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A Super Rare Lobster Shows Up at a Colorado Restaurant
What are the odds of being struck by lighting? In any given year, your chance of being struck by lightning is around one in 1.6 million. Throughout your lifetime, the odds are about one in 15,300. Even when the odds advance, it's still a pretty rare occurrence especially if you are being cautious and being safe.
20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated by Feds for Containing THC
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on companies that are creating copycat versions of popular snacks and infusing them with delta-8 THC. In a joint press release, the two organizations said it has issued warning letters to five different companies across the U.S....
Put the Hammer Down at Colorado’s Exhilarating Go-Kart Tracks
Picture yourself behind the wheel of a race car speeding through corners and down the straightway. Who are we kidding, that's how you normally drive, right?!. In Colorado, speed limits are just suggestions. Blinkers are broken. Passing someone can be done in any lane. These daily driving habits should convert directly to go-kart racing.
Teen Devastated After Parents Buy Younger Sister New Car for Birthday, Only Give Her Gift Card and Book
A teen was left in a complicated situation after her parents gave her sister an expensive birthday gift. The teen explained in her Reddit post that her sister was diagnosed with cancer last year, which was very hard on the family. "I love my sister and I tried to be...
Wedding Canceled After Bridesmaid Sparks Huge Family Blowup
This family has some serious wedding drama, according to a post in Reddit's Am I The A--hole forum. The person who wrote the post explained that their uncle is marrying a girl named Mel, who would rather elope and have a "traditional wedding from her country," but the groom's mom, Amanda, is against it.
Why Are Will Smith and Johnny Depp Yachting Together in Italy?
Did you know Will Smith and Johnny Depp are friends?. Apparently, they are, since they were spotted enjoying a yacht trip in Italy ahead of a special concert appearance together. The actors were pictured on the yacht with Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad, who posted a photo with the duo on...
6 Jersey Numbers That the Denver Broncos Love, So Aren’t Used
Living in Colorado means rooting for and following the Denver Broncos; the ups, the downs, the firings, the hirings. With all the different players the team has had, there are six jersey numbers that don't get used. When football players join the Denver Broncos team, they may have been using...
We Think That Colorado Totally Needs This Fast Casual Restaurant
You never know what kind of great food you are going to find when you are on a road trip. Sometimes delicious food at a place you never planned on eating at leaves a memory so fond that you wish you had one of these restaurants in your hometown. That...
‘Top Chef Masters’ Star Naomi Pomeroy Dead at 49 Following Tubing Accident
'Top Chef Masters' star Naomi Pomeroy has passed away at age 49 following a tubing accident in Oregon. According to Portland Monthly, the Portland-area chef's family believes she died from drowning in the Willamette River on July 13. On July 14, Benton County Patrol Lieutenant Toby Bottorff revealed that an...
Sneaky Reason Why Citrus Fruit is Sold in Mesh, Rubber Bags
Walking through the produce section of a grocery store is so invigorating. All the bright colors of various fruits, and even the smells sometime tickle our noses. I've even found myself weaving between the fruit displays even when fruit isn't on my shopping list. Sometimes we pick and choose our...
Major Closure of Road Could Snarl Traffic in Windsor for Weeks
If you live or work in Windsor, Colorado, chances are you may be affected by an upcoming road construction project. Thousands of vehicles pass through the intersection every day in this Northern Colorado town and I am one of those people who use this intersection on a daily basis. Windsor is a rapidly growing town in Colorado and with the growth comes the growing pains of updating the town's roadways to accommodate the traffic.
Colorado Is Home to the Highest Football Stadium on Earth
Colorado's Empower Field at Mile High Stadium is usually the first place that comes to mind when people think of football in the Centennial State. Home to the Denver Broncos since 1960, the stadium sits at an elevation of 5,280 feet. While this is the highest stadium in use today...
The Most Beautiful Day of the Year Will Be Next Week in Colorado
Summer months in Colorado can be interesting. Summer in Colorado can be beautiful, but Colorado can be extremely unpredictable. Recently, I was installing a hose holder mount on the back of my house in Fort Collins. It was a beautiful and clear afternoon. Out of nowhere, the sky turned grey...
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
Sam’s Club To Make Drastic Change for Colorado Members
People absolutely love huge warehouse stores. For many, paying the cost of admission to get access to some incredible deals on anything from food to electronics is simply too good of a deal to pass up. However, there has been some recent controversy with how these stores are dealing out...
Protect Your Cash: FBI Alerts Coloradans To ‘Bank Jugging’ Risks
Everyone loves a new idea. We love learning about new life hacks, about new apps that help us learn things, and new trends that help us enjoy life. Do you know who else loves a new idea? Criminals. A few months ago, crooks in Cedaredge tried to steal a huge...
Music, Rodeos And More This Week In Cheyenne
We've made it. Whether you live for this time of year or go on a 10-day vacation, we have made it to the start of Cheyenne Frontier Days—well, in a few days, anyway. The city is really coming alive, and there is no shortage of entertainment as we roll on.
What Is ‘Call of Doodie Brown Ops’ in Fort Collins?
There are a lot of unique and quirky things that make Fort Collins a fun place to live in. I was catching up on some work at Wolverine Farm Publick House recently and when I walked out to my car I saw a sign that immediately grabbed my attention. Fort...
Colorado Vaca Rental Includes Star-Gazing Observation Tower
Colorado is home to some of the most popular rentals on Airbnb.com. This is no surprise as the Centennial State provides some of the best views anywhere that just seem to be a natural fit when looking for a 'vacation rental.'. Today we're taking a closer look at a passive...
Legendary Broncos Player Handcuffed on Flight Out of Denver
A Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and a former Denver Broncos player was handcuffed and escorted off of a United Airlines flight on Saturday according to KDVR. The flight left Colorado for Orange County, California, with Terrell Davis and his family on board. During the flight, Davis said his...
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