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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...
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.
Officials provide update on 'exotic' non-native critter spotted on Colorado trail
In case you missed it, a Patagonian Mara – native to Argentina – was recently spotted on a trail in the Denver area. The sighting raised obvious questions – for starters, how did an animal native to an entirely different part of the world end up in the Centennial State? About two weeks after the sighting went viral, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has posted an update on the situation. The...
Donald Trump's plans for Colorado's air, land and water
DENVER — More access to the outdoors, limiting regulatory oversight and taking power away from the president. On the surface, those sound like policies anyone could get behind, but the details behind those bullet points reveal the environmental policies another Donald Trump presidency could bring. Each day this week,...
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.
New Colorado study uncovers need for universal celiac screening in children
Colorado is the only state in the U.S. that's conducting mass screening for celiac disease among children, and it's happening at a research center in Aurora. Doctors at the Barbara Davis Center at CU Anschutz and Children's Hospital in Aurora have just published new research finding solid evidence backing the need for universal screening for celiac disease in all children nationwide, to protect their health and safety.Celiac is an autoimmune disease that inflames the digestive system when exposed to gluten in food. Researchers in Aurora have found many children won't show symptoms for years, even though the disease can be quietly wreaking...
Shilo Sanders Reps New Colorado-Themed Wrap On Pricey Cybertruck After Filing For Bankruptcy
Shilo Sanders became one of the first drivers in Colorado to own a Cybertruck, making the massive purchase while flexing his family wealth this offseason. Now, he’s personalized it. After hinting at a new design for his Tesla rig last week, images of the ride decked out in black and gold began to surface on […] The post Shilo Sanders Reps New Colorado-Themed Wrap On Pricey Cybertruck After Filing For Bankruptcy appeared first on BroBible.
Colorado's record number of water-related deaths so far this year
As Colorado swelters, people naturally take to the water. But this year is on track for a record number of drownings in the state's lakes, rivers and reservoirs. A man who fell off of his inner tube and drowned while on the Arkansas River last weekend became Colorado’s 25th water-related death this season, which is on course to become the worst on record according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials.
New laws related to ranked-choice voting and youth voting among six new approved election bills in Colorado
Colorado lawmakers adopted six election-related bills during the 2024 regular session of the Colorado General Assembly. Included among the approved legislation was an omnibus bill that changed a number of areas of election law and created new requirements related to the adoption of ranked-choice voting (RCV), as well as bills related to voting in detention centers, presidential electors, and firearms near polling locations:
University of Colorado Hospital No. 1 in the state, again.
The UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora held onto its No. 1 ranking for the best hospital in the state, a distinction the health system has maintained since 2012. “This recognition highlights the unwavering dedication of UCHealth’s staff and providers, who always put our patients first,” said Elizabeth B....
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