her 26-year-old daughter, Taylor, after they said the wheelchair accessible tickets Taylor purchased did not include wheelchair accommodations. “This is not okay. We should be able to have floor seats, have front row. If we pay for it, we should have it,” Jenny D’Agostino said. D’Agostino said it all started Sunday, Aug.
With fluffy helpers on hand, Lowry Elementary School prepares to welcome students back to school
DENVER — This week, teachers and staff members at Lowry Elementary School are getting their classrooms ready for students as the Denver Public Schools school year begins next week. Principal Dr. Annie Larkin, who has served as principal for five years, said she is looking forward to building on last year's academic success. “We're coming off of a year of our highest reading scores for kindergarten through second graders.
Goodwill of Colorado offers non-traditional students educational and employment opportunities
With back-to-school season in full swing, Goodwill offers non-traditional students several educational and employment opportunities at its Iliff campus in Aurora. “We have the Excel Center, which is the first free adult high school in the state of Colorado for in-school education, so you can receive a high school diploma instead of a GED,” David Hickman, Goodwill training manager told Denver7 Monday.
Real Talk: CSP and community advocates say distracted driving is a pervasive problem
On Friday, Colorado State Patrol released new numbers showing the impact of distracted driving. Data from CSP shows that in 2025, law enforcement officers investigated 4,607 cases of lane violations, 2,954 cases of speeding, 2,919 cases of following too close, and 1,883 cases of failing to yield the right of way. CSP said distracted driving was involved in many of those traffic violations.
Changes to federal historic preservation act could weaken protections for historic sites and places
On Thursday morning, Colorado Preservation, Inc. held a webinar to inform community members about the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation advancing major changes to the National Historic Preservation Act that could limit local input and protections for historic properties and places.
Commerce City PD issues tickets to 3 kids and their parents for e-motorcycle violations
DENVER — As the new Colorado e-motorcycle law takes effect, officers in Commerce City, which has had a similar ordinance in place since March, recently issued tickets to three kids and their parents for e-motorcycle-related violations. “This ordinance specifically applies to off-highway vehicles.
Safe2Tell July report reveals mental health is a top concern for Colorado students
DENVER — The Colorado Attorney General’s office released the final Safe2Tell report for the 2025-2026 school year, highlighting students' concerns heading into the new school year. Safe2Tell is a 24/7 confidential reporting system that allows students and school community members to report safety issues. The July 2026 Safe2Tell report found the system received 591 reports in July, bringing the total number of reports for the school year to 29,302.
Colorado State Patrol troopers respond to more incidents of 'outrageous' distracted driving
DENVER — Over the past few weeks, Colorado law enforcement agencies have responded to numerous serious, sometimes fatal, crashes on Colorado roadways with many stemming from road rage or distracted driving. “Especially this time of year where it's the warmer months, we are seeing a lot more outrageous things that people are doing in terms of distracted driving,” Colorado State Trooper Hunter Mathews said.
Colorado State Patrol troopers respond to more incidents of 'outrageous' distracted driving
DENVER — Over the past few weeks, Colorado law enforcement agencies have responded to numerous serious, sometimes fatal, crashes on Colorado roadways with many stemming from road rage or distracted driving. “Especially this time of year where it's the warmer months, we are seeing a lot more outrageous things that people are doing in terms of distracted driving,” Colorado State Trooper Hunter Mathews said.
Faith | A miraculous healing changed the medical report
“The news hit like a freight train,” writes Rev. Micah Smith about his lymphoma. “I was 29 years old, a father of three young children, and pastoring an inner-city church when my world was shaken to the core. ATU Images Getty Images Do you believe in miracles—those moments of supernatural intervention that break into our everyday reality? I do. I’ve experienced healing more than once in my life, but one experience stands out.
Real Talk: Colorado community leaders talk childcare challenges and solutions
Nearly 14,000 children are currently on wait lists for childcare statewide, according to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Childcare Aware of America estimates the average annual cost of center-based infant care in Colorado is nearly $21,000. On an upcoming episode of Real Talk with Micah Smith, parents, community leaders, and childcare providers discuss childcare challenges and solutions.
Lakewood-based family resource center hosts free school supply drive for JeffCo students
The first day of school is right around the corner, and one nonprofit is working to make sure every kid has the supplies they need. On Wednesday and Thursday, The Action Center, a family resource center based in Lakewood, held a free school supplies event at Everitt Middle School in Jefferson County.
