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Suspects "with high-powered rifles" allegedly stealing ATVs in Colorado
The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a string of thefts that's been taking place in recent weeks involving ATVs, UTVs, and other items. According to law enforcement, the suspects appear to be armed with high-powered rifles while committing the alleged crimes. Cities in this area include Idaho Springs and Central City, with local towns being Empire, Georgetown, and Silver Plume. Authorities did not specify exactly where the thefts have occurred. ...
Protections against supersized vehicles could help save lives on Colorado roads
Colorado’s tragically high number of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in 2023 inspired lawmakers to introduce a variety of bills aimed at improving safety and mobility options for vulnerable road users. Many passed, continuing the Legislature’s trend of supporting bike, pedestrian, and transit laws. One bill, however, was killed shortly after it was introduced. The Vulnerable Road […] The post Protections against supersized vehicles could help save lives on Colorado roads appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
With new wolf pup — or pups — Colorado wildlife director insists on non-lethal response to livestock killings
The chief of Colorado Parks & Wildlife insisted that "non-lethal" means of managing wolves that kill livestock is crucial especially now that the two wolves brought to Colorado have a pup. "And we believe that there are more pups within the recently named pack," Jeff Davis said in a round of letters in June with Sen. Janice Rich, who questioned whether he is taking the concerns of citizens who are being “impacted by wolf depredation seriously.” ...
City Announces Sanitation & Facility Schedule for July 4
Several City facilities and offices will have modified schedules for the July 4 holiday. City offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Residents who would typically have trash and recycle pickup on Thursday, July 4, will instead have pickup on Saturday, July 6. Containers should be set out by 6 a.m.
In Brief: Cheyenne Frontier Days Bags Bucking Horse Roundup
In just two weeks, the unofficial start to Cheyenne Frontier Days was set to kick off with the traditional bucking horse roundup from the pasture north of Cheyenne along I-25. However, in spite of being listed on the official Cheyenne Frontier Days schedule for July 19 through July 28, the July 16 bucking horse roundup won’t be taking place after all.
A giant tortoise caused a huge traffic jam on I-25 in Colorado
The last thing you want to get stuck behind on an interstate is a tortoise… I hear they don’t go very fast. But that was the unfortunate case for travelers in Colorado this weekend. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) posted a video to its X page on...
Grizzly Reservoir brings more water west
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - More water is on its way to Western Colorado. The Grizzly Reservoir is part of the Independence Pass Transmountain Diversion System. That system normally takes water from the headwaters of the river to the Front Range. A major maintenance project is taking place at Grizzly...
10th Circuit vacates 20-year sentence for woman who brokered body parts out of Colorado funeral home
DENVER (CN) — The 10th Circuit on Tuesday found a lower court miscalculated the double-decade sentence for a Colorado woman who fraudulently sold body parts out of her funeral home. "The district court’s legal analysis is faulty,” U.S. Circuit Judge Gregory Phillips wrote in a 51-page opinion.
Meta developing $800M data center in Cheyenne’s High Plains Business Park, officials confirm
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Meta, the owner of the social media juggernauts Facebook and Instagram, is building a data center in one of Cheyenne’s business park districts, local and state officials confirmed Tuesday. News of Meta’s presence in Cheyenne was unveiled at a gathering for Wyoming officials and media...
Here’s What Types of Fireworks Are and Aren’t Legal in Cheyenne
The Fourth of July is upon us and many will be looking to celebrate with a bang, but which fireworks are legal in Cheyenne?. Simply put, anything that explodes or leaves the ground, such as aerials, bottle rockets, fountains, and Roman candles, is illegal, and violators could be issued a citation and a possible fine.
New Colorado law adds protection for trans community
DENVER — Hurting, harassing or intimidating a person because of their transgender identity is now considered a bias-motivated crime under a Colorado state law that took effect Monday. Jax Gonzalez, Ph.D., political director of the LGBTQ organization One Colorado, said they know the new law is a win but...
Cheyenne woman sentenced as accessory in Curt Gowdy State Park Death
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On July 1, Gizelle Kellum pleaded no contest to accessory after the fact as a relative. This misdemeanor is punishable by up to six months in prison and a $750 fine. Judge Steven Sharp sentenced Kellum to 180 days, giving her credit for 175 days of time served.
Colorado’s Biggest City Won’t Have Fireworks This Year
One of Colorado's largest city's 4th of July celebrations is doing away with the traditional fireworks show this year. Is this new trend here to stay?. No More 4th of July Fireworks As Major Colorado City Continues A New Show. Thinking back to being a kid, I can relate many...
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