Lamar
LATEST NEWS
Colorado’s Connection to the Summer Blockbuster Movie ‘Twisters’
I remember when the movie Twister came out when I was a kid. I loved that movie; the action made me want to become a stormchaser. Nearly three decades later, we finally got a sequel. Technology advances over the past decade have not only advanced movies but also how we look at and study weather.
FTC chair, Colorado AG pledge to crack down on “abusive and predatory practices” of corporate landlords
In a roundtable Friday with Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser pledged to work closely with federal investigators to crack down on “abusive and predatory practices” by corporate landlords — a sign that housing may soon become a larger focus for the state’s top enforcer of consumer protection laws.
Man wanted for homicide in Colorado arrested in Horizon
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 30-year-old man wanted for homicide in Colorado was arrested in Horizon, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office says on Thursday, July 25, its Warrant and Fugitive Apprehension Unit investigated the whereabouts of Devin Franklin, 30, in conjunction with the Adams (Colorado) County Sheriff’s Office. […]
Hope For The Boreal Toad: Conservation Efforts In Colorado
Colorado is home to a wide variety of wildlife and, naturally, some of the species that call the Centennial State home are considered threatened or endangered. Colorado is Home to Seven Endangered or Threatened Amphibians |. As you'll see above, Colorado is home to a total of seven amphibians that...
After 50 Years Southwest Is Ending Open Seating For Colorado Flights
For over five decades, Southwest Airlines, which flies hundreds of planes out of Denver International Airport each day, has been known for its famous open seating policy. Now, 50 years later, that policy is about to change. Southwest Airlines Open Seating Policy To End. Flying usually means that you're headed...
'Double-whammy' of reports pin Colorado as bad place to retire
Mountainous views and ample outdoor recreation often help to land Colorado among the top spots for retirees in many rankings, but according to two recent data analyses – one from Forbes and one from Bankrate – the Centennial State might not be as great as it seems for those in their golden years.
Denver Rated Most Polluted City In U.S. For Consecutive Days
What’s been top of mind for most Coloradans recently has been the air quality as of late. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been filling up the Colorado skyline for the past few days and has seriously affected the quality of our air. However, it’s already been an issue for...
Free pool days next week in Pueblo during July heatwave
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — As the July heatwave continues, to help the community cool down and enjoy the outdoors, Pueblo Parks and Recreation is offering free admission to all four City pools beginning Monday, July 29 through Wednesday, July 31. “We have multiple hot days coming up and we want the public to be able to […]
Free school supplies, haircuts, vaccines, and more. Check out these 2024 back-to-school events
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.Summer is almost over, and families are getting ready to head back to school next month.In preparation, families have to fill out school lunch forms, make sure their kids’ vaccinations are up to date, and go shopping for school supplies. To help families out, several organizations are offering free school supplies.Below are some of the upcoming giveaway events. If you know of others we should include on our list, email co.tips@chalkbeat.org.Saturday July 27Time: 8:30 a.m....
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.