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Colorado's 'other' cannibal committed acts even more disturbing than those of Alferd Packer
In the age of the Internet, most Coloradans have probably heard at least a few words about Alferd Packer, the infamous 'Colorado Cannibal' best known for consuming parts of his companions during an expedition gone wrong in 1874. Heck, there's even a University of Colorado Boulder dining hall named after him – the Alferd Packer Grill. That said, most Coloradans probably haven't heard of an even more disturbing cannibal once said to frequent the saloons of the Centennial State – Charles 'Big Phil' Gardner. According...
USPS Price Increases Already Affecting Coloradans
Mailing here in Colorado has become a bit more treacherous than one might expect. In fact, Colorado leads the entire country when it comes to one horrific mail statistic; lost mail. According to iPostal1, Coloradans have 12,667 Google searches per month per 100,000 residents that are asking about lost mail....
Comedy Superstar John Bishop coming to Colorado this weekend!
(COLORADO) – British comedy superstar John Bishop is currently out on his first-ever tour in the U.S., which kicked off in early July. Fellow Brit and Living Local Host Nova caught up with the comedian ahead of his Denver Colorado show on Sunday, July 28 at the Comedy Works. John Bishop has had an incredible […]
Poison Center Director chimes in on cayenne pepper TikTok trend
(COLORADO) — A new and concerning trend is going around on TikTok where a person is swallowing a quarter teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder, with some social media users claiming it is a natural supplement for Adderall. FOX21 News reached out to Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety (RMPDS) regarding the topic and spoke with […]
Events of the week around Colorado
The Arapahoe County Fair is the family deal of the summer for the Denver metro area. A $25 ticket (free for kids under 36 inches) gets unlimited carnival rides and a broad range of live music, trick dog shows and other entertainment, exhibits and fireworks. Another $25 ($10 for designated...
$129 million from EPA flows to Colorado to decarbonize, cut climate pollution
(The Center Square) – Hundreds of millions of federal taxpayer dollars will be flowing into Colorado to reduce carbon emissions while the University of Colorado creates a high-ranking position for sustainability. The Environmental Protection Agency awarded the state $129 million to improve air quality. The money will be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by expanding methane monitoring, investing in new methane capture initiatives, and incentivizing large commercial buildings to decarbonize, according to information from Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. ...
Colorado Dropped Medicaid Enrollees as Red States Have, Alarming Advocates for the Poor
Colorado stands out among the 10 states that have disenrolled the highest share of Medicaid beneficiaries since the U.S. government lifted a pandemic-era restriction on removing people from the health insurance program. It’s the only blue state in a cluster of red states with high disenrollment rates — a group...
Attorney: Client was wrongly convicted of murder due to CBI analyst's misconduct
An attorney is asking CBI to expand its investigation into a former DNA analyst, who is under investigation for allegedly falsifying samples, after he says his client was wrongly convicted.
Treacherous mountain pass in Colorado closed 'until further notice' due to rollover crash
UPDATE: The San Miguel County Sheriff's Office has reopened the road, as of Thursday afternoon. Experienced four-wheel-drive enthusiasts headed to Telluride may have to be patient when it comes to checking the notorious Black Bear Pass route off their bucket list. According to the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office, the rough and narrow pass known for its technical nature and big exposure has been closed until further notice as of...
Palmer Park VASA Fitness set to be the largest in company history
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — VASA Fitness will host a grand opening celebration at its newest location on the southeast side of Colorado Springs, which will become the largest facility in the company’s history. The new 68,000-square-foot facility is located at 5885 Palmer Park Boulevard, taking the place of a vacant Kmart store at the corner of […]
'Treasure hunter' finds $200,000 prize at Colorado diner, hunt for $1.2 million prize begins
"Find the lamp, change your life," reads the opening text on the Treasure Games website, with a family recently finding a reward worth $200,000 in Colorado as part of the company's most recent challenge. Treasure Games has a goal of "spreading more wealth to more people around the world," hosting...
Mayor Mobolade addresses homelessness, city issues
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Mayor Yemi Mobolade hosted his July brief about his long-term plans on infrastructure, park, and public safety on Tuesday, July 23. During the press brief, Mayor Mobolade listed homelessness being the number one issue he and city officials are working to address. “We have made a lot of progress over the last […]
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