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Details of Xcel's wildfire mitigation plan are hard to grasp
DENVER — Xcel Energy has submitted its plan to prevent its equipment from starting wildfires to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. The 104 documents uploaded to the PUC's filings search last week detailed the aspects of the three-year, $1.9 billion plan. Part of the plan includes replacing tens of...
Rate Hikes and Power Outages Proposed By Colorado Utility Company
If you feel like you just can't catch a break when it comes to your bills, you aren't alone and it doesn't appear there will be any relief in sight. Especially regarding your utility bill in Colorado if you are an Xcel Energy customer. According to KDVR, Xcel Energy has...
One Colorado Sheriff’s Department Can Wear Cowboy Hats Again
For the first time this century, one Colorado sheriff's department will once again be allowed to wear cowboy hats while on the clock. It has been more than four decades since the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office has worn cowboy hats and now, if officers choose to do so, they can once again.
Walgreens is Shutting Down These 3 Colorado Locations
There will still plenty of Walgreens locations in Colorado after these three close down, but for how long?. There are upwards of 10,000 Walgreens across America, with Colorado having just over 50, as of July of 2024. The number of Colorado locations will drop by three when the company closes "underperforming" stores.
Massive Marijuana Recall Just Took Place in Colorado
Whether you like it or not, Colorado is well known for marijuana, given we were the first state to legalize it recreationally. Sometimes it can be unfair. In fact, we don’t even the number one place for marijuana anymore. The place that took the top spot for pot in...
80% Percent of Colorado Parents Unknowingly Putting Children In Danger
All parents in Colorado want to keep their kids as safe as humanly possible. The last thing any parent would want is to put their child in a dangerous situation unknowingly. Many parents spend a lot of time researching and analyzing which car seat is the safest and most secure for their child. However, regardless of how much you spend, you could still put your child in danger because of their car seat.
Multiple Colorado Counties Enacting Massive Fire Bans
Recently, there’s been a wave of bans that have been affecting Coloradans over the past few weeks. For one, products that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) have recently been banned in Colorado. The substances that are known to cause cancer will be slowly fazed out of Colorado stores.
Democratic candidate for Colorado's CD3 calls for Biden to withdraw from race
The Democratic candidate for Colorado's Third Congressional District, Adam Frisch, has called for President Biden to withdraw from the race to represent the United States for a second term as president. Frisch released a lengthy statement regarding his position on Tuesday. "Only in politics is stating the obvious rarely done. "It has been clear to me for some time - and the debate only reinforced it - neither candidate should be running for President. We need a President that can unite America to realize our nation's unlimited potential."We deserve better. President Biden should do what's best for the country and withdraw...
Coloradans can receive free gun lockboxes at educational event
Coloradan gun owners in need of safe storage for their handguns are in luck — a collection of local organizations will be giving away free handgun lockboxes at an educational event later this month. The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office — along with organizations and departments including the Boulder...
Keeping your pets safe this 4th of July
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region reminds those celebrating this week to keep their pets in mind. While, of course, people want to celebrate the holiday alongside family and friends - pets included - it is important to remember that while the sound of fireworks can be fun to us, it can be terrifying to our furry friends.
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