DR ERIC BURNETT

May 06 2026BUSINESS

Why the sudden crackdown on sneaky express lane moves?

Drivers on I-25 between Berthoud and Fort Collins have a new reason to watch the road markings closely. Starting this week, cameras and sensors are scanning for anyone cutting in or out of express lanes where solid lines block the way. The goal is to cut down on sudden lane changes that can cause pi

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May 02 2026POLITICS

A doctor who speaks her mind and a new pick for surgeon general

Dr. Nicole Saphier has been chosen by the Trump administration to become the next U. S. surgeon general, a role that comes with the power to issue public health warnings. Unlike her predecessor, Dr. Casey Means, who faced strong opposition in Senate hearings over her lack of experience and controver

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Apr 24 2026EDUCATION

South Carolina’s top teacher teaches science—and life lessons

Dr. Christie Palladino didn’t set out to win awards. She started as a doctor fixing hearts and delivering babies. Then she switched to classrooms, where she now shapes young minds instead of presiding over them. This week, the state named her South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year for 2027. The announ

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Healthcare Sticker Shock: Why New Drugs Cost So Much, Even with Price Talks

Drug prices have been climbing again, even after some big promises about keeping costs down. A recent Senate report dug into how companies that struck deals with the White House still hiked prices on hundreds of medications. And the numbers are shocking: new drugs often launch with price tags over $

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Why Hollywood Stars Bet Big on a Falling Politician

Eric Swalwell spent years collecting cash from showbiz big shots. While he was busy posing for photos with A-listers at Los Angeles parties, his campaign was quietly filling up with checks. Sean Penn dropped $15, 000, Robert De Niro added $10, 000, and other familiar faces from movies and TV joined

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Eric Swalwell Drops Governor Bid After Sexual Misconduct Claims

Eric Swalwell, the San Francisco congressman who once unseated a long‑time incumbent, has ended his run for California governor after serious accusations surfaced. The claims, reported by major news outlets last Friday, say he sexually assaulted a former staff member in New York and behaved inapprop

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Political Scandal Shakes California Governor Race

Eric Swalwell, a popular congressman eyeing the California governorship, faces serious accusations that could alter the political landscape. Reports from major news outlets claim a former staffer alleges sexual assault, while other women point to misconduct. These claims have rattled voters who pre

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

What’s in store for Colorado’s weather this week?

Dry air and strong winds are returning to southern Colorado today, putting the region under a fire risk alert from morning until evening. Gusts could hit 45 mph, while temperatures climb into the 70s or low 80s near the Front Range and eastern plains. Higher areas will stay cooler, mostly in the 60s

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Swalwell Faces Big Push to Leave Congress Over Allegations

Eric Swalwell, a top contender for California governor, is being asked to quit his seat in the House. Some of his Democratic colleagues have spoken on TV, saying he should step down. The calls came after a woman who worked in his district office said she was sexually assaulted by him. CNN a

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Streamlined Powder Test: Using Pictures Instead of Lab Machines

Dry powder inhalers need a quick way to check how fine their particles are. Scientists usually rely on a big machine called the next‑generation impactor and then run a slow liquid test to measure the results. The new method replaces that slow step with smart image analysis. Images of the po

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