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Unseasonably Cool and Wet Sunday
Some of our hometowns will start off wet with a chance for morning showers, including here in Colorado Springs. Rain chances will stick around as we head into the afternoon and early evening. Today will be unseasonably cool with majority of us in the 70s, some eastern hometowns will have highs hovering around 80.
Unemployment claims in Colorado increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Colorado rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,004 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,156 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Deadly Neurological Disease Found in Colorado Mountain Lion
Colorado Parks and Wildlife are saying that this is the first ever documented case in North America of a Mountain Lion with the deadly neurological disease known as Staggering Disease. According to a release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, officials euthanized a sick mountain lion in a residential area of...
Colorado Dam Removal May Cause Headaches for Nearby Residents
Simply hearing the news that a dam is going to be removed from a reservoir is enough to conjure up thoughts of massive flooding, fear, and destruction. Only a Cemetery Remains in the Colorado Town Destroyed by Flood |. However, it was recently announced that yes, a dam in the...
Mikaela Shiffrin no longer Competitor of the Year recipient by Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame, River Radamus awarded
When the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame honors its annual award recipients in Vail in September, it will be the first year that Mikaela Shiffrin is not eligible to receive the Competitor of the Year award. Instead, the award is now named after Shiffrin, a change approved by Shiffrin which...
Colorado is the Most Dangerous Place for Workers in the US
As it would turn out, safety here in Colorado may be going down. When U.S. News ranked the top states in the country, they placed Colorado as the third most dangerous. The crime statistics aren’t great either. We have a violent crime rate of 492 per 100,000, which includes murder, aggravated assault, and robbery amongst many others.
Horrible Invasive Species Found in Colorado River
While we love our wildlife here in Colorado, sometimes the stories of the dangerous ones get all the credit. One that recently made headlines was a bear that attacked a human in Steamboat Springs. Even though it only gave the person minor injuries, it still was on the forefront of people’s minds.
‘Legacy,’ mental health in Colorado ag
MONTE VISTA— About 35 farmers, ranchers, and their friends attended a showing of the mental health documentary film "Legacy," at the Ski-Hi Complex in Monte Vista on the evening of July 18. The film, a partnership between the Colorado Farm Bureau and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, depicts the...
Colorado mother develops fentanyl testing kit after son dies of accidental overdose
Jeanie Chung hopes something small will spark a big change. "I developed a test kit that’s all encompassed, convenient [and] discreet that particularly people who use recreational drugs can keep on hand in the case that they might need to test their drug," Chung said. Chung is the co-founder of TaeSun. She came up with the idea for the kit in 2021. ...
States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation
As congressional sessions have passed without any new federal artificial intelligence laws, state legislators are striking out on their own to regulate the technologies in the meantime. Colorado just signed into effect one of the most sweeping regulatory laws in the country, which sets guardrails for companies that develop and use AI. Its focus is […] The post States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Improvements For Greeley’s Delta Park Slated To Begin Next Month
Next month, big changes are expected to start for Greeley’s Delta Park. The Greeley Tribune reports the park’s new vision is set to include a shelter space, splash pads, a 10-foot-wide sidewalk, a playground, seating areas, more trees and other items. And on June 26, city officials hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking at the park as a prelude to the construction next month. The park has a final cost projected at $3 million, funded by the city and grants.
Greeley, Colorado, Sees End of Historic Business and a Great Mural
You never know where you're going to find great art in Colorado; it could be along side of an old building, like you'll find in Greeley. The problem with old buildings as a canvas - sometimes those buildings have to come down. Yes, the only thing constant is change, but it's still sad to see not only a wonderful mural go, but also a beloved bike shop.
Encouraging applications for Library District's Board of Trustees. Apply now!
High Plains Library District in Greeley, Colorado is encouraging people to apply to be on their Board of Trustees despite reasons they may have heard that dissuade them from applying. The library district acknowledges potential concerns that there may be better candidates out there, but they stress the importance of individuals taking the initiative to apply for the role. They emphasize that it is the responsibility of the applicants to submit their applications, and the library district's responsibility to sort through the candidates to make a challenging decision. The library district aims to make the selection process robust and is seeking diverse and qualified applicants. Interested individuals can apply by visiting www.mylibrary.us/board.
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