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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...
Voters in six states—CO, FL, MD, NY, NV, and SD—will be deciding on abortion in 2024, with measures proposed in five other states
Voters in six states—Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. Initiatives are also proposed in five additional states. On June 28, a ballot initiative to provide a state constitutional right to an abortion was certified for the ballot...
Colorado Native Haleigh Washington looks for second gold medal in 2024 Olympics
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Being an Olympic athlete is a dream for most kids. But for Haleigh Washington, she didn’t believe it was possible. “Like, I never had my sights set on the Olympics. I never dreamed that I could end up here. It wasn’t until; I actually was in the U.S.A gym that I started kind of dreaming big and dreaming of making an Olympic roster,” said Washington.
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. ...
Warm sunshine compliments our Independence Day
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Weather will cooperate with us for the Independence Day happenings across Western Colorado. The fireworks at Snooks Bottom in Fruita starts at 9:30 this evening. Weather will be clear with a temperature around 80 degrees. The Independence Day Parade starts at 10 AM Thursday in both Downtown Grand Junction and in Palisade. Expect abundant sunshine with a temperature near 76 degrees. We’ll warm to 80 degrees just after 11 AM. Then the Grand Junction Jackalopes play at 5:35 PM. First Pitch will be sunny at 90 degrees. The last quarter will be sunny with lower 80s. The Grand Junction fireworks will begin just after the end of the game at Suplizio Field.
4th of July Fireworks shows around Colorado
4th of July weekend is finally here and there will be no shortage of activities both with fireworks and some without! Here’s some of the events happening around town!. Aurora – 4th of July Spectacular with fireworks at 9:30p. Brighton – 4th of July celebration at Carmichael Park...
Town of Palisade lifts moratorium on new housing developments
PALISADE, Colo. (KREX) — Two years after a controversial proposed big housing development that led the Town of Palisade to delay such projects, the board of trustees ended the moratorium. The board – during its most recent meeting – approved an ordinance to amend the Palisade land development code...
After long discussion, City of GJ approves sustainability and adaptation plan
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — It was testy at first, including “game show” applause at one point, but the Grand Junction City Council approved its sustainability and adaption plan during its Wednesday meeting. The vote went 5-2 after more than two hours of discussion, including over an...
GJFD Responds to Fire at North Avenue Strip Mall
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Grand Junction Fire Department (GJPD) responded to a fire on the 300 block of North Avenue. At approximatley 2:50 a.m. a fire was called in by a passerby who saw black smoke coming from the front of a strip mall. The fire caused North Avenue to partially shut down for firefighting operations. GJFD Crews were able to contain the fire to one business in the building, but three other adjacent businesses experienced minor damage from the fire.
Denver's Indy Eve celebration features Night Market and drone show
Denver's Indy Eve was a big draw Wednesday night at Civic Center Park with people celebrating the Fourth of July. It made for some firsts. "We've seen fireworks every year of our life. We haven't seen 300 drones take over the Capitol," said Danielle Harris who gathered with family on the grass of the park. "Just enjoying the weather, enjoying each other.""How often do you get to see 300 drones over the Capitol? It's a first thing and we have to see it," said Gerry Wittek. PHOTO GALLERY: Indy Eve Drone ShowShe gathered with her sisters and family members, staking out a...
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