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Evacuation orders lifted for wildfire burning in Clear Creek County
Evacuations were ordered Friday for a wildfire burning at the Western Inn Trailer Court near Dumont in Clear Creek County. By Friday evening, those orders were lifted.The evacuation orders were issued just before 3 p.m. for the so-called West Empire Fire.The wildfire was burning between Lawson and Empire on the frontage road north of I-70 in the 2600 block of CR-308. All residences in that area were ordered to evacuate. An alert notification was sent to those who needed to evacuate. Westbound US 40- Berthoud Pass from westbound I-70 was closed but US 40 was accessible via eastbound I-70. What started the fire is being investigated. Shortly after those evacuations were ordered, Jeffcom911co tweeted that there was another wildfire burning a few miles away, but was unrelated to the fire near Dumont.
Vail Pass camera captures one of Colorado’s new wolves
The Colorado Corridors Project in June captured its first photo of a wolf on Vail Pass. The photo features the wolf staring directly into the camera and was taken by a remote-triggered camera on the north side of East Vail pass. The photo tracks with information provided in Colorado Parks...
The Most Beautiful Day of the Year Will Be Next Week in Colorado
Summer months in Colorado can be interesting. Summer in Colorado can be beautiful, but Colorado can be extremely unpredictable. Recently, I was installing a hose holder mount on the back of my house in Fort Collins. It was a beautiful and clear afternoon. Out of nowhere, the sky turned grey...
Medal of Honor trail connecting Pueblo and Pueblo West gets nearly $9 million in funding
Major improvements are coming to Pueblo County's trail system with the help of nearly $9 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Scheduled for completion in early 2026, the Medal of Honor Boulevard Trail will serve as a connection for bicyclists and passengers traveling between the city of Pueblo and Pueblo West. The trail also will connect the larger Pueblo and Pueblo West multi-use trail systems.
Family remembers man killed in shooting as selfless, a hero
Ginger Kidd says her younger brother Todd Kidd was a man who would do anything for his family and friends."He really was selfless. He stood up for people. He was there for people when they needed it, and he seemed to really prioritize that over himself," said Ginger Kidd. "He really was oriented around friendships, community, and being there for his friends and family." The 49-year-old man who worked in Denver and was originally from Casper, Wyoming, had a passion for playing hockey that carried on throughout his life. "We know him as a hockey player, most people from his...
Bo Nix previews Broncos QB competition with Jarrett Stidham, Zach Wilson
Since the Denver Broncos selected Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix as the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, many have believed that head coach Sean Payton will start him over journeyman Jarrett Stidham and former New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson this September.Nix recently spoke about the team's alleged quarterback competition that theoretically could run through the upcoming preseason."I have great respect for those guys and we're competing at a very high level, but it's very respectful competition," Nix explained, as shared by Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' website. "I think we all want each other to succeed....
Controversial Factory To Be Built in Colorado, Adding 500 New Jobs
More jobs are coming to Colorado soon. Nearly 100,000 residents are currently looking for a job, and we know finding a job can be difficult. More jobs are coming to Colorado, but some Colorado residents may not feel entirely comfortable working for the new factory coming to Aurora. Zyn Is...
Colorado’s Number One Issue According to Survey—Do You Agree?
Living in Colorado comes with its frustrations. No matter where you call home, there will always be issues to solve and fix. To be frank, we live in an imperfect world, and there will always be things to improve to make Colorado the best state possible. I could go on...
Colorado city selected as a finalist for Sundance Film Festival
BOULDER, Colo. (KKTV) - A Colorado city was selected as a finalist for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival!. According to a news release, the nonprofit behind the festival announced the following finalists on Friday:. Atlanta. Boulder, Colorado. Cincinnati, Ohio. Louisville, Kentucky. Santa Fe, New Mexico. “I am so excited that...
Polis wishes Colorado Olympians luck at 2024 Paris Olympics
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Governor Jared Polis wished all Colorado Olympians the best of luck at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday, July 19. A few local Colorado Springs athletes made the cut for the 2024 Olympics, including: “I wish all Coloradans who qualified to represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics the best of […]
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.
Comedy Legends Trash Idaho In New National Ad Campaign
Comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are making waves in the cannabis industry with their new hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, Cruise Chews. The ingredients are federally legal, but the iconic duo has hit a snag when it comes to shipping restrictions in certain states. Idaho, in particular, has become the main punchline in their marketing, highlighting the legal restrictions faced by Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews. However, in addition to Idaho, the product can't be sold in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon due to state-specific regulations.
States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation
As congressional sessions have passed without any new federal artificial intelligence laws, state legislators are striking out on their own to regulate the technologies in the meantime. Colorado just signed into effect one of the most sweeping regulatory laws in the country, which sets guardrails for companies that develop and use AI. Its focus is mitigating consumer […] The post States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
The 10 Events if Colorado Had Its Own Olympics
From well-known events such as swimming and gymnastics to lesser-followed competitions like taekwondo and dressage, athletes from 32 different sports, with 329 events across those sports, will compete during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the end of July. What if Colorado hosted its own Olympic games? The events would appear...
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