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Colorado students have improved attendance, but the rate of chronic absenteeism remains high
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.The percentage of Colorado students who are chronically absent dropped for a second year, a promising sign that schools may be getting more kids engaged in classes.State data for the 2023-24 school year, released by the Colorado Department of Education Thursday, showed that 27.7% of students were chronically absent, down 3.4 percentage points from a year before. In raw numbers, 241,119 Colorado students — more than 1 in 4 — were chronically absent last school...
Prosecutor doesn't mince words about DNA test failures, high taxpayer costs
Questions about trust and safety have been a top conversation among leaders in Colorado's criminal justice system this year, including in Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty's office. He spoke candidly about with CBS News Colorado about the unprecedented allegations against a former forensic analyst at the state's crime lab that he says will likely have implications far beyond the list of cases the state originally said were impacted. Yvonne "Missy" Woods retired in November amid an internal affairs investigation against her. This summer, officials at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation – or CBI – completed the internal affairs investigation...
Researchers earn USDA funding to develop weed herbicide for Palmer amaranth
Colorado State University researchers are developing a novel biological herbicide that would specifically target Palmer amaranth – one of the most challenging weeds agricultural producers deal with today. The newly funded $650,000 research project is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It aims to use synthetic biology techniques...
Eastern Colorado Thunderstorm Warning: Hail, Gusty Winds, and Flood Risks Thursday Evening
Denver, CO – Colorado residents should prepare for severe thunderstorms today, with large hail and gusty winds expected across the eastern plains. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Denver warns that thunderstorms will develop this afternoon, likely intensifying as they move eastward. These storms could produce large hail and damaging winds, particularly in the far eastern counties. The NWS advises residents to stay informed as conditions could deteriorate quickly.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Downright Freezing Fall in Colorado
This summer has been absolutely brutal when it comes to the heat. In fact, Colorado was recently ranked as the third worst state for “extreme heat days” in the entire country with 17.5. An extreme heat day is categorized as a day where the max temperature is above the 95th percentile of the historical threshold.
The most popular Airbnb listings in Colorado, according to Denverites
Local travel is booming, new Airbnb data reveals. The big picture: More travelers are opting to stay closer to home, with Airbnb reporting a surge in bookings within a 300-mile radius — roughly a tank of gas — from where people live. "Local travel is growing twice as...
Colorado is focusing on eating its fruits and vegetables
The Child and Adult Care Food Program administered by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment gives caretakers and the community around them the opportunity to learn about, implement, and gain access to a healthy food regimen.
Amethyst Cathedrals to Quartz Treasures: Colorado Independent Warehouse Group is a Wholesale Powerhouse
The Rock Warehouse has been in business since 1987. Steve Applebaum, formerly a geologist with mining company Phelps Dodge, began the business by doing gem and mineral shows nationwide. He was joined by his wife, Janet, formerly a foreign language secondary teacher. In 1991, they opened a rock shop, Desert Gems, in Denver. Along with this storefront, Steve continued to develop the wholesale business. They sold the shop in 2008 and renamed the wholesale business The Rock Warehouse, which now supplies inventory to most of the retail rock and gem businesses in Colorado and surrounding states. Through their website, they now reach the rock and mineral community throughout the U.S. and internationally. One great perk is the annual buying trips the Applebaums make to Brazil and Uruguay, where they buy nearly all their amethyst, citrine, agate, quartz, and many other gems and minerals.
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