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Colorado nonprofit celebrates 15 years of helping veterans
DENVER (KDVR) — A local nonprofit has been helping veterans meet their perfect match — one that comes in the form of a shelter animal. Clarissa Black, founder of Pets for Vets, said it all began when she went to her local VA with her therapy dog, Bear. Since many of her family members served in the military, she has always had a passion for serving the nation’s veterans.
Wildfire smoke moves into area, will linger for days
Wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest and Canada is surging across Colorado, decreasing air quality and visibility in Denver. For this reason, it's a First Alert Weather Day.In downtown Denver on Monday at 12:30 p.m. the hazy skies made it look like a dirty cloud had descended on the city. The smoke affected the moonset early Monday morning in the Denver metro area as well. The waning moon appeared pinkish from CBS Colorado's news helicopter.It also affected the morning sunrise on Colorado's Front Range. The sun appeared to be orangey-red.Light smoke is expected for most of the day on Monday. By...
Coalition to award free tickets to crane-viewing events for 13th annual festival
The Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition will be awarding free tickets to morning guided crane-viewing events during the 13th annual Yampa Valley Crane Festival. Coined the Never Ever Crane-Viewing Giveaway, three young adults will be chosen to receive two tickets each to one crane viewing event on Aug. 30, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
Colorado Horse Rescue + Rehab Center will Warm Your Heart
For animal lovers, seeing cases of animal abuse or neglect is especially difficult. Countless cases of animal abuse with regard to pets are uncovered on a regular basis but fortunately, in Colorado, being convicted of charges like these can carry serious penalties. What is the Penalty for Animal Cruelty or...
Recent Colorado Wildfire + the Bizarre Way it Was Started
Colorado is no stranger to wildfires, unfortunately. More often than not, the causes of these fires are established by emergency crews and often fall into categories including arson, lightning, and tragically, mere carelessness. WATCH: Electric Vehicle Catches Fire in a Colorado Garage |. However, a recent fire that has devastated...
'Uncomfortable' conditions likely over next several months in Colorado
The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center has released their prediction in regard to temperature and precipitation for the next three months – and relatively uncomfortable conditions are likely. According to the NWS seasonal temperature outlook, August through October is expected to be warmer-than-normal around much of the United States, with some of the highest-above-norm temperatures expected in Colorado. Western Colorado, in particular, should be especially hot. Meanwhile, a large...
Here's why it's so dang smoky in Colorado today
At the start of the week, Colorado's skies are hazy to say the least. But have no fear – the smoke isn't coming from a local blaze. It might be hard to believe, but wildfire smoke is capable of traveling thousands of miles, impacting air quality far from where a burn is taking place. And that's what's happening right now. In case you haven't heard, there are several large fires...
MONDAY BRIEFING | July 22, 2024
The skies have dropped a bit over a half-inch of rain so far in July, keeping the high desert mountain valley refreshed and on a three-month streak of measurable precipitation going back to May. The summer rains aren’t a substitute for winter snowpack, but they sure help with recharging the...
You Must See this Off-Grid Colorado Property Currently For Sale
Browsing through real estate listings across Colorado can be an entertaining activity. You'll come across mansions in ski towns like Vail and Aspen, historic homes in old mining towns, and oddly enough, every now and then you'll find buildings in the shape of domes. U.S. Government Says there Aren’t Aliens...
Colorado man has been accused of breaking into apartment mailboxes in three locations
Federal fraud charges have been filed against a man who utilized silverware to create forged keys to steal mail from apartment mailboxes. A federal grand jury indicted Adam Christopher Turner, aged 40, last month following his arrest in May. According to the details mentioned in his indictment, the Colorado Springs...
Mosquito Spraying In Loveland Tuesday Night
Tis the season when West Nile Virus can rear its ugly head and in Loveland officials announced Monday that mosquitoes testing positive forit were found in a trap near Denver Avenue and Ninth Street during routine monitoring of the city’s seasonal mosquito management program. According to the Loveland Reporter Herald, Vector Disease Control International began mosquito spraying and monitoring the first week of June and will be spraying the location Tuesday night.
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