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Sundance locks in 2027 dates and Boulder venues

The festival will run Jan. 21-31 with events across Boulder and CU.

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The Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday announced dates and venues for its 2027 event — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="its first year in Boulder." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/05/sundance-preparation-boulder-2027" data-vars-content-id="f2e2798e-f6d8-43bf-bef2-3863d7b82397" data-vars-headline="Sundance locks in 2027 dates and Boulder venues" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/05/sundance-preparation-boulder-2027" target="_self">its first year in Boulder.</a>Why it matters: The venue announcements confirm Sundance will be centered in the heart of Boulder and make use of the city&#x27;s downtown and campus areas.

Supreme Court takes up Boulder climate lawsuit

The justices will decide if Boulder's climate lawsuit stays in state court.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the city of Boulder&#x27;s climate change-related lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and Suncore Energy, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="seeking billions in damages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/13/exxon-suncor-climate-lawsuit-colorado-supreme-court-ruling" data-vars-content-id="7fa7955a-9fd2-4eb0-a9f1-bab84ce1f69e" data-vars-headline="Supreme Court takes up Boulder climate lawsuit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/13/exxon-suncor-climate-lawsuit-colorado-supreme-court-ruling" target="_self">seeking billions in damages</a> from oil companies alleged to have &quot;intentionally misled the public&quot; on the impacts of their fossil fuel products.Why it matters: The case could determine whether state and local climate lawsuits stay in state court or shift to federal court, where similar claims have faltered — shaping the future of comparable cases nationwide.

ICE arrests hit decade high, per CU Boulder economists

A new study finds ICE arrests rose sharply while a smaller share of arrestees had criminal convictions.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more people per day in 2025 than at any other point in the past decade, even as the share of arrestees with criminal convictions fell to a near-historic low, a new study by University of Colorado economists reveals.Why it matters: The data underscores a shift in enforcement priorities — away from targeting people with criminal records and toward broader sweeps — a strategy that could reshape the political and legal fight over immigration.

Slice House brings regional pies to Boulder

The Tony Gemignani pizza chain opens in Boulder, with Longmont next.

Can&#x27;t decide on your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="favorite style of pizza" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/02/17/pizza-championship-final-detroit-vs-chicago" data-vars-content-id="c15701e0-4471-4015-9ac4-518a28cedc54" data-vars-headline="Slice House brings regional pies to Boulder" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/02/17/pizza-championship-final-detroit-vs-chicago" target="_self">favorite style of pizza</a>? Why choose when you can get a variety of pies at Boulder&#x27;s new Slice House.Why it matters: Pizza is life.

Tired or wired: CU Buffs fans frequently rush the field

Colorado fans stormed the field after an upset win in 2025 — and it's not the first time.

Fans rushing the field after a big college football win is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one of the most iconic traditions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfIi0uBMNBI" data-vars-content-id="e07798c7-946e-4133-a7bb-0ff4697b19d1" data-vars-headline="Tired or wired: CU Buffs fans frequently rush the field" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfIi0uBMNBI" target="_blank">one of the most iconic traditions</a> in all of sports. But have fans, and University of Colorado faithful in particular, diluted this once-hallowed tradition?Why it matters: We are officially in college football offseason, and sports media law dictates we must fill it with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="SPIRITED DEBATE" data-vars-click-url="https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/merril-hoge-slams-embrace-debate-era.html" data-vars-content-id="e07798c7-946e-4133-a7bb-0ff4697b19d1" data-vars-headline="Tired or wired: CU Buffs fans frequently rush the field" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/merril-hoge-slams-embrace-debate-era.html" target="_blank">SPIRITED DEBATE</a>.

Coach Prime says he's the "right man" despite Buffs' struggles

Sanders addressed doubts about his future after the Buffs fell to 3-7 this season.

