Colorado
More than 800 flights at DIA canceled Thursday as winter storm slams Colorado
As a major winter storm sets into Colorado Thursday, more than 800 flights at Denver International Airport were canceled by 6:30 a.m., according to airline tracking site FlightAware.
The storm, which forecasters at the National Weather Service in Denver expected to last until Friday morning, could drop up to 18 inches in the Denver area. Snowfall rates will likely worsen throughout the day Thursday.
At DIA, 802 flights have been canceled, almost evenly spread between arrivals and departures. There are also 35 delayed flights.
Nearly half of the canceled flights, 316, are through Southwest Airlines. That accounts for 51% of their Denver traffic.
Regional airline SkyWest has canceled 199 flights, or 75% of their Denver traffic.
Frontier Airlines has canceled 91% of their Denver flights with 124 cancellations. United Airlines has canceled 78 flights, accounting for 12% of their Denver traffic.
Other airlines with significant cancellations include CommuteAir and Mesa Airlines, with 30 and 29 canceled flights, and Volaris and AeroMéxico have canceled all of their Denver flights.
American Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Alaska Airlines and British Airways all have several canceled flights as well.
Southwest and United airlines issued travel warnings ahead of the storm and are allowing some customers to rebook their flights.
United customers who purchased their tickets on or before Sunday and are set to travel Wednesday, Thursday or Friday can reschedule their trip through March 19 with no fee or fare difference.
Southwest customers can rebook or travel standby within two weeks of their original travel date without additional charges, according to the alert.
Colorado
Traveler with measles was at Denver International Airport last week, Colorado health officials issue warning
An out-of-state flyer in Colorado who was contagious with measles traveled through Denver International Airport last week. That’s according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
That traveler also stayed that the Quality Inn and Suites close to the airport. The hotel is located off Tower Road.
That traveler was at the airport, on a shuttle and at the hotel on May 13th and 14.
See a detailed breakdown of exactly where that person went and what time:
Tuesday, May 13
Denver International Airport, 5 – 8 p.m.
Arrived at Gate A-27 in concourse A at 5:10 p.m.
Walked across the bridge to international customs.
International baggage claim 3.
Main terminal
Quality Inn and Suites shuttle to hotel, 6 – 8 p.m.
Rode shuttle at 6 p.m.
Quality Inn and Suites Denver International Airport lobby and elevator: 6:15 – 8:15 p.m.
6890 Tower Rd.
Denver, CO, 80249
Wednesday, May 14
Hotel lobby and elevator: Wednesday, May 14, 5 – 7 a.m.
Quality Inn and Suites shuttle to the airport, 5 a.m.
Denver International Airport, 5:30 – 10 a.m.
Main terminal, train to gates, and concourse B. Flight departed from Gate B-86.
“Measles is highly contagious, and we are working swiftly to identify and notify anyone who may have been exposed. Vaccination remains the most effective protection against this preventable disease,” said Dr. Rachel Herlihy, state epidemiologist and deputy chief medical officer.
There have been several cases of measles reported in Colorado this year.
Colorado doesn’t get enough credit for producing high-level baseball talent. A number of big leaguers have come from the great state, like Chase Headley, John Stearns and James Mouton.
The following names have made quite the impression this season after leading in major statistical categories like homeruns, RBIs, batting average and hits. Players selected for this poll generally range within the Top 5 of a category.
These players might not be the most highly touted, recruited or covered, but their numbers indicate they are performing at their respective level — and likely impacting victory for their programs.
Take a look at the top hitters in 2025 and vote for who you think is the best at the bottom of the page. The voting poll will close on Wednesday, May 28 at 8 p.m. (PT).
(Stats are pulled from MaxPreps.com as of May 21, 2025)
Griffin leads the state in RBIs with 49 in 25 games off 42 hits. The standout senior also added 11 doubles, six triples and six homers while batting .512.
Hale also drove in 49 RBIs from 42 hits in 25 games while batting .627 and belting a state-leading 16 homers this spring. He only struck out four times in 94 plate appearances.
Simons is batting .620 with 47 RBIs off 44 hits and scored 48 runs in 24 games with 15 doubles and five triples. He also successfully stole 27 bases.
Gordon’s 11 homers are the second-best mark in the state while batting .447 with 44 RBIs off 38 hits with nine doubles an 27 runs scored in 25 games.
Larkin is batting .450 with 35 RBIs, 36 hits, 10 homers and nine doubles this season through 25 games.
Waltemath sits atop the homerun leaderboard with 10 in 24 games while batting .500 with 32 RBIs, 37 hits and 28 runs scored.
Ortiz is tied for the most hits this season with 46. The standout sophomore drove in 27 runs, hit 12 doubles and hit .648 through 23 games.
Kennell also has 46 hits this spring while batting .554 with 31 RBIs, 40 runs, 12 double, five triples and five dingers.
Eurich led the state in stolen bases with 41 while batting .417 with 12 RBIs of 25 hits and scoring 42 runs and drawing 20 walks.
Fritch is batting .583 with 42 hits, 29 RBIs, eight doubles, five triples and four homers while drawing 17 walks in 24 games for top team in Colorado.
The voting poll will close on Wednesday, May 28 at 8 p.m. (PT).
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