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Unique opportunity means nighttime ride on iconic Colorado train
Photographers, take note! The iconic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is set to host its annual 'fall photography' event from September 14 to 16 and this year, it comes with a special twist. New this season will be night photography shoots directly on the line opposed to depot nighttime...
Optional $29 vehicle fee raises $39.7M, exceeds goal for Colorado Parks and Wildlife
(The Center Square) – Coloradans contributed $39.7 million to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife in the first year of a vehicle registration program. More than 1.5 million Coloradans purchased a $29 “Keep Colorado Wild Pass” when they registered a car, motorcycle, recreational vehicle or light truck through the Division of Motor Vehicles. The fee is included in the registration unless the resident chooses to opt out. If a resident purchases a pass, the Department of Motor Vehicles prints a Colorado Parks and Wildlife logo on...
Fact check: Gov. Jared Polis made inaccurate, misleading claims at Democratic National Convention
When it came his turn to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis criticized "Project 2025," a 900-plus document published by the Heritage Foundation, and made several claims that are inaccurate or misleading. Polis brought a copy of the handbook on stage...
Central City Opera to Present ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ in December
(Credit: Courtesy of Central City Opera) The Central City Opera has announced that it will “Amahl and the Night Visitors” for the holiday season. The work will be shown three times on Dec. 20, 21, and 22 at the Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Denver. “Amahl and the...
Football: Erie thumps Brighton in Class 5A debut
BRIGHTON — When a leader leaves his party after resounding success, it leaves a bit of a vacuum toward the top of the ticket. Erie football, the returning Class 4A state champion, was lucky enough to be blessed with plenty of talent that’s been waiting in the wings.
Annette Loses $8,000 Worth of Fine Wines and Steaks After Midnight Break-in
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Littleton PD investigates allegations of assault among LHS football team
Littleton Public Schools shared in a letter on Friday that Littleton High School and Littleton Police Department are investigating allegations of assault among members of the football team.LPS sent the letter via email to the school district community and stated that it was made aware of the allegations through an anonymous tip on Thursday. CBS Colorado reached out to the school district to confirm if this investigation involved both student and adult members of the football team, but LPS did not share more information than what immediately went out in its letter.The school also decided to cancel Friday's football practice, team dinner and Saturday's scrimmage. Littleton PD confirmed with CBS Colorado this is an open investigation, and said it did not have further information pending the ongoing investigation.
Colorado Schools Set to Implement AI This Year
All around Colorado, school is getting kicked off for another year after another long summer. As it would turn out, Coloradans are some of the most educated people in the entire country. Out of all the school districts here in Colorado, the one that Niche.com considers to be the best...
Colorado Unemployment Rates Rise to Highest Levels in Years
Here in Colorado, money has been getting tighter and tighter by the month for many people. Recently, it was found that Colorado is one of the hardest states to save money in the entire country. In a study done by Forbes Advisor, Colorado ranked as the 9th worst state to save money.
Polis, OEDIT announce grants to support job creation in Western Colorado towns
MONTROSE COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and Gov. Jared Polis announced Wednesday two grants that will fund projects in Western Colorado and help diversify their local economies. The two Coal Transition Community grants went to Naturita and Nucla in the West...
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