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It&#x27;s been a tough season for Colorado Buffaloes <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="head coach Deion Sanders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/08/29/cu-buffs-2025-season-preview-deion-sanders" data-vars-content-id="2a713684-cfb7-4510-b394-341277bbdc46" data-vars-headline="Coach Prime says he&#x27;s the &quot;right man&quot; despite Buffs&#x27; struggles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/08/29/cu-buffs-2025-season-preview-deion-sanders" target="_self">head coach Deion Sanders</a>.The big picture: Between <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="health issues" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/07/28/deion-sanders-cancer-free-bladder-removal" data-vars-content-id="2a713684-cfb7-4510-b394-341277bbdc46" data-vars-headline="Coach Prime says he&#x27;s the &quot;right man&quot; despite Buffs&#x27; struggles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/07/28/deion-sanders-cancer-free-bladder-removal" target="_self">health issues</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a departing athletic director" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/17/colorado-buffaloes-athletics-rick-george/" data-vars-content-id="2a713684-cfb7-4510-b394-341277bbdc46" data-vars-headline="Coach Prime says he&#x27;s the &quot;right man&quot; despite Buffs&#x27; struggles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/17/colorado-buffaloes-athletics-rick-george/" target="_blank">a departing athletic director</a>, and a rough third season on the field, some are wondering whether the Coach Prime era in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Boulder is nearing its end" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/deion-sanders-hot-seat-colorado-rick-george-college-football-coaching-carousel/" data-vars-content-id="2a713684-cfb7-4510-b394-341277bbdc46" data-vars-headline="Coach Prime says he&#x27;s the &quot;right man&quot; despite Buffs&#x27; struggles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/deion-sanders-hot-seat-colorado-rick-george-college-football-coaching-carousel/" target="_blank">Boulder is nearing its end</a>.

CU Buffs' bowl hopes dashed in West Virginia

The Colorado Buffaloes&#x27; bowl hopes were officially shattered Saturday after losing on the road in West Virginia.Why it matters: With two games left in the season, the real challenge starts now — figuring out how to turn Coach Prime&#x27;s rebuild into results next season.

CU's new Ralphie gets her nickname

The University of Colorado's newest Ralphie earned a secondary moniker inspired by a '70s song.

The University of Colorado&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="newest Ralphie" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/09/22/ralphie-vii-debut-colorado-buffaloes" data-vars-content-id="3bdfd4a1-4387-4077-91e8-b89797c27ff4" data-vars-headline="CU&#x27;s new Ralphie gets her nickname" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/09/22/ralphie-vii-debut-colorado-buffaloes" target="_self">newest Ralphie</a> now has her own nickname.The latest: CU announced Tuesday that Ralphie VII would also go by Brandy, after the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="1972 hit &quot;Brandy (You&#x27;re a Fine Girl)&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVx8L7a3MuE" data-vars-content-id="3bdfd4a1-4387-4077-91e8-b89797c27ff4" data-vars-headline="CU&#x27;s new Ralphie gets her nickname" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVx8L7a3MuE" target="_blank">1972 hit &quot;Brandy (You&#x27;re a Fine Girl)&quot;</a> by the Looking Glass.

Reality check: Robert Redford's CU baseball career unpacked

As stories and tributes landed following the death of Robert Redford, many cited his Boulder origin story: A young man who washed out of baseball to become an actor.

