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Rep. Caraveo votes with Republicans 'strongly condemning' Vice President Kamala Harris
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — When it comes to immigration, Rep. Yadira Caraveo has been all over the map. Three years after calling on the Biden administration to defund ICE, Caraveo joined Republicans on Thursday in “strongly condemning” the Biden administration for failing to secure the border. The...
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...
Doctor weighs in on how to stay healthy despite unavoidable microplastic pollution
Micro- and nano-scopic sized pieces of plastic people use everyday can eventually find its way into the most unlikely of places, even in the plaque of clogged arteries of cardiac patients, a recent study found.In the study, researchers in Italy reported finding "visible, jagged-edged foreign particles among plaque macrophages and scattered in the external debris."The researchers said the chemicals in those foreign particles were polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, and polyethylene, two of the most common materials used in everyday, household plastic items, like water bottles and PVC pipe. A separate recent study found there are 100 to 1,000 times as many...
EPA clean-car standards projected to bring $100B annual benefits
Clean-air advocates in Colorado are celebrating new EPA standards, which they believe can play a major role in reducing air pollution impacting national parks and Colorado's Front Range communities. The rule aims to cut more than seven billion tons of greenhouse gases by requiring carmakers to reduce or eliminate tailpipe...
Proposition 108 aims to cut property taxes
DENVER — A ballot initiative to reduce property tax assessment rates has received enough signatures to qualify for the November 2024 ballot, its sponsors announced Tuesday. Proposition 108, also known as the Citizens' Tax Cut, has submitted nearly 200,000 signatures to the Secretary of State's Office, exceeding the required threshold by over 75,000. The signatures will now undergo a verification process to ensure their validity.
MileHigh Prep Report Top Returning O-Lines Class 1A
MileHigh Prep Report Top Returning O-Lines Class 1A. Picking the top returning Offensive Lineman was a very challenging feat. It was a lot of digging through who was lost and who is coming back. An offensive line could be hurt by departures of a few players or could be strengthen. This was one of the toughest things to pick so I am not putting them in any order. If you think I am missing someone or have the wrong info, please message me so I can fix.
Caliche High School Students Excel at National Clay Target League Championships
Caliche students Caleb Schneider and Sam Lange from Sterling High School's clay target team competed in the USA Clay Target League National Championships in Michigan. Schneider scored 94, earning 268th place, while Lange scored 91, placing 899th. The event included 3,000 athletes with a final Championship Round awarding the top ten male and female athletes and top five teams. The National Championship was presented by SCHEELS and sponsored by various organizations.
New business growth amidst adversity in Estes Park
As the Estes Park community navigates challenging times, new businesses emerge, find opportunities and bring fresh energy to the local economy. Several new companies have opened their doors between May 1 to July 1, demonstrating resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. One exciting addition is the Mountain Berry Bakery LLC, operating as...
Rat trap clamps down on snout of bigger animal in Colorado
EVERGREEN, Colo. — Think you're only catching rats when you set outdoor traps?. Colorado wildlife officers rescued a deer from a rat trap in the mountains west of Denver. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said the doe was spotted for several days in Evergreen with a rat trap device on her mouth.
Colorado Avalanche Won’t Be Contenders This Season
It feels like just yesterday that the Colorado Avalanche were Stanley Cup champions. More importantly, it felt as though they had a core to remain serious contenders to the crown for years to come. The core is largely the same, but the 2023-24 season feels like a harsh lesson learned.
Church sues Colorado town in order to continue sheltering homeless in trailers
Echoing arguments made by other churches trying to serve the homeless from Oregon to Ohio, the Colorado church argues that helping those in need is religious activity protected by the Constitution.
Broncos rework star WR's contract, stabilizing his future with the club
The Denver Broncos ended their contract stalemate with star wide receiver Courtland Sutton on Thursday.Per NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, the Broncos signed 28-year-old Sutton to a restructured contract that could pay him up to $15.2M this upcoming season, including $1.5M in new incentives. The #Broncos signed WR Courtland Sutton to a restructured contract that can pay him up to $15.2 million this season, including $1.5M in new incentives.Sutton reported to training camp on time and Denver sweetened the deal for one of its team leaders. pic.twitter.com/pg89d257bc— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 25, 2024 Two years remain on Sutton's four-year deal, but he only...
Amid RTD security issues, agency police chief on investigative leave
As the Regional Transportation District grapples with crime issues on buses and light rail trains in the Denver metro area, CBS News Colorado has learned that its Chief of Police and Emergency Management, Joel Fitzgerald Sr., has been placed on leave as an outside investigator looks into alleged "policy violations." Fitzgerald was hired to head RTD's police force in August 2022.In recent years, RTD doubled its police force and took additional steps to protect drivers and passengers.When asked about the leave, RTD CEO Debra Johnson said, "That is none of your concern." In June, the Denver Post reported that...
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