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Gov. Jared Polis warned Thursday of the impact of potential Medicaid cuts in Colorado, reiterated his support for federal immigration authorities’ efforts in the state and criticized President Donald Trump’s tariffs.Polis, joined by a Canadian diplomat, made the comments at a press conference he called to highlight Colorado’s “close partnership” with the United States’ northern neighbor amid an escalating trade war and Trump’s threats of annexing Canada. It was Polis’ widest-ranging press conference since Trump was inaugurated nearly two months ago. “It’s also important, very important, that Canadians know that not all Americans — in fact, most Americans — don’t feel…

A fast-moving wildfire burned across 3,000 acres east of Colorado Springs on Thursday, forcing mandatory evacuations and destroying one building before firefighters gained 30% containment, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.The Meridian fire was first reported about 1 p.m. near Drennan and South Meridian Roads, about 9 miles east of the Colorado Springs Airport, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department.County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders for the surrounding area, but most were scaled back to voluntary evacuations by Thursday night. Evacuation orders are still in effect for Blamey Road south of Colorado 94, Hammer Ranch Road and…

Fast break Why the Buffs lost: Houston shot 49% and stifled the Buffs defensively, holding CU to a 5-for-20 mark on 3-pointers. Three stars 1. UH’s Emanuel Sharp. Hit four 3-pointers, all in the first half, and led four Cougars in double-figure points with 19. 2. CU’s Andrej Jakimovski. Kept the Buffs in the game largely by himself, hitting four 3-pointers and all five of his free-throw attempts before finishing with a career-high 25 points. 3. UH’s Milos Uzan. His 14 points included a pair of late 3-pointers that essentially ended the season for the Buffs. Up next: A critical…

By AMANDA SEITZ and JONEL ALECCIA, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — There sat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, at a Steak ’n Shake with Fox News host Sean Hannity, raving about the fries.“Steak ’n Shake has been great, we’re very grateful for them,” Kennedy said, in between nibbles of fries that the Midwestern franchise recently announced would be cooked in beef tallow instead of common cooking oils that Kennedy claims — contrary to advice from nutritionists — are bad for Americans’ diet.It’s the kind of endorsement that doctors have implored him to make about the childhood vaccines…

Rockies 6, Guardians 4 Thursday at Salt River Fields On the mound: Top pitching prospect Chase Dollander rebounded from a ragged, four-walk performance with a strong start on Thursday. The right-hander, battling for a spot in the starting rotation, pitched four scoreless innings, giving up two hits and two walks while striking out three. Dollander threw 59 pitches, 36 for strikes. Last Saturday against the A’s, Dollander struggled with fastball control and gave up five runs on two hits and four walks in just 1 2/3 innings. He needed 50 pitches. … Luis Peralta, the 24-year-old lefty, struggled, yielding four…

Paramedics took a Bustang driver to the hospital Wednesday after the mountain-bound bus rolled and crashed on Colorado 62 in San Miguel County, state patrol officials said.The Bustang was traveling westbound on Colorado 62 at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday when the driver, a 54-year-old man, drifted off the right side of the road during a curve, according to a news release from Colorado State Patrol.Investigators said the bus then went partially up the embankment off the highway near milepost 2 and rolled onto its left side.Only the driver was injured in the crash, state patrol officials said. The extent of…

By AAMER MADHANI and JOSH BOAK, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.The European import tax, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, is expected to go into effect on April 1, just ahead of separate reciprocal tariffs that Trump plans to place on the EU.But Trump, in a morning social media post, vowed a new escalation in his trade war if the EU goes forward with the planned 50% tax on American whiskey.“If…

Suncor Energy is planning a two-year construction project at its Commerce City oil refinery to tear down a 75-year-old flare stack that often sends flames flickering from the top, and reconnect the pipes that funnel excess gases to a newer, more efficient flare on site.Suncor Energy’s oil refinery in Commerce City has repeatedly violated its air pollution permits, releasing toxic chemicals such as sulfur dioxide, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, and hydrogen sulfide into the air. These ongoing violations continue to raise environmental and public health concerns in Commerce City, Colorado, on Feb. 27, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver…

The federal government says it’s ramping up immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s crackdown, but the extent of activity in the Denver area has been unclear — with little arrest data available yet.A lack of transparency by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement so far is making it difficult to determine the size and scope of activities taking place locally, including no official confirmation yet of the number of arrests in a series of raids in early February that drew wide attention. The Denver ICE office’s recent posts on social media, however, have provided a glimpse into more than a dozen recent…

Colorado will lose more than $13.1 million in federal funding for programs that help schools and food banks buy produce and other items from local farms and ranches, Gov. Jared Polis announced Wednesday. The cuts come because the U.S. Department of Agriculture slashed two programs — the Local Food for Schools and Local Food Purchase Assistance initiatives — that together spent more than a $1 billion each year on schools and food banks, Reuters reported. Colorado was set to receive $5.9 million for school districts and $1.7 million for child care centers through the Local Food for Schools program, the…