As obituaries and tributes flowed in Tuesday following <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the news of Robert Redford&#x27;s death" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/09/16/robert-redford-dies-sundance-actor-director" data-vars-content-id="8948749d-b4bf-4540-9eb1-0888d1d2b8e4" data-vars-headline="Reality check: Robert Redford&#x27;s CU baseball career unpacked" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/09/16/robert-redford-dies-sundance-actor-director" target="_self">the news of Robert Redford&#x27;s death</a>, many cited his <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Boulder origin story" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/09/16/robert-redford-boulder-sink-cu-sid-wells-sundance" data-vars-content-id="8948749d-b4bf-4540-9eb1-0888d1d2b8e4" data-vars-headline="Reality check: Robert Redford&#x27;s CU baseball career unpacked" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/09/16/robert-redford-boulder-sink-cu-sid-wells-sundance" target="_self">Boulder origin story</a>: A young man who washed out of college baseball to become an actor. But is that actually the case?The intrigue: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="News" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/16/entertainment/robert-redford-death" data-vars-content-id="8948749d-b4bf-4540-9eb1-0888d1d2b8e4" data-vars-headline="Reality check: Robert Redford&#x27;s CU baseball career unpacked" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/16/entertainment/robert-redford-death" target="_blank">News</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="outlets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2025/09/16/robert-redford-honored-by-mlb-the-natural-film/86188554007/" data-vars-content-id="8948749d-b4bf-4540-9eb1-0888d1d2b8e4" data-vars-headline="Reality check: Robert Redford&#x27;s CU baseball career unpacked" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2025/09/16/robert-redford-honored-by-mlb-the-natural-film/86188554007/" target="_blank">outlets</a>, including yours truly, reported that Redford attended the University of Colorado Boulder on a baseball scholarship from 1954 to 1955 before dropping out.

CU Buffs could have a quarterback controversy

All signs point to former third-string quarterback Ryan Staub starting for the University of Colorado tonight

All signs point to former third-string quarterback Ryan Staub starting for the University of Colorado under the Friday-night lights, but head coach Deion Sanders has refused to publicly name his quarterback.Why it matters: Sanders has his first quarterback controversy as the Buffs enter conference play with a little-known backup so far outplaying both the Day 1 starter and the teen tabbed as the future of the program.

Coach Prime, CU Buffs kick off new era

The Colorado Buffaloes enter Deion Sanders' third season amid major roster turnover.

The Colorado Buffaloes enter <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Deion Sanders&#x27;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/05/14/netflix-prime-time-docuseries-deion-sanders-cu" data-vars-content-id="151d1114-9946-4fb0-a3f5-4076bab1e7d9" data-vars-headline="Coach Prime, CU Buffs kick off new era" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/05/14/netflix-prime-time-docuseries-deion-sanders-cu" target="_self">Deion Sanders&#x27;</a> third season amid major roster turnover and will be relying largely on transfers, freshmen and returning backups at key positions to sustain the program&#x27;s momentum.Why it matters: Sanders&#x27; arrival has reignited both CU&#x27;s football fortunes and Boulder&#x27;s game-day economy.

CU's Ralphie VI retires, citing "indifference to running"

The University of Colorado athletic department decided to retire Ralphie VI after four years.

The University of Colorado athletic department decided to retire Ralphie VI after four years, saying the young bison started showing signs of apathy toward running — her primary job.Why it matters: The CU Buffs will open the year without one of the most iconic mascots and entrances in college sports.

Shedeur Sanders gets surprise start in Browns preseason opener

Several ex-CU Buffs are hoping to make a good impression in preseason.

Several former <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="University of Colorado Buffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/04/28/nfl-draft-travis-hunter-shedeur-sanders-winners-losers" data-vars-content-id="b5532f2b-3b09-40b5-a9ad-411228fed4c9" data-vars-headline="Shedeur Sanders gets surprise start in Browns preseason opener" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/04/28/nfl-draft-travis-hunter-shedeur-sanders-winners-losers" target="_self">University of Colorado Buffs</a> hope to make a good preseason impression, including Shedeur Sanders, who is scheduled to start Friday for the Cleveland Browns.Why it matters: Preseason games give rookies the chance to solidify their spots on the team before roster cuts at the end of the month.

North Boulder carries Colorado's Little League World Series hopes

North Boulder Little League's 12U All-Stars are headed to California for the second year in a row to play for a spot in the Little League World Series.

North Boulder&#x27;s 12U All-Stars are chasing history — again — with a shot at the Little League World Series.Why it matters: No team from Colorado has made it to Williamsport, and North Boulder is trying to break that streak.

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