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Colorado's severe weather threats, mapped
Colorado's easternmost counties are in the bullseye for extreme weather, a new National Weather Service analysis finds. State of play: Yuma, Kit Carson and Cheyenne counties each average 18 severe thunderstorm or tornado watches a year. The rates are among the highest in the nation and part of a central...
A Home-Goods Retailer Closing All But One Colorado Location
Another business (with seven Colorado stores) that has been around "forever," is now in a situation where they need to close a lot of stores if they want to stay afloat. Having been founded in 1889, it's hard to imagine what items they were selling when they first opened; today you find appliances, mattresses, TVs, gaming consoles, furniture and more.
Colorado’s Connection to the Summer Blockbuster Movie ‘Twisters’
I remember when the movie Twister came out when I was a kid. I loved that movie; the action made me want to become a stormchaser. Nearly three decades later, we finally got a sequel. Technology advances over the past decade have not only advanced movies but also how we look at and study weather.
2nd Most Popular Drive-Thru Coffee Bringing in Sixth Colorado Location
With all the coffee shops in Colorado, competition is very fierce. A lesser-known coffee shop for Coloradans will be opening their sixth location in the state, in Loveland. Starbucks, Dunkin', Dutch Bros., Ziggi's... Just a few of the coffee shops that you'll find in a lot of cities around Colorado; not many cities however have the one that's being built in the middle of town.
Colorado Republicans discuss the potential removal of GOP chairman Dave Williams
A group of Colorado Republican leaders are trying to push forward plans to remove chairman Dave Williams. The leaders gathered at Harvest church in Brighton on Saturday to criticize his leadership.
Coloradans in the Games: Sunday's results and Monday's lookahead for those with state ties in the Paris Olympics
Sunday's News - Derrick White was one of four members of Team USA basketball (joining Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards and Joel Embiid) to make their Olympic debut in a 110-84 victory over Nikola Jokic’s Serbia squad. White, a Parker native who starred at UCCS and Colorado, played 16 minutes off the bench. He scored two points with two steals, a block, assist and a rebound. ...
Colorado deputies move 600-pound moose
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) helped move a 600-pound moose spotted in a yard in south Jefferson County. The moose was looking into windows and taking a break in the yard, according to the JCSO. It took eight people to move the moose, and JCSO animal control officers and deputies helped Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) safely transport the moose back home.
Colorado’s recidivism rate is 28 percent. This job fair is hoping to change that
Jonathan Ogaz was getting a fresh haircut, like so many people do, on a Saturday. Ogaz wasn’t at a regular barbershop getting just an ordinary haircut. He, along with many other ex-convicts, were at a job fair in downtown Denver, hoping to rejoin the workforce. The NXT Chapter’s Felon...
Why July is the Busiest Time All Summer for Colorado Police
Late July is one of the busiest times all year for Colorado's police officers and the Highway Patrol. From Grand Junction to Denver, Coloradans are about to see an uptick in the flashing red and blue lights along the sides of our roads and highways. What makes late July such...
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...
Hope For The Boreal Toad: Conservation Efforts In Colorado
Colorado is home to a wide variety of wildlife and, naturally, some of the species that call the Centennial State home are considered threatened or endangered. Colorado is Home to Seven Endangered or Threatened Amphibians |. As you'll see above, Colorado is home to a total of seven amphibians that...
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival celebrates Asian heritage for 24th year
Drums rang through Sloan's Lake Park Saturday, followed by the chanting of rowers. Off to the side, fumes rose from various Asian food trucks, marking another successful year of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival — held at the park Saturday and Sunday — celebrated the...
Keystone’s Bluegrass and Beer Festival returns for a 27th year
Keystone’s Bluegrass and Beer Festival is coming back for its 27th year Aug. 3-4 and will feature locally-loved musicians and some new faces. This year, the Keystone Neighborhood Co. is partnering with Summit Rugby Club, an organization that provides rugby experiences and support to hundreds of female and male athletes, to put on the event.
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