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Colorado’s CMAS test results for 2024: See how your school or district performed
Leer en español. Most Colorado school districts saw gains from last year in the percentage of students in grades 3-8 who are meeting expectations on their math exams.That’s according to school and district level test results released Thursday by the Colorado Department of Education. The results provide more detail on the statewide performance data released last week.Statewide, Colorado saw continued improvement in math results. Data from the Colorado Measures of Academic Success tests, or CMAS, given to third through eighth grade students in the state, also showed that students are making gains in literacy, but many students are still not...
Wolf pack that attacked Colorado livestock to be relocated as reintroduction program stumbles
Wildlife agencies are trying to capture and relocate the first pack of wolves that formed under Colorado’s ambitious wolf reintroduction program after the animals repeatedly attacked livestock, marking an early stumble in the voter-driven initiative. The move comes only a week after state officials touted three pups born to...
Palmer High School starting renovation project
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs School District 11 (D11) announced it is launching a community engagement process for a renovation project at Palmer High School. D11 released a community survey that will run till Sept. 20, the start of a community engagement plan that will include workshops, town hall meetings, and focus groups. A town […]
Pueblo, Colorado, Deploys Beam Off-Grid Solar EV Charging Systems
The city of Pueblo, Colorado, has deployed Beam Global EV ARC off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle charging systems for use both by the general public and city fleets. These systems were provided through a rebate from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, which is designed to assist states, local governments and tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency.
One of the longest-serving food vendors still thriving at the Colorado State Fair
PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - In 1959, a few women from Vineland United Methodist Church started selling lemonade and homemade pies from a tent at the Colorado State Fair. This evolved into their popular ranch burgers, making it a family tradition. Grandparents who once volunteered or visited the church’s food booth now bring their grandchildren to help or enjoy the savory food. Each generation gets involved, keeping the tradition alive, whether they are working behind the counter or just enjoying a bite.
Hot Labor Day Weekend forecast across Colorado
Labor Day weekend is just about upon us! The forecast for the next few days: hot and dry. Temperatures will rebound quickly on Friday, surging to the mid/upper 80s and low 90s. Dry air will accommodate warmer temperatures, keeping the forecast dry. This general trend will carry into the Labor Day weekend, with temperatures in the upper 80s and plenty of sunshine. A stray shower, mainly across the high country, will be possible on Sunday. With the forecast favoring hot and dry conditions, please use extra caution as you break out the grill!
When Will Western Colorado See the Most Snow This Winter?
The 2024-2025 Old Farmer's Almanac has released a 'first look' at the winter forecast for the Mountain West, indicating the upcoming season looks like a 'calmer and milder' winter than last year. Just a couple of weeks ago the Farmer's Almanac published its winter forecast calling for a 'wet winter...
Lindsey Vonn to attend 2024 Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame celebration
Lindsey Vonn will be present when she’s inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame on Sept. 7, hall of fame organizers announced this week. The Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame induction ceremony is an annual event held at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, hosted by the Colorado Snowsports Museum.
What is Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang running amok in Colorado?
Venezuela‘s largest criminal gang, Tren de Aragua, is wreaking havoc in Colorado, driving national attention. The group revolutionized crime in Venezuela and across Latin America, in the words of author Ronna Risquez, running the country from prisons and extending its reach across the Western Hemisphere. In several areas, the gang has taken complete control, usurping […]
Colorado’s Electric Cooperatives Junior Livestock Auction Brings In More Than $476,000 to Benefit Colorado Youth
PUEBLO, Colo. — The 2024 Colorado’s Electric Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale held yesterday at the Colorado State Fair brought in more than $476,000 in the auction of 105 animals raised and shown by young people from across the state. The 2024 Grand Champion Market Beef, raised by Jake...
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