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Can surviving a wildfire actually make a community stronger? This researcher says yes
Wildfires, like the ones that hit Colorado’s Front Range this summer, rip through communities. They torch homes and disrupt lives. But wildfires can also cause some surprising -- even uplifting -- things to happen. They strengthen the bonds between neighbors. They make people more resilient. And those stronger connections help people prepare for future emergencies. In fact, there’s a whole field of study that examines and documents those silver linings after a disaster.
A Forest Service crew in Colorado got two new furry employees: Llamas
The staff of a Forest Service district in Colorado were joined this summer by two furry employees. Wyatt and Junior, a pair of pack llamas, spent the season on the Leadville Ranger District in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. “They're very well-trained. They're really great,” said Kate DeMorest, the outdoor...
Coca-Cola to Build Bottling Facility Near DIA
Swire Coca-Cola, Colorado’s largest Coca-Cola bottler serving most of Colorado plans to build a 570,000-square-foot bottling facility near DIA, the company confirmed to Mile High CRE. The plastic and aluminum bottling facility could cost as much as $350-$500 million and will be built at DIA’s Second Creek Campus commercial district at the northeast corner of Tower Road and Peña Boulevard.
[WATCH] Colorado’s First Wolf Pups Recorded Playing in a Puddle
For the first time since the reintroduction of wolves to the state of Colorado, we are catching a glimpse of three wolf pups. The video was posted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Monday afternoon showing three wolf pups playing near a puddle on an unpaved road. The three wolf...
Deadliest 14er: A Colorado Climber’s Nightmare Has Seen 70+ Deaths
Lots of people see Colorado's incredible Rocky Mountain peaks and instantly imagine themselves being able to hike to the top of all of them. Some of Colorado's 14er mountains are easier to summit than others, and some 14ers have a history of being more deadly than others. Did you know...
Classic Collision Acquires Two New Locations in Colorado
Classic Collision has announced the acquisition of Precision Auto Works in Broomfield, Colo., and Williams Body & Paint in Colorado Springs, Colo. Precision Auto Works has been family-owned and operated for 30 years, serving the Denver Front Range area. The team has been a highly valued and trusted destination for automotive solutions. Their team was dedicated to ensuring every customer’s automotive needs were handled.
Colorado’s Brand New REI Store Is Now Open
After closing its location in The Orchards shopping mall a few years back, the popular outdoor and recreation store has finally opened another new location north of Denver. REI, which has been a popular destination when it comes to outdoor life and activities in Colorado since 1983, just opened its 10th Colorado location. Yes, Colorado has many outdoor-type stores like Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, and Sportsman Warehouse, but REI just hits different to Colorado residents.
Donate canned goods at Colorado State Fair, get free entry on Tuesday
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado State Fair is underway and visitors can get in free on Tuesday, August 27 with the donation of two canned goods. Donations from “Two Can Tuesday” will go to Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado and Nate Springer, President and CEO, said they are hoping to collect more than […]
Kaiser Permanente Colorado doctors can now use AI to record, summarize patient visits
Kaiser Permanente Colorado recently rolled out artificial intelligence software to take notes on patients’ visits — with their permission. Dr. Brian Juan, a family medicine doctor at the health care system’s Longmont office, was part of a group that tested the software before it went live for all providers earlier this month. If patients give permission, an app on their doctor’s work phone records their conversation and summarizes it for their medical records, he said. The app, which is unnamed, doesn’t suggest diagnoses or make any decisions.
Goodguys 26th Colorado Nationals presented by Griot’s Garage
America’s favorite car show returns to Colorado with a jam-packed weekend of cool cars, cool people and good times! It’s the Goodguys 26th Colorado Nationals presented by Griot’s Garage, and it’s all happenin’ September 6 through 8 at the Ranch Events Complex in Loveland!. Check...
Football Recap: Elizabeth Starts Season with Victory at Home
Elizabeth gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They never let the Glenwood Springs Demons onto the board and left with a 14-0 victory. Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elizabeth will square off against Sierra at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Glenwood Springs, they will challenge Summit at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Softball Recap: Forge Christian Wins Going Away Against Burlington
While Forge Christian put up plenty of runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Burlington. The Forge Christian Fury were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over the Burlington Cougars. That's more bragging rights for the Fury, who also won the pair's last head-to-head. The team relied...
Improvements to Tutt Boulevard as road reopens in Colorado Springs, occasional closures still possible
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The City of Colorado Springs announced the reopening of Tutt Boulevard on Monday. Improvements outlined by the City showed two lanes in both directions, a new sidewalk, bike lanes and drainage improvements. They said over the next few weeks, lane closures on the road would...
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