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With kids in mind, Coloradan with heart condition takes genetic tests
Fourth generation Coloradan Nate Drinkwine didn't find out that he had the heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy until his mid-20s.Fourth generation Coloradan Nate Drinkwine didn't find out that he had the deadly heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy until his mid-20s. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, also known as HCM, is a genetic heart disease in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick, making it difficult for the heart to pump blood. It is also a disease that can lead to sudden cardiac death. After Nate lost his father and uncle to the disease, he knew he had to get checked. He was diagnosed in 2003...
Colorado Breweries Win Big At 2024 US Open Beer Championship
The 2024 US Open Beer Championship just wrapped up in Ohio and they’ve announced this year’s winners and the breweries judged to be the best in America. This competition is the only one to include beers from professional breweries as well as beers from gold medal winners from the 2021 National AHA Homebrew Competition. Judging in the beer championships is blind; judges know only the categories, not the names or locations of beers being judged.
Vehicle plunges into water at Colorado state park
A vehicle plunged into the water at Cherry Creek State Park on Tuesday, resulting in a rescue operation. According to South Metro Fire Rescue, their crew was on the scene of the incident a bit after noon with the vehicle in the water near the West Boat Ramp at the reservoir. Two drivers assisted with the help of the extraction of the vehicle. Ultimately, one person was transported from the scene with minor injuries. The incident remains under investigation. The vehicle has since been pulled out of the water by 1st Class Towing. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
Eagle County’s hazy skies are expected to become rainy skies later in the week
A high-pressure system north of Colorado is bringing smokey air into the state from wildfires in Canada and could continue to do so throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. Much of Colorado will continue to see moderate-to-low air quality as winds swirl clockwise, said Tom Redwick, a...
2024’s Inspirato Colorado Open brings the best to Colorado
This Year’s men’s Open is July 25 to 28 at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver. The 2024 Inspirato Colorado Open features a world-class field of former champs, local PGA elite, and a host of young talent. If the event organizers get their wish, they will also...
Colorado Man Arrested for ‘Fowl Play’ With Over 3 Dozen Chickens
A Colorado man has been arrested and the chickens on the property have been seized. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Department, the suspect has been accused of using more than 30 roosters for cockfighting. The joint investigation involved the Adams County Sheriff's Office and Adams County Animal Management with...
Scientists work to understand high ozone levels on the Front Range
Colorado's Front Range is looking at several days of high ozone ratings that will aggravate breathing difficulties and lead to warnings and changes in plans. It comes while experts are still working to figure out why Colorado seems unable to make expected progress on reducing dangerously high ozone above the level that the EPA has set as a risk."They're making progress, it's just not fast enough and it's really not evident yet," said Laurie Anderson, who serves as a field organizer for the organization Moms Clean Air Force as well as Broomfield's City Council. "We live right close to the...
Often-overlooked Colorado city dubbed a 'thriving' spot for small business
A recent report from USA Today sought to determine which states and cities around the country were 'thriving' when it came to small businesses in recent years , and an often-overlooked Colorado city performed notably well in their ranking. While Colorado ranked in the middle-of-the road among the states with a 9.3 percent growth across all sectors of small business between 2016 to 2021, the city of Greeley outperformed the rest of the state in a big way. ...
Rare orchid found in Colorado
LITTLETON, Colo. — A rare striped coralroot orchid has been found at Denver Botanic Gardens' Chatfield Farms. The discovery was made in late April when My-Lan Le, a graduate botany research assistant, and Rebecca Hufft, associate director of applied conservation, noticed it growing next to a log. Striped coralroot...
2.5 million Coloradans living amid abnormal dryness after 40% uptick in week
Colorado has experienced a noteworthy jump in dryness in recent days, shifting toward a drier situation in much of the Centennial State. According to the US Drought Monitor, 40.32 percent of the state is now 'abnormally dry' or worse as of July 16, with 11.07 percent of the state being in technical drought – 9.75 percent being in the less-serious 'moderate drought' phase (stage one of four). This compares to just 28.74 percent of the state being 'abnormally dry or worse' as reported on July...
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