Connecticut entered the game as the heavy favorite, but Notre Dame showed up ready to scrap for every possession. The Fighting Irish, ranked sixth, gave the top-seeded Huskies their toughest fight in the regional final, even if the final score doesn’t tell the full story. UConn still dominated with
Alaska faces a serious problem: teen suicide is the top cause of death for people aged 15 to 24. Many young people feel alone and do not know how to get help. A new law, House Bill 232, could give teens ages 16 and 17 a way to see mental‑health professionals without needing their parents’ permission
Colorado sits at a crossroads between growing energy needs and a fast-expanding clean power industry. Lawmakers have two major tools on the table in 2026 that could shape the state’s economic future. One plan sets long-term targets for clean electricity by 2050, giving utilities a clear roadmap for
Colorado lawmakers are considering a new law that would give youth sports coaches basic training on mental health and require parents to know about possible emotional effects after a concussion. The bill, named after a young athlete who died from depression linked to head injuries, aims to shift the
Colorado voters face a new tax proposal that promises more money for schools but takes away refunds they have come to rely on. The plan, called Senate Bill 135, would stop the state from giving back money to taxpayers under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). Instead, it would let the government
Colorado owns more than 8 million acres that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) keeps safe for everyone. These lands give clean air, water, and space for wildlife. They also bring tourists, hunters, and people who love clear night skies. In 2025, visitors spent over $2 billion on the state’s econom
Colorado and 30 other states have kicked off a fresh antitrust trial against Live Nation, the music‑event powerhouse that owns Ticketmaster. The move comes after the U. S. Department of Justice pulled out of a $280 million settlement with the company, saying it was “a travesty” and that the deal did
Connecticut’s tax scene is a puzzle. The state relies heavily on income taxes for its $27 billion budget, yet many say the richest people pay too little. A recent study from 2011 to 2020 looks at how different income groups actually share the burden. First, income taxes bring in about a third of al
Alaska’s elections are run by Alaskans, not outsiders. A recent discussion has confused people about a deal between the state’s election office and the U. S. Justice Department. The agreement is simply a legal way for the state to share voter information with federal agencies, but it does not give t
Connecticut's recent harsh winter has caused significant problems for both heating oil companies and consumers. The deep snow and extreme cold have made deliveries difficult, with trucks struggling to navigate snow-covered paths to reach homes. In some cases, delivery hoses had to be snaked through
