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Rise in E. coli bacteria levels prompts swim beach closure at Aurora Reservoir
AURORA | City officials have temporarily closed the swim area at the Aurora Reservoir because of elevated bacteria levels detected in the shallow water, city officials announced Wednesday. “Like any untreated, natural body of water, levels of certain bacteria fluctuate,” city officials said in a social media post. “It cures...
Shadeur Sanders' Cryptic Five-Word Message to College Football Fans Turns Heads
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shadeur Sanders has a lot of expectations before this upcoming college football season. Despite a season where Sanders threw for 3,231 yards, 27 touchdowns, and ran for four more scores, Deion Sanders' youngest son is still a long shot to compete for the Heisman ...
Furniture bank aims to help Coloradans transitioning out of homelessness
A nonprofit just opening in Denver wants to help people furnish their homes as they transition out of a homeless situation.It can be pricey decorating your home and it may be even more difficult for those trying to get back on their feet.The new nonprofit, On The House Denver, works with caseworkers and other nonprofit organizations to provide its clients with furniture and essential home items at no cost.The goal is to give them a dignified experience. "You don't have to come and just take the couch you're given; you get to pick one out that makes you happy," said EmilyJane Zahreddine,...
Colorado Parks & Wildlife warns about dangers of boating under the influence
With hundreds expected to hit waterways across the state for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding people about the dangers of boating under the influence. There have already been at least 26 water-related deaths in Colorado so far this year. Last year, CPW tracked 32 water-related deaths for the entire season, which was down from 42 in 2022. That number set a record for water-related fatalities. For the holiday weekend, CPW will boost patrols on both water and land as part of "Operation Dry Water" which is a national campaign that goes into effect every Fourth...
Vehicle fire closes SB I-25 in Colorado near New Mexico border, 1 lane back open
WALSENBURG, Colo. (KKTV) - A vehicle fire closed southbound I-25 in Colorado near the New Mexico border Thursday morning. The Colorado Department of Transportation is reporting the closure happened at about 9:30 a.m. just south of Walsenburg. “All southbound lanes are blocked due to a crash. Use alternate route and...
9Things to do in Colorado this 4th of July weekend
DENVER — Happy Independence Day weekend!. Celebrate the United States of America's 248th birthday by soaking in the best summer festivals and events Colorado has to offer. With fireworks, parades, festivals, fairs, rodeo, soccer, racing and baseball, there's so much to do, see and explore in Denver and Colorado this first weekend of July.
Colorado rural communities face critical firefighter shortage, in some cases, outlook is ‘bleak’
When Elizabeth Fire Chief T.J. Steck first entered the fire service more than 30 years ago, he was one of more than 2,000 applicants for just six full-time positions with Denver Fire. Competition was intense. That’s not the case now, Steck told members of the Colorado Wildfire Matters Review Committee...
Colorado scores win in race to become global hub for quantum technology
Thousands more tech jobs may come to Colorado thanks to a $41 million grant the state is receiving from the federal government.The focus is on quantum technology.The funding is coming from the US Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration.Denver based Maybell Quantum is part of a group of Colorado tech companies, community colleges and universities that have come together to ensure the state is a leader in the next tech revolution. The consortium is known as Elevate Quantum.The industry is hoping to generate more than ten thousand new jobs in the state for people with a broad spectrum of skills. Front...
Colorado monolith torn down by landowner
Aliens, we have a problem: The Colorado monolith is no more. The shine of the Bellvue monolith has worn off and the private landowner removed the popular pillar Wednesday morning from the hilltop where it sat since it mysteriously appeared June 23. ...
Deion Sanders' future at Colorado football to be determined by results this season
Deion Sanders will have a future with the Colorado football program, but what will that future in Boulder look like? Well, besides the mansion in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains between Golden and Boulder, that is. On3's Jesse Simonton insists that the future will largely be determined by how...
Former Buff Alec Burks signs one-year deal with Miami Heat
Former Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball guard Alec Burks is headed to the Miami Heat on a one-year contract, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Burks began the 2023-2024 season with the Detroit Pistons before being traded to the New York Knicks at the trade deadline. The soon-to-be 33-year-old averaged 10.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists between the two teams. Amid New York’s injury-ridden playoff run, Burks stepped up by averaging almost 15 points per game on 50% shooting. Burks’ deal is another accomplishment to add to the busy year NBA Buffs have had. Boston Celtics guard Derrick White inked a four-year, $125.9 million...
Former Aspen Junior Leaf drafted by Red Wings
There was not much fanfare when Fisher Scott became what is believed to be the first former Aspen Junior Leaf selected in the NHL draft on Saturday. The 19-year-old himself wasn’t even at Sphere in Las Vegas when his name was called; instead, he was at his mother’s cabin in California. He found out he was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the seventh round, No. 208 overall, when he received a text from his friend. His coaches — who were in attendance — sent him a video of his name being announced, as well as its appearance on the gigantic, rounded screen.
Chadron Takes Care Of Alliance
The Chadron Platte Valley Bank American Legion Post 12 juniors and seniors hosted Alliance Wednesday night and took care of business with the juniors winning 10-2 and the seniors winning 7-6. In the juniors game, Chadron was able to bounce back after being run ruled the night before to get...
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