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Mishandled bodies, mixed-up remains prompt tougher funeral home regulations
The headlines were the stuff of nightmares. One Colorado funeral home owner let the body of a woman decompose for two years in a hearse parked outside a house he rented, while hoarding the cremated remains of dozens of others inside. Last year, authorities discovered nearly 200 improperly stored bodies at another Colorado funeral home […] The post Mishandled bodies, mixed-up remains prompt tougher funeral home regulations appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Days only get shorter from here. How early the sun sets from now until Dec. 21
While warm temperatures remain, days are shrinking as we get further away from the summer solstice. On June 21, Colorado had exactly 15 hours of daylight, and come Dec. 21, it will see 9 hours and 21 minutes. The farther from the equator, the more dramatic this change is. But...
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...
Get a sneak peek at 11 News’ ‘Nikola Tesla’s Colorado Connections’ documentary, airing Sunday!
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - In an old, sepia-tinted photo, you can see the clear edges of Pikes Peaks, unchanged more than a century ago, with a curious structure in the foreground that wouldn’t look out of place today -- only this photo was taken in 1899. The picture...
Big Retailer’s Future Is Uncertain In Colorado
High volumes of store closures here in Colorado have left many retail stores’ futures uncertain here in the Centennial State. Some have already bitten the dust. Of course, Bed Bath & Beyond closed all of its locations, including the one on College Ave. in Fort Collins. Recently, the clothing...
Judge dismisses universal preschool lawsuit brought by Cherry Creek, other school districts
DENVER | A Denver district court judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by several Colorado school districts over the state’s universal preschool program, ruling that the plaintiffs don’t have legal grounds to sue. In his 20-page ruling, Judge Jon J. Olafson concluded that the six school districts,...
Colorado dairy farm worker contracts bird flu as 23 livestock herds quarantined
(The Center Square) – A Colorado dairy worker tests positive for bird flu as 23 livestock herds in the state are under quarantine, according to state and federal agencies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported 54 herds were infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) during the last 30 days. The Colorado Department of Agriculture reported a total of 27 confirmed cases since late April. The Centers for Disease Control...
CHSAA Celebrates 2023-24 Coaches of the Year
AURORA - The Colorado High School Activities Association would like to congratulate all of its 88 coaches that were honored as a Coach of the Year for their respective sport and classification this past year. There were 59 different schools with at least one coach earning Coach of the Year honors, while 23 schools had multiple recipients.
Xcel Energy files new wildfire mitigation plan with Colorado regulators
Xcel Energy wants to intensify efforts in Colorado to minimize the risks associated with wildfires that could be caused by electric equipment, according to a new plan the company recently filed with state regulators. “Keeping ... Read More » The post Xcel Energy files new wildfire mitigation plan with Colorado regulators appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
'This is the greatest healer', fishing can change veterans' lives in Colorado
Colorado has it all, from biking, and skiing, to fishing, one local guide fills us in on why we are lucky and how a local group is helping veterans change their lives through enjoying our waterways.
Colorado Town Bans Sale of One of Nation’s Most Popular Beverages
Breckenridge might just have taken the environmental crown of Colorado from Boulder. As of July 1, residents and tourists can no longer buy a beverage that has outsold soda for seven years. That’s because it comes in plastic. Breckenridge, Colorado, has banned the sale of bottled water as a...
Mental health clinic helps patients regardless with pro bono program
A mental health clinic in Colorado is breaking barriers and enhancing health equity for minorities. Colorado family-owned mental health clinic Axis Integrated Mental Health Clinic offers a plethora of treatments to help people struggling with their mental health. The clinic also prides itself on being able to work with patients, regardless of their insurance plan. Some even eliminate the cost for those who otherwise would not be able to afford it.One treatment the clinic has provided to Medicaid patients is transcranial magnetic stimulation, also known as TMS. It's a therapy used to treat major depressive disorder. The cost for the treatment can range...
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