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When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
When Tanya Gillespie-Lambert goes to an event in a local park in Camden, New Jersey, she takes a handful of brochures about free preschool with her. She has no hesitation about approaching strangers — moms with kids especially — to plug the service in the local public school district, where she’s director of community and […] The post When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Finding gold on the Fourth of July
Along with marking Independence Day in the United States, the Fourth of July takes on another layer of significance in Colorado. The holiday marks the day in 1891 that Winfield Scott Stratton, a prospector from Colorado Springs, struck gold in his mining claim near Pikes Peak. Winfield Scott Stratton. Stratton...
Walgreens is Shutting Down These 3 Colorado Locations
There will still be plenty of Walgreens locations in Colorado after these three close down, but for how long?. As of July 2024, there were upwards of 10,000 Walgreens across America, with Colorado having just over 50. However, the number of Colorado locations will drop by three when the company closes "underperforming" stores.
Rate Hikes and Power Outages Proposed By Colorado Utility Company
If you feel like you just can't catch a break when it comes to your bills, you aren't alone and it doesn't appear there will be any relief in sight. Especially regarding your utility bill in Colorado if you are an Xcel Energy customer. According to KDVR, Xcel Energy has...
Low-Level Helicopter Flights to Image Geology over Southwestern Colorado to Resume
Low-level helicopter flights are slated to begin over a broad region of southwestern Colorado to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. Flying will commence in mid to late June 2024 and will take up to 2 months to complete, weather and wildfire restrictions permitting. Flights will cover areas within Chaffee, Gunnison, and Saguache counties.
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.
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...
Denver comedian Adam Cayton-Holland to headline special Vail Comedy Show in Red Cliff
Vail Comedy Show is putting on a special pop-up show Wednesday, July 10 at Mango’s in Red Cliff. Denver native Adam Cayton-Holland will headline. Cayton-Holland answered these questions in advance of his visit. Have you ever performed in the Vail Valley?. You know not as much as you would...
Minturn man bikes to college reunion — in Minnesota
Chris Manning didn’t have to worry about needing an ice breaker when he showed up at his 35th-year college class reunion last month. The 1989 St. John’s University graduate biked from Minturn to Minnesota — 1,082 miles in nine days — just to get there. “My...
Universal Pre-K will shift to walk-in phase soon
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Parents with children eligible for Universal Pre-K should be aware of an upcoming deadline. July 3rd at 5 p.m. marks the end of the second round of matching children with childcare providers. After that date, the program will shift to a new walk-in phase. This...
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