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More Colorado Schools Saying ‘No’ to Phones in the Classroom
Kids and instructors of every generation in Colorado have had to deal with ever-changing technology concerns. Some school districts are taking measures to address today's tech. One can see where it's good on one side, yet worrisome on the other. You want your child to learn while at school, but...
Coloradan on Harris's team continuing legacy of activist family
Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday night, and as she continues to make her campaign push she has a Colorado native on her team.Sergio Gonzales, who serves as Harris' campaign deputy chief of staff, first advised Harris on policy when she was in the U.S. Senate."I have been very honored to be part of this journey for a long time and to see the leadership that is very smart, strong, capable, empathetic leadership of Kamala Harris," Gonzales said. "She is an incredible leader, champion and fighter for the people."Gonzales called Harris a "happy warrior"...
Colorado State Fair: Concerts headlined by Ludacris, Shane Smith; plus new carnival rides, food, 4H exhibits
The Colorado State Fair is a whole lot of country and a little mishmash of everything else. Bringing the country to the 2024 concert lineup are some of the headlining musicians, such as Shane Smith & The Saints, Scotty McCreery, Trace Adkins and Lonestar. Quenching the thirst for early 2000s hip-hop, which does well at the fair, says General Manager Scott Stoller, is Ludacris. Adding more genre variety on the marquee are The Commodores and The Spinners. Banda music, a Mexican musical style, is represented...
Fun-filled events this weekend August 23 - 25
Each week, News5 tries to compile a list of the fun-filled events happening across Colorado. From car shows to getting that delicious state fair classic food, here are a few of our favorite events.
Coloradans Can Check Out Live Horse Racing With Big Cash on the Line
Coloradans can get in the car and take a fun road trip to see (and bet on) professional horse racing. While the Kentucky Derby does get all the attention in the world of horse racing, Wyoming's races are something to see, as well. Your trip will take you through some of the prettiest parts of Wyoming to see some very majestic horses.
[WATCH] Colorado’s First Wolf Pups Recorded Playing in a Puddle
For the first time since the reintroduction of wolves to the state of Colorado, we are catching a glimpse of three wolf pups. The video was posted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Monday afternoon showing three wolf pups playing near a puddle on an unpaved road. The three wolf...
Popular Colorado ski resort hits the market as search to find new owners begins
The closest ski resort for many of those on Colorado's Front Range is set to be sold, according to a report from Storm Skiing. Storm Skiing's Stuart Winchester reports that POWDR, owner of 10 ski areas around the United States and Canada, will be selling off Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County along with several other winter slopesport spots including Killington and Pico in Vermont, Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, and Silver Star in British Columbia. If all sales come to fruition as planned, this will leave POWDR owning five spots, including Colorado's Copper Mountain in Summit County.
Not your average Reddit user: Jared Polis shouts out social media platform at DNC
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday announced before a national TV audience that he's a "Redditor" — and that caused some excitement on the local Denver subreddit. "Look, as a Redditor, gamer, entrepreneur and Swiftie from the free state of Colorado," Polis said during his speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, "I'm excited by Kamala Harris' vision for protecting and expanding our personal freedom, internet freedom and economic freedom."
DOLA rental assistance opens on Aug. 26
(COLORADO) — The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced on Thursday, Aug. 22 that August’s round of rental assistance will open for pre-applications starting on Monday, Aug. 26. Pre-applications begin Monday at 11 a.m. and will be open to the public until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Once the pre-application round closes, all applicants […]
Colorado Supreme Court takes up 6 cases on involuntary intoxication, malicious prosecution, child neglect trials
The Colorado Supreme Court announced on Monday it will hear appeals in six cases, including the question of whether a person can claim he knowingly ingested one substance that was secretly laced with another behavior-altering substance as a defense to criminal charges. At least three of the court's seven members...
Eagle County sheriff cancels appearance to read children’s book written by conspiracy theorist
Eagle County Sheriff James van Beek said he will not be reading a children’s book authored by Jack Posobiec, a far-right activist, personality and conspiracy theorist, at a children’s story hour on Saturday at the Eagle Library, according to a press release from his office. “I was honored...
Avon, Vail Valley Foundation are full steam ahead on effort to create an early child care center
The unique collaboration between Avon and the Vail Valley Foundation to address one of the valley’s most pressing needs — early child care — is starting to take shape. “3,000 (Eagle County) families that need child care today can’t get it,” said Mike Imhof, president of the Vail Valley Foundation, in a project update presentation to the Avon Town Council during its Tuesday, Aug. 13 meeting. “Half of them are solving it through friends, family, neighbors, shared nanny, you name it. The other half have no option.”
Busy bears boost bin penalties in Glenwood Springs
One man’s trash is another bear’s treasure. In Glenwood Springs, May-September is known as “bear season,” the period of time when the weather is warm and bears descend from the mountains in search of food. Sometimes, they find it in our own front yards. In 2022...
NOCO Humane to open new facility in Greeley
GREELEY, Colo. — A new animal adoption center is coming to northern Colorado. NOCO Humane announced its plans for the NOCO Humane Greeley Adoption Campus on Wednesday. The campus, located near the corner of 65th Avenue and Highway 34, will operate solely as an adoption facility, aiming to help the shelter increase its overall capacity to care for and rehome animals.
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