Initiative to repeal constitutional right to abortion in Colorado fails to make the ballot
This week, a measure hoping to overturn abortion rights in Colorado failed to get enough signatures to make the 2026 ballot, according to Cobalt, a reproductive rights organization in Colorado. Amendment 283 was the latest of several ballot measures filed hoping to curb access to abortion in the state. “I'm a bit frustrated that, despite the fact that voters have consistently said they do not want government interfering in this, that we always see attempts like this.
Trump administration could gut standards for Head Start
The Trump administration could soon implement new rules and regulations that would overhaul the nation’s Head Start program, according to the Associated Press. Head Start is a federally funded program that provides early childhood education to kids from low-income families, from infants to 5-year-olds. Its regulations, which stretch more than 100 pages, outline requirements on everything from child-to-teacher ratios and child health screenings to family engagement.
Real Talk: Colorado's cannabis industry continues to face challenges
For more than 12 years, Colorado has been a leader in the recreational cannabis industry. But as more states legalize the recreational use of marijuana, sales of marijuana are dropping throughout Colorado. On an upcoming episode of Real Talk with Micah Smith, business owners and city leaders share statistics and personal experiences, giving insight into the state of the cannabis industry.
New Colorado law aims to curb e-motorbike crashes among minors as vehicles rise in popularity Original
A new Colorado law that takes effect August 12 aims to curb e-motorbike crashes among minors as these type of vehicles rise in popularity among Colorado's younger population. The law, HB26-1079, changes requirements for minors to be able to get a motorcycle endorsement on their driver's license, according to Colorado State Patrol Trooper Huner Mathews. Previously, anyone over the age of 21 could consent for that minor for them to be able to take the course to receive their motorcycle endorsement.
Can Denver's progressive movement propel Lisa Calderón to the mayor's office?
DENVER — Denver mayoral candidate Lisa Calderón says Colorado's growing progressive movement could shape the city's 2027 election. “Our progressive trajectory has been coming for years,” Calderón said. “I'm a progressive, and I was recruited by the Working Families Party to run for office, and you know, that has been my story.” Calderón is the executive director of Women Uprising, an organization that helps women running for office. She ran for mayor in 2019 and in 2023.
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Oil prices drop but gas prices remain high in the Denver metro area
Oil prices have dropped to a one-week low on Monday after U.S. leaders announced a pause in airstrikes against Iran over the weekend. But in the Denver metro area, gas prices have not experienced a significant drop in prices yet. “Oil is down 7% but the wholesale price of gasoline is only down 2%," explained Patrick De Haan, GasBuddy head of petroleum analysis.
Resources for 'aging in place' Coloradans
As a large portion of Colorado’s population reaches the age of 60, many Colorado families are searching for resources to help their loved ones or themselves remain in their homes and communities as their physical and emotional needs change. On a recent episode of Real Talk with Micah Smith, community groups discussed the impact this is having on a lot of industries in Colorado, from healthcare to housing. “As you get older, your accessibility needs change, right?
Aging in place: Colorado leaders say resources are needed to help seniors remain in their homes
DENVER — For the first time in Colorado history, there are now more Coloradans over the age of 60-years-old than there are under 18-years-old, according to the Colorado Department of Human Services. On an upcoming episode of Real Talk with Micah Smith, community groups discuss the impact this is having on a lot of industries in Colorado, from health care to housing. “As you get older, you’re accessibility needs change, you go from a cane to a walker, a walker to a wheelchair.
Claim: Colorado School of Public Health review finds climate change makes it harder to control diseases like cyclosporiasis
“We actually don’t know a lot about cyclospora and climate. But what we do know is that cyclospora is very similar to other pathogens that do really well at warm temperatures,” Beth Carlton, the review’s co-author and chair of the the University of Colorado Anschutz’s Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, told Denver7 this week. The review found that climate change does not affect all disease-causing microorganisms, or pathogens, in the same way.
CDC’s National Health Survey conducts medical exams and interviews in Jefferson County
A major health survey for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey is now underway in Jefferson County. According to the CDC, NHANES is the only nationally representative survey that combines free medical examinations with in-depth health interviews to assess the health and nutritional status of all people living in the United States.
CU scientific review finds climate change makes it harder to control diseases like cyclosporiasis
Climate change is altering the spread of waterborne diseases like cyclosporiasis around the world, according to a comprehensive review published by researchers from the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz. "We actually don't know a lot about cyclospora and climate.
