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Glow-in-the-dark monster trucks coming to Colorado
DENVER — A new glow-in-the-dark live tour will bring monster trucks back to Colorado this weekend. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is stopping at Ball Arena in Denver for the first time. Three performances are planned on Saturday and Sunday. The tour brings fan-favorite Hot Wheels...
Iowa Man Heading to Wyoming on a Quest to Eat at Every Pizza Ranch Location in the US
An Iowa man, Jason Halkias, is on a mission to eat at every Pizza Ranch location in the country. He will be in Casper on July 25 to eat at the chain as he makes his way through Wyoming, Kansas, Colorado, and Montana. He has, so far, eaten at over...
Judge rules Colorado school district denied care for student with special needs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Colorado judge on Monday ruled that a Colorado Springs school district denied care for one of its students with special needs. Leah and Ronnie Broyles, the parents of 10-year-old Victoria Broyles, filed a complaint against Academy District 20 (D20) in February alleging the school district violated the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The trial began in June.
Hearing-aid Use Could Reduce Risks of Dementia
Correcting hearing loss by using hearing aids is a simple and effective way to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia during aging, according to a new Global Council on Brain Health report. Sarah Lock, executive director of the council, said the report should be a wakeup call for...
CPW allows ranchers to use deadly force if wolves endanger working dogs’ lives
Colorado Parks and Wildlife voted last week to update its rules on lethally deterring the endangered and newly reintroduced gray wolves in the state, allowing ranchers to kill wolves in the act of attacking working dogs, like livestock guardian dogs.
Two Coloradans join first-ever commercial spacewalk to research ways for people to live on Mars
Scott “Kid” Poteet grew up in the 1980s watching the original “Top Gun” and spent a career flying fighter jets at Mach 2 — which is a fraction of the speed of the capsule that he’s scheduled to pilot into space this summer. Sarah...
Unhealthy air quality has Coloradans concerned about short-, long-term health impacts
DENVER — Tuesday marked the second day of lingering haze along the Denver skyline due to wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada and the Pacific Northwest. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) implemented an Ozone Action Day until Wednesday at 4 p.m. Denver ranked among the 20 most polluted major cities globally on Tuesday — the only U.S. city in that category, according to IQAir.
July 24, 2024: The freedom of cycling is ageless; Ensuring inclusivity in scouting
July 24, 2024: The freedom of cycling is ageless; Ensuring inclusivity in scouting. The feeling of the wind in your hair. That's the freedom the nonprofit "Cycling Without Age Littleton" works to give older Coloradans as a way to combat loneliness and stay active. Then, the fight to ensure inclusivity in Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts. And tracing the history of a long-forgotten amusement park in Denver.
Thousands of Colorado janitors vote to authorize strike
Colorado's largest janitorial strike since the 1990s could begin next week. SEIU Local 105 janitors across the Denver area voted "yes" Tuesday to authorize a strike. They hope to reach an agreement with cleaning companies by the time their contract expires Sunday.Service Employees International Union Local 105 says it was a unanimous 100% "yes" vote. The negotiations affect over 2,000 janitors, 90% of whom are Latina women."We're ready to fight for our families and our communities," said Eva Martinez, a janitor for the last 30 years working at Republic Plaza. "Denver depends on us, and we need livable wages, safe workplaces,...
Colorado GOP leaders meet under a bridge to hide from other members
BAYFIELD, Colo. — Money. Power. Drama. Those are key elements of a soap opera. Political spending. Trying to oust the top boss. Drama. Those are also key elements of a soap opera and the current state of the Colorado GOP. There is ongoing internal fighting within the party. Late...
Popular Colorado Saloon Is Sadly Closing For Good This Week
Over four decades after opening its doors in Colorado and serving up memories to hundreds of thousands over the years, this iconic Saloon and Concert Venue is being forced to close its doors this Friday. Time To Say Goodbye To Popular Colorado Saloon And Dance Hall. Our local Colorado community...
Candidate wins Republican primary for Colorado’s House District 58 by 3 votes
On Tuesday, the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced that the mandatory recount of the Colorado Republican's primary race for House District 58 returned the same result as the unofficial vote tally.
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