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Dec 17 2025OPINION

Colorado's Gas Heating Dilemma: Who Pays the Price?

Colorado's push to cut greenhouse gas emissions is putting a squeeze on homeowners who rely on natural gas for heating. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has set a new target: gas utilities must slash emissions by 41% by 2035. This is a big jump from the previous goal of a 22% reduction

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Dec 17 2025WEATHER

Colorado Braces for Potential Power Outages Amid Windy Weather

Colorado is facing a possible power outage due to strong winds. The number of people affected has been reduced from 500, 000 to 52, 000. This change is because of better weather predictions and improvements in the power grid. The power cuts are planned for Wednesday morning. They will mostly affect

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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

College Costs Creep Up in 2025

College expenses went up by 3. 6% in the 2025 fiscal year. This is a small increase from the 3. 4% rise in 2024, but less than the 4. 0% jump in 2023, when schools were dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) tracks these costs. It looks at the a

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Predicting Second Cancers: A Closer Look

Colorectal cancer can sometimes come back. This is called metachronous colorectal cancer. It happens after the first treatment. Doctors want to find ways to predict this. They made a model to do just that. The model uses data from past patients. It looks at many things. Like age, health history, an

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Dec 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Keeping Tabs on Snow: How New Tech is Helping Colorado Track Water

Colorado is stepping up its game when it comes to tracking snow and water. Two lawmakers, Rep. Jeff Hurd and Rep. Joe Neguse, have teamed up to push a bill through Congress. This bill aims to update how the U. S. monitors snowpack, which is crucial for predicting water supply. The bill, called the

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Dec 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Colorado's Big Recycling Makeover

Colorado is stepping up its recycling game. The state has one of the lowest recycling rates in the U. S. But now, a new plan is in the works to make recycling free for everyone. The state's health department has given the green light to a program called the Producer Responsibility Program. It's set

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Dec 11 2025HEALTH

Mind Matters: What's Really Going On With College Students?

College life isn't all fun and games. It's a mix of new experiences, challenges, and pressures. But what's really going on in the minds of students? Recent studies have shed light on some concerning trends. First, let's talk about mental health. Many students are dealing with common mental disorder

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Dec 10 2025SPORTS

Who Will Stay Perfect? Ranking The Top Unbeaten College Basketball Teams

College basketball is heating up, and eight teams are still perfect on the season. These teams come from different conferences and have unique strengths. Some are national title contenders, while others are just trying to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament. Nebraska is one of the teams still unbe

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Dec 10 2025SPORTS

College Sports: A Mix of Surprises, Changes, and Big Moves

College basketball is heating up, and teams are showing their true colors. BYU's freshman guard, AJ Dybantsa, had a standout second half in a close game against Clemson, proving he's a player to watch. However, the Cougars still need to show consistency to be considered national title contenders. M

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Dec 09 2025SPORTS

College Football's Big Change: Why 24 Teams Should Play

College football is at a crossroads. The current 12-team playoff system is leaving teams and fans frustrated. Take Notre Dame, for example. They had a great season but didn't make the cut. Instead of playing in a bowl game, they decided to sit out the postseason. This decision has caused some tensio

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