Denver movie-goers say technical issues plagued 'The Odyssey' 70mm IMAX showings
DENVER — Several movie-goers who went to see "The Odyssey" movie this weekend at the Regal UA Colorado Center in Denver told Denver7 they were unable to see the most exclusive version of the film due to technical issues. "The Odyssey" director Christopher Nolan shot the movie using 70mm film specifically for it to be shown in 70mm IMAX theaters.
Denver Clerk and Recorder's office reiterates city's election are secure and certifies latest results
A bipartisan board signed off the City and County of Denver’s Primary election results Friday morning, officially finalizing all results and bringing the election to a formal close with certification from the Denver Clerk and Recorder.
Faith | Celebrate 250 years but pause to remember the sacrifice Original
Wallace Nelson Sand (top) and brother Cyrus Harvey Sand (right) of Pasco, Wash., made the ultimate sacrifice in World War II. The humid air wrapped around me like a blanket as I slipped away from my missions team in Manila. In the midst of all the ministry and busyness, there was another deep pull that tugged at me. There was somewhere else I wanted—needed—to go.
NFL cornerback and Denver native Chau Smith-Wade to host youth football camp
Registration is open for Carolina Panthers cornerback and Denver native Chau Smith-Wade's three-day youth football camp at Soccer City in Aurora. The three-day camp is for kids ages 6 to 14 and will take place from Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12. “I began with the Park Hill Pirates here in Denver, Colorado, and from there I just sprouted and grew to different places,” Smith-Wade said.
Graffitied and weather worn: Veterans monuments are repaired and preserved at Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park
History Colorado is working to repair and restore Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park monuments that have been vandalized and damaged by Colorado’s weather conditions. “We've got some conservation work that's been ongoing for a few weeks now, but in particular, we've got four different monuments that we've chosen for conservation that we're prioritizing," Mark Nelson, History Colorado’s head of collections management and registration, said.
Experts: Kiros' win could reshape Democratic politics in Colorado, nation
DENVER — Political experts across the country are weighing in on what democratic socialist Melat Kiros’s win in Colorado’s Democratic primary Tuesday night means for the future of the party. Kiros, a former attorney, beat Rep. Diana DeGette with a more than 12,000-vote lead, a stunning victory for the first-time candidate against a nearly 30-year incumbent. That upset has prompted questions about what drove voters to embrace a political newcomer.
Prison reform advocate says mental healthcare in Colorado prisons is limited or denied
June is Men’s Health Month with a focus on mental health awareness and Prison Reform Advocate Sharletta Evans is working to bring awareness to what she calls a lack of resources for incarcerated people who are living with mental illnesses. “I’ve been receiving phone calls from family members whose loved ones who are incarcerated...
What Colorado early voting numbers reveal about turnout in this year's primary election
DENVER — Colorado Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 30, and so far, more than 639,000 ballots have been returned by eligible voters, according to the latest statisitics from the Colorado Secretary of State's office. Colorado has about 4.5 million registered voters, and the latest numbers reflect a 14% voter turn out 3 days before the election.
Dark money continues to flood Colorado's Democratic primaries
DENVER — Just days before the 2026 Colorado Primary election, thousands of dollars in dark money continue to pour into the state. “It doesn't really come from the parties, it doesn't come from the candidates themselves," Seth Masket, University of Denver political science professor said.
Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday
DENVER (KMGH) — As Denver prepares to host one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the U.S., food vendors will be a big part of the weekend festivities. Juneteenth is a celebration of June 19, 1865, the day Union Army troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed enslaved African Americans that they were finally free, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. “Enslaved people had heard about the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War.
Local equestrian becomes first woman from Colorado to run for Miss Black Rodeo USA
A Colorado woman is making history by becoming the first candidate to represent Colorado at Miss Black Rodeo USA 2027 pageant. Mathena Washington is a Colorado-raised entrepreneur, equestrian, and model. Watch Micah Smith's interview with Mathena in the video player below.
Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KMGH) -- As Denver prepares to host one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the U.S., food vendors will be a big part of the weekend festivities. Juneteenth is a celebration of June 19, 1865, the day Union Army troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed enslaved African Americans that they were finally free, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday
As Denver prepares to host one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the U.S., food vendors will be a big part of the weekend festivities. Juneteenth is a celebration of June 19, 1865, the day Union Army troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed enslaved African Americans that they were finally free, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. “Enslaved people had heard about the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War.
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