The Latest Breaking News from Colorado

Grand Canyon flood: Warnings issued for Arizona, Utah and Colorado as flash flood leaves 1 dead, 15 missing

A catastrophic flash flood hit the Grand Canyon in Arizona on Saturday, resulting in at least one fatality. Approximately fifteen individuals remain missing following the disaster. Helicopters were deployed to evacuate numerous hikers and campers from the affected areas. The flood inflicted significant damage on trails and essential water systems…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Speed Is Sending Colorado Kids to the Trauma Room as E-Bike Injuries Rose 184 Percent in a Year

Children's Hospital Colorado saw a 184% rise in traumatic e-bike injuries from 2024 to 2025. Only 38% of injured riders this year wore a helmet.

Medical Daily · Aug 31

In 1869, Grand Canyon was named by legendary explorer Major John Wesley Powell, over 150 years later scientists are revealing details about when North America's iconic marvel landscape was created, disappearance of mystery lake

Colorado River originates at La Poudre Pass in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado and runs about 1,450 miles (2,330 km). Scientists have long debated when the Grand Canyon ⁠was carved.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Colorado mail ballot voter ID initiative becomes seventh voter ID measure certified for 2026—the most in a single year

Voters in Colorado will decide on an initiated constitutional amendment related to voter ID for mail-in ballots — the seventh measure to cover this topic in 2026, and the most to appear on statewide ballots in a single year.

Ballotpedia · Aug 28

In 2002, Shattuck Chemical agreed to pay $1.25 million for restoration of South Platte River following years of chemical release. 10 years later, the river was restored for migratory birds and native species

Hazardous substances near Shattuck Chemical Company prompted a settlement for restoration projects. Funds supported habitat improvements along Colorado's South Platte River and Eastern Plains. Restoration projects enhanced wetland and riparian areas for migratory birds. Denver's Overland Pond Park also saw habitat and riverbank improvements.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

In 2024, a Colorado county paid $34 million for a 650-acre ranch privately owned for more than a century; 2 years later, 530 acres are being transferred into the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness

In a momentous conservation victory, a historic ranch in Colorado has been designated as protected wilderness. This expansion secures an impressive 530 acres of public land, which local officials successfully purchased through a record-breaking deal two years prior. After being privately held for more than a century, this acquisition ensures…

The Times of India · Aug 28

Man Sentenced to 236 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Nine-Year-Old Girl on Multiple Occassions

Joshua Andrews, 41, from Colorado, has been sentenced to 236 years to life for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl, highlighting severe penalties for crimes against children.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

Colorado investigation begins after woman launched off ski resort’s alpine coaster

Nicki Parker remains hospitalized 10 days after she was thrown from the ski resort’s coaster, her lawyer said

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Dementia care navigators help Coloradans get the support they need

Latino Americans are 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than white Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Conversation · Aug 27

2026 ballot measure count surpasses 153-measure even-year average, reaching 157 with Nebraska and Colorado certifications

Two Nebraska sports-betting initiatives and three initiatives in Colorado were certified, bringing the nationwide total for 2026 to 157 measures. This exceeds the average of 153 measures certified per even-numbered year.

Ballotpedia · Aug 27