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Tens of thousands of Medicaid recipients ages 19 — 64 must show they are working or have an exemption and renew coverage every six months starting in January 2027, as the state issues notifications.

About 175,000 of 377,000 affected members need to act, officials said.

Xcel Energy’s 4.77% rate increase is in effect for residential and commercial customers today, raising monthly bills by about $5 and $7 and funding infrastructure improvements while adding bill protections.

The rate change was approved by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission on Aug. 19.

John Adams Academy in Sterling Ranch finished its first week of classes as the charter school opened its doors to new families.

Co-founders Ellie Reynolds and Kim Gilmartin said they hope students build a strong community through a classical education model that focuses on phonics, cursive and Latin.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon met with reporter Tyler Melito at John Adams Academy in Sterling Ranch as part of her Return Education to the States Tour.

She praised the school’s reading program and urged states to adopt waivers so funds go directly to local schools — Colorado has not applied.

A Denver patient's persistent push led UCHealth to offer a new stroke treatment in Colorado that pairs a vagus nerve stimulator implant with occupational therapy to improve mobility; the program - built last year - has treated 15 patients and now accepts candidates aged 17 and older.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is increasing bear safety outreach in Monument as record sightings—over 6,000 so far—drive bears into neighborhoods in search of food; officials will host a bear safety table on Saturday (Forest Lakes Waterfront Park) to teach residents how to secure trash and other attractants.

Eligible Colorado residents can now register for the e-bike rebate program offering a $1,000 rebate - or $1,300 for e-cargo and adaptive bikes - from $3 million in funding by Community Access Enterprise.

Registration began at 11 a.m. MT on Aug. 24 and closes Aug. 31.

Castle Rock Police have launched an E-Bike Classification Program that offers residents a free inspection and sticker (a step to promote safe riding and educate on bike laws).

The service is now available solely for Castle Rock residents, while authorities plan to extend it to nearby communities soon.