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Walgreens is Shutting Down These 3 Colorado Locations
There will still be plenty of Walgreens locations in Colorado after these three close down, but for how long?. As of July 2024, there were upwards of 10,000 Walgreens across America, with Colorado having just over 50. However, the number of Colorado locations will drop by three when the company closes "underperforming" stores.
Grizzly Reservoir brings more water west
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - More water is on its way to Western Colorado. The Grizzly Reservoir is part of the Independence Pass Transmountain Diversion System. That system normally takes water from the headwaters of the river to the Front Range. A major maintenance project is taking place at Grizzly...
Colorado man sentenced to 2–4 years for meth possession in Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On July 1, Judge Steven Sharp sentenced Willis Wheeler to two to four years with a recommendation for the Intensive Treatment Unit with the Department of Corrections. Wheeler pleaded guilty on Oct. 20, 2023, as part of a plea agreement. However, the state deviated from the...
An Abundance of Sunshine is Expected Today
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Western Slope enters another day of warm temperatures. We’re still experiencing the effects of a high-pressure ridge in the area, meaning that there is little to no cloud coverage, precipitation, or adverse weather conditions. Again, a high-pressure system is an atmospheric pressure bubble, which does not allow weather patterns to move through the area because of pressure density.
Popular country music band cancels shows after singer’s heartbreaking diagnosis
The Mavericks have announced that a pair of their upcoming shows have been cancelled after frontman Raul Malo was diagnosed with cancer. The band said that their July 12 and July 14 shows in Steamboat Springs have been cancelled, and that their July 13 show in Denver has been rescheduled for 8/25.
More than 100 Front Range Community College instructors have had to wait for their summer paychecks
When Laura Wally learned that her paycheck would not be landing in her bank account in mid-June as scheduled, she considered selling plasma and applying for government assistance for food. Since then, she has depleted her emergency fund, borrowed money from family members and picked up a side gig delivering groceries through Instacart.
Country music star shares frightening health news; fans respond with prayers
Country music star Chris Young took to social media Monday to thank his fans and let them in on some frightening health news. “Colorado! I don’t even have words…” he wrote on his Instagram account over the weekend. “On a day where my dad had a heart attack you lifted me up. I love country music fans. I’m happy I played. I’m happy my dad is OK. Much love to all of you.”
Watchdog urges Colorado AG to investigate corporate landlords for potential price fixing
The president of a nonpartisan corporate watchdog urged Colorado authorities Monday to investigate whether five companies colluded to artificially inflate rent prices. The companies manage thousands of properties across the Front Range. Caroline Ciccone, president of Accountable.US, said in a letter to Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser that his office should look into the companies […] The post Watchdog urges Colorado AG to investigate corporate landlords for potential price fixing appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Protections against supersized vehicles could help save lives on Colorado roads
Colorado’s tragically high number of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in 2023 inspired lawmakers to introduce a variety of bills aimed at improving safety and mobility options for vulnerable road users. Many passed, continuing the Legislature’s trend of supporting bike, pedestrian, and transit laws. One bill, however, was killed shortly after it was introduced. The Vulnerable Road […] The post Protections against supersized vehicles could help save lives on Colorado roads appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Report: Uwazurike gambling case under state review
Eyomi Uwazurike was expected to be reinstated later this month as the Broncos began training camp after serving a suspension for violation of the NFL’s gambling policy. But for the Broncos defensive lineman, there appears to be a hitch in that plan. According to a report from KUSA-Ch. 9,...
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