Trump administration accelerates plans to restrict voting by mail in states
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Colorado passes landmark police reform bill in the wake of 2020 George
The Colorado General Assembly took the
Colorado Unions groan as Gov.Polis vetoes bill meant to make organizing easier
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has for
Colorado governor signs executive order banning carbonated drinks at state functions
Gov. Jared Polis recently prohibited the
Housing Stability does little to fix known shelter oversight issues
The Department of Housing Stability remains
Gov. Jared Polis signs $46.8 billion state budget
Federal tax changes, rising Medicaid costs
Colorado lawmakers pass bills aimed at reducing state prison population
The Colorado legislature passed two bills
Colorado lawmakers kill bill to limit police use of Flock camera data
A bipartisan bill that would have
Housing Stability bypasses rules to reduce affordable rental units
The Department of Housing Stability is
Statewide drought emergency declared in Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency recently in response to Colorado’s warmest winter on record, which also brought record-low snowpack. The U.S. Drought
Trump administration accelerates plans to restrict
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will allow states to access federal citizenship data by June 30 and plans to monitor the flow of mail
World Cup 2026: Which African Nation
The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage of the tournament
Over 40 dead in Ebola outbreak
Health authorities have confirmed more than 300 cases of the virus in the two countries and are investigating 1,500 more possible infections. Over 40 people
Colorado passes landmark police reform bill
The Colorado General Assembly took the unprecedented step of suspending its work on March 14, 2020, pausing in the middle of its 120-day legislative session
Tina Peters released from prison after
Tina Peters, the former Colorado elections clerk and conspiracy theorist convicted of participating in a scheme to chase election conspiracy theories promulgated by President Donald
Colorado Unions groan as Gov.Polis vetoes
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has for the second time vetoed a bill that would have eliminated a unique second election requirement in the state’s union
Africa Day 2026 celebrations: Spotlight on
African leaders and young representatives gathered at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa to mark Africa Day, celebrating the continent’s growing global influence while
Africa Forward Summit: France Seeks to
The Africa Forward summit comes amid France’s fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade. The just-concluded African Forward Summit 2026
Colorado launches ‘Mind Our Future’ to
Children’s Hospital of Colorado and Healthier Colorado have teamed up together to launch an initiative aimed at addressing an area of significant concern in Colorado,
Colorado governor signs executive order banning
Gov. Jared Polis recently prohibited the state from buying soda and other sugary drinks for official state functions, part of a multi-department effort to promote
Colorado Democrats pass on Trump’s $1.8B
The U.S. Congress left Washington for the Memorial Day recess without passing a major Republican priority: passing a party-line bill that funds Immigration and Customs
Housing Stability does little to fix
The Department of Housing Stability remains unaware of how much taxpayer money is being spent for each homeless shelter and whether funds are being used
Aurora’s “Greener Communities, Brighter Futures” campaign
The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, based in New York City, recognized the city of Aurora’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs (OIIA) during
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REPUBLICAN DEBATE ANALYSIS: Bottoms and Kirkmeyer
In a charged and often combative debate hosted by Denver7 on May 14, 2026, Republican gubernatorial candidates State Rep. Scott Bottoms and State Sen. Barbara
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In a spirited and policy‑heavy hosted by Denver7, The Denver Post and CPR on May 7, 2026, Colorado’s two Democratic gubernatorial contenders, Attorney General Phil
A New Path Forward: Anne Keke
“Good leaders do not lead from ego or politics; they lead from a commitment to improving the lives of the people they serve.” -Dr. Anne
Your Vote, Your Power- A Fight
When the Hungarian populace went to the polls last month to defeat the authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, they did so in record breaking numbers.
The Pink Lake: Senegal’s visual wonder
The African continent provides so many amazing destinations for tourists. The most attractive places of interest in Africa include its roaring wildlife, rustic historical sites
Gov. Jared Polis signs $46.8 billion
Federal tax changes, rising Medicaid costs forced deep cuts to close $1 billion gap Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed the state’s approximately $46.8 billion budget
Sights from AMVCA 2026 Awards
Each year, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) always deliver outstanding memories that get the fans talking and debating on social media. The award
Paris festival spotlights Nollywood, wider African
Paris is hosting the 13th edition of NollywoodWeek, a five-day festival showcasing films from Nigeria, other African countries and the diaspora. Organisers say the event
New Colorado law will ban cat
Pet stores in Colorado will not be able to sell cats and dogs starting next year under a law signed recently by Gov. Jared Polis.
