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Urgent Help Needed as Blood Shortage Effects Colorado
Coloradans have always taken their health incredibly seriously. In fact, Colorado got ranked as the 4th healthiest city in the United States according to Real Simple, and 9th by U.S. News. We also have five of the Top 10 healthiest counties in the entire country as well, according to Money...
One of Biggest Solar Projects Across the Globe Coming to Northern Colorado
More solar power is coming to Northern Colorado. Although expensive to build, solar power saves Coloradans money in the long run while limiting pollution. Many of us are unaware of one of the biggest reasons solar power works so well in Colorado. Colorado happens to be one of the sunniest states in the nation. So adding renewable energy from solar panels is a great idea.
Talk of changes to CPW’s Big Game Season Structure to highlight SE Region Caucus on July 31
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Changes to the 2025-29 Big Game Season Structure approved recently by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will highlight discussions at the CPW Southeast Region Sportspersons’ Caucus scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 31 at the region headquarters. Region Manager Frank McGee, other CPW...
Meet the Colorado athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
Colorado is sending more than two dozen athletes to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris that start this week.By the numbers: The roughly 28 athletes who call the Centennial State home will compete in 12 sports and 28 disciplines, according to the official roster of 592 athletes from the Colorado Springs-based U.S. Olympic Committee.The sports range from women's 100m breaststroke and pairs rowing to equestrian dressage and golf.What we're watching: Colorado athletes are poised to win big as they defend titles from the Tokyo Games three years ago.The women's soccer team features three Colorado players — Lindsey Horan, Mallory Swanson...
U.S. Forest Service warns public of high rates of unattended campfires
The U.S. Forest Service has seen a high number of unattended campfires this summer, a dangerous trend witnessed in outdoor recreation and a leading cause of wildfires in the region. According to an announcement from the Forest Service, 139 abandoned campfires have been reported to the Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center through Friday. “As National Fire Preparedness Levels rise, and the peak of summer still to come, the Pike-San Isabel National...
Concerns about Japanese Beetle spreading to Western Slope
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is funding efforts to stop the spread of the Japanese beetle in western Colorado. The invasive pest was first spotted in Grand Junction in July 2022 likely brought to the Western Slope from the Front Range where 11 counties are "partially or completely infested." Maeve...
Colorado Task Force Seizes Over 23 Pounds of Cocaine in Traffic Stop
Colorado Task Force Seizes Over 23 Pounds of Cocaine in Traffic Stop. A Colorado task force seized over 23 pounds of cocaine and took one person into custody during a traffic stop. On Wednesday around 8:00 p.m., the Gore Range Narcotic Interdiction Team (G.R.A.N.I.T.E.) executed a traffic stop on I-70...
Plane makes emergency landing at Centennial Airport
A small plane made an emergency landing at Centennial Airport on Saturday, according to South Metro Fire Rescue. The Commander twin prop plane had just taken off Runway 35L at Centennial Airport but declared an emergency. The aircraft reported an engine failure and returned for an emergency landing. South Metro Fire Rescue and the Centennial Airport responded to the incident. Two adults were on board the plane. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
Unseasonably Cool and Wet Sunday
Some of our hometowns will start off wet with a chance for morning showers, including here in Colorado Springs. Rain chances will stick around as we head into the afternoon and early evening. Today will be unseasonably cool with majority of us in the 70s, some eastern hometowns will have highs hovering around 80.
Unemployment claims in Colorado increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Colorado rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,004 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,156 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Colorado Dam Removal May Cause Headaches for Nearby Residents
Simply hearing the news that a dam is going to be removed from a reservoir is enough to conjure up thoughts of massive flooding, fear, and destruction. Only a Cemetery Remains in the Colorado Town Destroyed by Flood |. However, it was recently announced that yes, a dam in the...
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