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More than 100 Front Range Community College instructors have had to wait for their summer paychecks
When Laura Wally learned that her paycheck would not be landing in her bank account in mid-June as scheduled, she considered selling plasma and applying for government assistance for food. Since then, she has depleted her emergency fund, borrowed money from family members and picked up a side gig delivering groceries through Instacart.
Protections against supersized vehicles could help save lives on Colorado roads
Colorado’s tragically high number of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in 2023 inspired lawmakers to introduce a variety of bills aimed at improving safety and mobility options for vulnerable road users. Many passed, continuing the Legislature’s trend of supporting bike, pedestrian, and transit laws. One bill, however, was killed shortly after it was introduced. The Vulnerable Road […] The post Protections against supersized vehicles could help save lives on Colorado roads appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Country music star shares frightening health news; fans respond with prayers
Country music star Chris Young took to social media Monday to thank his fans and let them in on some frightening health news. “Colorado! I don’t even have words…” he wrote on his Instagram account over the weekend. “On a day where my dad had a heart attack you lifted me up. I love country music fans. I’m happy I played. I’m happy my dad is OK. Much love to all of you.”
Central City Opera inducted into Colorado Hall of Fame
Central City Opera is the newest inductee to the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, along with others in the "Opera in the High Country" class. The induction ceremony was held Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Opera House in Central City. This was the Music Hall of Fame's first destination induction ceremony. "Our work in the last few years has really been aimed to try to ensure that we are inclusive of other musical genres as well as other geographies in the State of Colorado," said Karen Radman, Executive Director of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. The "Opera in...
New Colorado law adds protection for trans community
DENVER — Hurting, harassing or intimidating a person because of their transgender identity is now considered a bias-motivated crime under a Colorado state law that took effect Monday. Jax Gonzalez, Ph.D., political director of the LGBTQ organization One Colorado, said they know the new law is a win but...
Spot fire brings up concerns about fireworks in dry areas
Colorado resident Keith Howell got a surprise late Saturday night. "I was headed to bed with the window open cause it was pretty warm," he told CBS Colorado. "Heard the pop and then a bit after smelled the telltale sign of fireworks."Within minutes, West Metro Fire arrived and put out a quick grass fire, which happened near Morrison."Once we saw the fire a little bit at first it was like 'Oh, there's a fire it will get put out soon' but then it starts to get bigger because it's all a bunch of dead grass," Howell continued. "So,...
Cozobi Fonda Fina: Downtown Boulder’s new Mexican eatery celebrates corn-centric cuisine and owner’s story
Sometimes it seems that every time you turn around in Boulder, one restaurant closes and another opens. The latest to venture onto Boulder’s dicey restaurant scene is Cozobi Fonda Fina at 909 Walnut Street, in the space that was briefly occupied by Oaxaca-themed Masas & Agaves. Cozobi owner and...
Residents upset after elevator breaks during heat wave at 10-story building
Imagine slogging up 10 flights of stairs. That's the situation for people living in one Denver apartment building with broken elevators.Tenants call it a health and safety risk and it is not the first time they've seen these issues. Back in 2022, residents complained about having no heat in the winter."The Lincoln at Speer" apartment complex is located on Galapago St. in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The residents report a lack of air conditioning in the building, the inconsistency of elevators working, and even bats.Some residents claim living conditions at the complex have been a nightmare in the past few...
Denver bought hotel to house homeless but 15 months later it hasn't opened
Denver officials celebrated the purchase of a 96-unit hotel last year with much hype, envisioning a homeless shelter that would offer an array of "supportive" services such as case management and therapy. The city described the former Stay Inn hotel as having recently undergone updates. Then-Mayor Michael Hancock said the...
Michael Sandrock: For Elise Cranny, there’s no place like home
Bob and Sandy Cranny did not book their tickets to Paris until Wednesday night, a wee bit late, as the 2024 Olympic Games open in the City of Light in less than a month. The Crannys were waiting to see if their daughter, Elise, would be competing in Paris. Turns...
Why was an animal native only to South America wandering around a Denver park?
Earlier this week a giant tortoise caused a traffic jam on I-25 in Colorado, and now an animal native to South America was hanging around a Denver park!. Wildlife officials said on Tuesday (July 2) they are searching for a South American rodent that has been spotted at a Lakewood park.
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