Tyla, Anok Yai, Ayo Edibiri, Damson
African talent and heritage stood out at the 2026 Met Gala, held recently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where stars embraced
Colorado lawmakers pass bills aimed at
The Colorado legislature passed two bills quite recently and are still considering a third aimed at reducing the state’s prison population, which has ballooned to
Colorado lawmakers kill bill to limit
A bipartisan bill that would have limited the government’s use of automatic license plate readers died on the Colorado Senate floor recently amid fierce pushback
Limits to health insurance program for
The changes were made to Cover All Coloradans, which provides Medicaid-like coverage to immigrant children and pregnant women, regardless of their immigration status After weeks
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over
An artificial intelligence platform that generated messages last year describing itself as “MechaHitler” while highlighting individuals’ Jewish surnames says Colorado has no legal basis for
Africa grapples for a seat at
The certainties that used to govern international relations for decades have evaporated as the White House reshapes US foreign policy and, with things in flux,
Housing Stability bypasses rules to reduce
The Department of Housing Stability is not ensuring the required number of affordable rental units are being built for people with limited incomes, and it
Denver Fire is not reviewing costs and
The Denver Fire Department needs a better balance between accountability and regional relationships when providing fire support services to other municipalities. This is according to
America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission
The America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission recently announced the first wave of recipients for its Community Grants Program, awarding 43 grants totaling more than
Colorado House ethics committee takes up
Complaint alleges that party caucus chair ‘grossly mismanaged’ funds A group of Colorado lawmakers met Wednesday morning to begin the process of reviewing an ethics
Highlights of Pope Leo’s visit to
Pope Leo XIV’s 11-day tour of four African nations gave the usually reserved pontiff a global platform to speak out, in sometimes explosive terms, about
Aurora lawmakers reject agreement between police
Aurora’s city council rejected an updated agreement that outlined how local police would respond to calls at the federal immigration detention facility in the city,
State regulators approve 24 new oil
State oil and gas regulators approved 24 new oil and gas wells near the Aurora Reservoir on Tuesday, despite sustained community opposition against the proposal.
Ambassador64 – Notes from Adams County
Where Water Changes Direction: A Story Between Sea and Mountains – By Fernanda Wankel There are decisions we don’t make with the mind, but with
Record 10 African teams to feature
Participation becomes presence For decades, Africa lived on the edges of footballing maps, faintly sketched, but it’s a paradigm that has shifted with the 2026
Weiser, Gonzales take top spots on
Democrats’ June 30 primary ballot is nearly set after statewide assembly in Pueblo Colorado’s 2026 Democratic primary ballot is nearly set after the party held
Yemi Mobolade, Mayor of Colorado Springs
Yemi Mobolade is running for a second term as Colorado Springs mayor. He made the announcement Monday, one year from next year’s municipal elections. Mobolade
US at loggerheads with Africa over
Ghana accuses Trump administration of ‘normalizing the erasure’ of history. The US stood almost alone at the United Nations this week in voting against an
The renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians
Just recently, South African nationals were once again in the news for the wrong reasons. Bitten by the bugs of xenophobia, they reportedly turned against
Court rejects Trump’s plan to overrule
The administration sued the city and state over so-called “sanctuary city policies” in May 2025. According to a new federal court ruling, Denver and Colorado
Denver crime-reducing commission needs better oversight,
A new city audit found that delayed hiring caused a lack of oversight at a Denver commission tasked with improving safety and reducing recidivism. The
Denver mayor, auditor clash over $20M
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s ambitious effort to solve street homelessness cost $20 million more than previously reported, a result of poor planning and documentation, according
CAF Awards AFCON title to Morocco
Morocco were awarded the 2025 AFCON title following an appeal to CAF regarding Senegal’s walk-off protest in final. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal
Bill to protect seniors from scammers
A bipartisan proposal that would protect older and vulnerable adults from financial scammers is advancing through the Colorado statehouse with little opposition. The bill would
Senate Republicans launch debate on SAVE
Republicans in the U.S. Senate recently pressed forward with a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and a photo ID
Aurora lawmakers cast final vote to
Aurora City Council members cast a final vote recently creating a retail license that limits and imposes certain restrictions on businesses that sell tobacco and
BREAKING BARRIERS, BUILDING BRIDGES: My Saturday
On Saturday, February 7th, I found myself walking into the Community College of Aurora’s CentreTech Campus with the kind of excitement usually reserved for weddings
Beyond February: Why Black History Is
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City agencies still not sharing risks
Some city agencies are still not formally sharing critical information technology risks they encounter with Technology Services and other agencies, leaving the city exposed to
History Colorado Welcoming America’s Founding Documents
History Colorado Center in Denver was selected as one of only eight cultural institutions to host a collection of America’s most consequential documents in 2026
THE $39 MILLION PARADOX: Inside Colorado’s
A Facility Reborn in Secrecy Colorado is living through a moment that feels like a political riddle: How does a state facing a freeze on
City seeks applicants for Aurora Downtown Development Authority board
The city of Aurora is now accepting applications from eligible residents, property owners and business owners or employees who want to serve on the board for the voter-created Aurora Downtown Development Authority.
Telesprings Telehealth Clinic: A New Dawn
On November 29th, 2025, Aurora witnessed something truly special—the launch of Telesprings Telehealth Clinic on Telesprings.com, a platform designed to bring healthcare closer to home,