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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. ...
'They took everything': Thieves steal benefits meant for Pueblo County residents in need
Just as refunds started coming in for victims of last month's well-coordinated hacking attack that siphoned Department of Human Services funds meant for those in need, a new rash of thefts has been reported in Pueblo County. Pueblo County DHS Director Tammy Torres recently confirmed as of Wednesday, July 3,...
Independence Day celebrations in the Valley
SAN LUIS VALLEY — From pancakes to soapbox races, fireworks, and patriotism, July 4th celebrations will resonate throughout the Valley. On July 3, South Fork Fire Rescue will host its annual Fish Fry and Ice Cream Social that starts at 10 a.m. The parade begins at 3 p.m. There will be a rodeo at 6:30 p.m., and weather permitting fireworks in the evening.
Mishandled bodies, mixed-up remains prompt tougher funeral home regulations
The headlines were the stuff of nightmares. One Colorado funeral home owner let the body of a woman decompose for two years in a hearse parked outside a house he rented, while hoarding the cremated remains of dozens of others inside. Last year, authorities discovered nearly 200 improperly stored bodies at another Colorado funeral home […] The post Mishandled bodies, mixed-up remains prompt tougher funeral home regulations appeared first on Stateline.
One Colorado Sheriff’s Department Can Wear Cowboy Hats Again
For the first time this century, one Colorado sheriff's department will once again be allowed to wear cowboy hats while on the clock. It has been more than four decades since the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office has worn cowboy hats and now, if officers choose to do so, they can once again.
Where to see Grave Digger in Colorado this weekend
AURORA, Colo. — One of the world's most legendary monster trucks will be in the Centennial State this weekend. The Monster Jam Road Trip is bringing "Grave Digger Fire & Ice" to two Walmart locations in Colorado. The tour will stop at Walmart in Aurora at Parker Road and...
Alcohol and lack of life jackets are biggest fears for accidents and drownings on Colorado waters
PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - Upon celebrating everything red, white, and blue for the 4th of July on Thursday, many families might choose to celebrate at a lake or another body of water. A Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) park ranger at Lake Pueblo State Park says, they usually see overcrowding of boats and operators not paying attention to their surroundings. These factors can create safety hazards, that have the potential for dire consequences.
Cooler temperatures across Colorado for the Fourth of July
On Thursday, CBS Colorado is tracking cooler temperatures for the Fourth of July with a slim chance for a stray shower. First Alert Meteorologist Callie Zanandrie said the forecast for Thursday is sunny and warm, albeit cooler than the past week thanks to a passing cold front that hit Colorado.It will be mostly sunny and breezy at times with temperatures in the low 80s. There is a small chance for a stray shower across the foothills and Eastern Plains and some gusty winds.There is no chance for severe weather but the winds could pick up to 20-25 mph. There is a Red Flag Warning in noon until 7 p.m. for South Park west of Colorado Springs. The next best chance for rain is Sunday.
Supporters of Colorado mountain lion hunting ban submit petition signatures
Organizers of a proposed ballot initiative to ban large cat hunting in Colorado said they delivered over 180,000 signatures to the secretary of state on Wednesday, getting them one step closer to posing the question to voters in November. “Today we submit signatures to give Colorado voters an opportunity to stop the inhumane, unsporting killing […] The post Supporters of Colorado mountain lion hunting ban submit petition signatures appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
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