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Governor Polis reacts to CNN Presidential Debate
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Following the first presidential debate of 2024, some democrats voiced concern over President Biden's performance. At least one national publication even going so far to mention Colorado Governor Polis as a possible replacement for Biden. Forbes, listing Polis, along with Governors from California, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania on a short The post Governor Polis reacts to CNN Presidential Debate appeared first on KRDO.
'I told you I'd get emotional': Colo. kidney donor, recipient meet for 1st time
It all started on social media. Ed Silberman needed a kidney. Dave Heal offered to help. For three years after the transplant surgery, they never met — until an emotional get-together this week.
Strong to severe storms possible this weekend
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — Chances for showers and storms are expected to increase this weekend with plenty of moisture available. Strong to severe storms will also be possible. As of Friday, models still disagree on the extent of our severe weather chances, but the signal is strong enough to at least start planning. The main threats […]
Coloradans set to celebrate 4th of July with fireworks
Hundreds of thousands of Coloradans will be attending professional fireworks displays this year to celebrate the U.S. holiday Independence Day. The 4th of July is always a popular time for people on the Front Range to see booming fireworks lighting up the night just after the outline of the mountains on the horizon goes dark. This year fire danger in the Denver metro area and Northern Colorado is lower compared to some recent years, and that means fireworks displays aren't being canceled. However, a few communities have chosen to go with drone shows instead this...
Friday Feelz with singer-songwriter Amanda Hawkins
(COLORADO) — Singer-songwriter Amanda Hawkins was this week’s Friday Feelz music guest on Loving Living Local. Amanda who is a Colorado native also performs the National Anthem before each Colorado Avalanche game at the ball arena and will be back doing that next season. Amanda is currently recording and writing a new album which will […]
Ranchers: funding for range riders to protect ranchers from wolves not enough
Colorado's Department of Agriculture and Colorado Parks and Wildlife are now giving the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association an additional $28,000 (on top of $20,000 for a total of $48,000) to help fund non-lethal wolf deterrents like their lone range rider. A range rider is someone who patrols an area with livestock, similar to a security guard, and keeps an eye out for wolves. If they should see them, they try to scare off the animals.While Middle Park Stockgrowers Association President Tim Ritschard said the organization is thankful for the additional help, he's still wondering what the plan is for the...
A look back on Colorado wolf reintroduction
Colorado's wolf population continues to change. In recent weeks, one pup from a new litter was spotted in Grand County, proving a litter had been born. Then, in the latest activity map released by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife department showed wolves have made movement into watersheds that penetrate western Rocky Mountain National Park, begging the question of how long it will be before they make their way into the park.
Colorado utility bills may increase 10% over four years to pay for wildfire mitigation
(The Center Square) – Monthly Xcel Energy bills will increase approximately 10% or more by 2028 to pay for a wildfire mitigation plan submitted to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. The utility emphasized its primary focus is safety for both the communities it serves and its customers in a media release announcing the submission. If the agency approves the plan, residential bills will increase through incremental bi-annual amounts until reaching approximately $8.88 a month by Jan. 1, 2028. ...
HSPPR: What to do when a wild animal needs help
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) said its office cannot help wildlife and instead offered other organizations that can. HSPPR said it is not licensed to accept wildlife, including deer, raccoons, squirrels, skunks, and other non-domestic animals. For help with wildlife HSPPR recommends you contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife […]
Found Driver’s License in Colorado? Don’t Ever Make This Mistake
I am connected with a lot of different groups on Facebook. Like many in Colorado, a lot of those groups are community groups in Loveland, Fort Collins, and Greeley. The purpose of the groups is to discuss community happenings ranging from identifying snakes in a backyard to returning lost items back to their rightful owner.
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