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New scholarship launches this fall
A locally-driven scholarship may be of interest to local seniors starting September. The Michael E. McGoldrick Scholarship launches this fall, granting $100,000 to three students across Colorado and Washington state in four years at college. It’s designed — by Roaring Fork Valley locals — to help catch the students who may still have a financial need but won’t qualify for the cutoffs set by some other scholarships.
Colorado Police Jump On Texas Police Bandwagon With New Attire
Somebody call a cop! Colorado police finally caught on to how cool Texas police are and stole their idea. Police all over the country have pretty strict rules when it comes to uniforms, plain clothes and undercover officers being the exceptions. Fashion forces change in everything though, even uniforms and official gear as new stuff becomes available.
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Continued protests over Rocky Flats trail, Zimbabwean sculptor Agnes Nyanhongo is displaying her work in Colorado
On today’s Morning Magazine, We hear about more protests surrounding rocky flats. This time in Westminster. Then, a prominent Zimbabwean sculptor, and one of Africa’s most collected female artists, is visiting Colorado to display her work. You’ll hear from her this morning.
Colorado's Most Famous and Destructive Tornadoes
It's hard to say something like "Tornadoes are cool again" given all the death and destruction they cause, but storm-chasing is definitely having another moment with the July 17 release of Twisters. Although not as notorious as Oklahoma or Kansas, there's plenty of tornado action around Colorado, and not just...
Lamar Light & Power Notice Regarding 7/15/24 Power Outage
A North America Electric Reliability Council (NERC) contractual obligation between Tri-State Generation & Transmission and Excel Energy confirms that Tri-State and Excel will shed any load without warning due to any electrical transmission voltage collapse caused by a fault or overload conditions. This load includes all southeast Colorado: the City of Lamar and surrounding Lamar Light & Power (LLP) users, Southeast Colorado Power Association, La Junta, Springfield, and other communities.
Shocking Incident at Elitch Gardens: Gruesome Fight Leaves 12-Year-Old Injured!
Elitch Gardens Defends Protocols After 12-Year-Old Injured in Fight. A video has surfaced showing a violent fight at Elitch Gardens involving a 14-year-old and a 12-year-old. The footage shows two adults restraining and assaulting the boys. The 12-year-old, Mack Thalley, described how the confrontation escalated after an earlier altercation. He...
Thieves have now stolen more than $300k from needy families in Pueblo County
Pueblo County commissioners received an update Tuesday on the status of benefit thefts affecting Pueblo County Department of Human Services customers. Pueblo County DHS Director Tammy Torres shared details of the theft that started in June with a well-coordinated hacking attack and continued in July as more DHS funds meant for those in need were stolen.
CU Boulder author Erin Block earns 2024 Colorado Book Award for poetry
The Colorado Book Awards annually celebrates the accomplishments of Colorado’s outstanding authors, editors, illustrators and photographers. Block shares what inspired her to write this collection and how it connects to other aspects of her life. You’ve described yourself as a “librarian by day and a writer by night and...
Decision 2024: The Stakes for Colorado
Next with Kyle Clark is taking an in-depth look at how America’s choice for president will impact Colorado. The 2024 presidential election is quickly approaching. As Coloradans decide who they'll vote for, Next with Kyle Clark is taking an in-depth look at how America's choice for president will impact the state.
Lauren Boebert wants the Secret Service director held 'accountable' for Trump's shooting
Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado's 3rd Congressional District wants to hold U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle "accountable" for the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The Secret Service Accountability Act, introduced by Boebert on July 15, prohibits federal funds from being "obliged or expended" for Cheatle's salary. Boebert...
Sam’s Club To Make Drastic Change for Colorado Members
People absolutely love huge warehouse stores. For many, paying the cost of admission to get access to some incredible deals on anything from food to electronics is simply too good of a deal to pass up. However, there has been some recent controversy with how these stores are dealing out...
Police: Loader drives into wall of southern Colorado detox facility, 2 escape
TRINIDAD, Colo. (KKTV) - Trinidad police located one suspect, but the other is still on the loose after they broke out of a detox facility Monday. Police say someone drove a skid steer loader into the side of the Crossroads Turning Point building late Monday night. “Two people, Matthew Swetky...
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