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9Things to do in Colorado this Labor Day weekend
COLORADO, USA — Happy Labor Day weekend! Although it may be the unofficial end to summer, there's still time to head outdoors and experience all that Colorado has to offer during the season. Colorado has a packed weekend of festivals including music, food, arts, crafts, balloon, wine and beer...
Bear cub euthanized after repeat home visits
State wildlife officials said they trapped and euthanized a bear cub earlier this month after it entered occupied homes in an Aspen Highlands neighborhood with a sow and another young black bruin. The male cub’s final visit was enabled by an open window in the residence that it entered, according...
Colorado city dubbed one of top 'green cities' in US
As cities continue to deal with the impacts of rapid urbanization and climate change, leaders are also working to make cities more sustainable. Coworking Cafe recently conducted a study to determine the top U.S. green cities, and one Colorado city ranked particularly high on the list. To determine the rankings,...
Mail emergency in Colorado mountain town after thieves target post offices
Residents in Summit and Clear Creek County are dealing with a 'Postal Emergency' as thieves appear to be targeting post offices and postal boxes in the area.Investigators with the Dillon Police Department and the United States Postal Inspection Service say Post Office locations in Silverthorne, Dillon, Copper Mountain, and Idaho Springs have all been hit.On Saturday, Aug. 24, Dillon Police Chief Cale Osborn says officers responded to the first report of an alarm at the Dillon Post Office. While they found no forced entry, detectives launched an investigation. On Monday, Aug. 26, Silverthorne officials say their Post Office was...
Dangerous Bacterial Infection Spreading Through Colorado
This summer has been a doozy when it comes to viruses and diseases, especially in Colorado. Fears of disease transmission began back in May when multiple cows were found to have bird flu, which was a major cause for concern since it has been at such a high risk of spreading recently.
CO has more foster kids than foster homes. This agency hopes to change that
Mount Saint Vincent is a part of Intermountain Healthcare and works with counties to provide training and certifications to people who wish to be foster parents, as well as other family services.
Montrose receives DOLA funds to help with housing
MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) – Montrose received two affordable rental awards to help the city have more places for folks to live. Rendezvous and Sunshine Peak Apartments both received funds from the Department of Local Affairs, through the Division of Housing’s State Housing Board. Montrose’s Rendezvous received $4.6 million which will add 52 rental units for seniors while Sunshine Peaks got $2.4 million which will go toward 48 rental units.
Full-Scale Emergency Exercise at Airport 8/29
Montrose, CO— Montrose County would like to notify its community members of a full-scale emergency exercise that will take place at the Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ) on the morning of August 29th. The tri-annual exercise is part of both the airport's and county's emergency operations plans in order to be prepared for any number of incidents and comply with federal guidelines. Community members can expect to see several emergency vehicles staged at the airport and on the runway as part of this exercise.
First rabies-infected bat of 2024 confirmed in Delta County
DELTA, Colo. (KKCO) - A rabid bat was found outside of a home. A bat from the Hotchkiss area tested positive for rabies on Monday. Delta County Health Department recommends that people are cautious around wild animals. They recommend being extra careful around bats since they are known carriers of diseases and are more active during this time of year.
Operation times to extend on Highway 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir bridge during Labor Day Weekend
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The State Department of Transportation has announced it is extending opening times and flagging operations on the Highway 50 bridge crossing at Blue Mesa Reservoir. Motorists will have to continue to deal with alternating traffic. Between Friday, August 30th, and Monday, September 2nd, operation hours...
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