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Unemployment claims in Colorado increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Colorado rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,004 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,156 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Colorado Task Force Seizes Over 23 Pounds of Cocaine in Traffic Stop
Colorado Task Force Seizes Over 23 Pounds of Cocaine in Traffic Stop. A Colorado task force seized over 23 pounds of cocaine and took one person into custody during a traffic stop. On Wednesday around 8:00 p.m., the Gore Range Narcotic Interdiction Team (G.R.A.N.I.T.E.) executed a traffic stop on I-70...
One of Biggest Solar Projects Across the Globe Coming to Northern Colorado
More solar power is coming to Northern Colorado. Although expensive to build, solar power saves Coloradans money in the long run while limiting pollution. Many of us are unaware of one of the biggest reasons solar power works so well in Colorado. Colorado happens to be one of the sunniest states in the nation. So adding renewable energy from solar panels is a great idea.
Deadly Neurological Disease Found in Colorado Mountain Lion
Colorado Parks and Wildlife are saying that this is the first ever documented case in North America of a Mountain Lion with the deadly neurological disease known as Staggering Disease. According to a release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, officials euthanized a sick mountain lion in a residential area of...
Colorado Dam Removal May Cause Headaches for Nearby Residents
Simply hearing the news that a dam is going to be removed from a reservoir is enough to conjure up thoughts of massive flooding, fear, and destruction. Only a Cemetery Remains in the Colorado Town Destroyed by Flood |. However, it was recently announced that yes, a dam in the...
Mikaela Shiffrin no longer Competitor of the Year recipient by Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame, River Radamus awarded
When the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame honors its annual award recipients in Vail in September, it will be the first year that Mikaela Shiffrin is not eligible to receive the Competitor of the Year award. Instead, the award is now named after Shiffrin, a change approved by Shiffrin which...
Horrible Invasive Species Found in Colorado River
While we love our wildlife here in Colorado, sometimes the stories of the dangerous ones get all the credit. One that recently made headlines was a bear that attacked a human in Steamboat Springs. Even though it only gave the person minor injuries, it still was on the forefront of people’s minds.
‘Legacy,’ mental health in Colorado ag
MONTE VISTA— About 35 farmers, ranchers, and their friends attended a showing of the mental health documentary film "Legacy," at the Ski-Hi Complex in Monte Vista on the evening of July 18. The film, a partnership between the Colorado Farm Bureau and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, depicts the...
Colorado mother develops fentanyl testing kit after son dies of accidental overdose
Jeanie Chung hopes something small will spark a big change. "I developed a test kit that’s all encompassed, convenient [and] discreet that particularly people who use recreational drugs can keep on hand in the case that they might need to test their drug," Chung said. Chung is the co-founder of TaeSun. She came up with the idea for the kit in 2021. ...
Jackalopes drop another series, second half starts off with a slide
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Grand Junction Jackalopes struggles have seemingly continued into the second half of the season. After a 15-32 first half, the team found themselves solely in possession of last place in the Pioneer League. The good news for Grand Junction, a bad first half does not mean anything if the team can go on a run in the second half of the season, as teams with the best second half record also receive a playoff berth. Plus, the Jackalopes have had a tendency to get hot in the second half in recent history.
Triple-Digit Heat Returns This Week to the Grand Valley
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - This final full week of July is going to deliver another round of intense, July heat while cooling showers will be scarce at best. Wednesday and Thursday are the days most likely to top 100 degrees around the Grand Valley. Highs on Wednesday will range from around 100 degrees in Grand Junction to 103 degrees in Fruita. Highs on Thursday will be around 100-101 degree in and around Grand Junction and the rest of the Grand Valley.
Law enforcement recovers 220,000 fentanyl pills following vehicle pursuit
Law enforcement recovered 220,000 pills after a vehicle pursuit along Interstate 70, according to a press release from the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. A deputy with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling eastbound on I-70 near Fruita on Friday morning. The vehicle took off when the deputy exited his car. The deputy pursued the vehicle as it continued eastbound, taking Exit 26 and then getting back on I-70 going westbound. The deputy ended the pursuit for safety reasons. ...
Hilltop buys old Wells Fargo building on Main Street
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The downtown Wells Fargo building is easy to spot on the corner of Main and Fourth streets offering a prime spot for new life to downtown. Its relocation has left a void on Main Street. Hilltop Community Resources has announced its purchase of the building. It will not only serve as office space for Hilltop’s corporate and IT offices but will also accommodate most of the programs currently located at the main resource center off Colorado Avenue and 11th.
Dog rescued after spending two weeks in San Juan Mountains
A dog was rescued after spending two weeks alone in the San Juan Mountains near Silverton. According to an article from Fox 31 KDVR, the dog, Konnie, was traveling with its family from Arizona when she went missing on July 4. The family searched, but ultimately decided to return home. On Friday, Jimmy Keene, founder of San Juan Mountain Adventures, rescued the dog several miles from where she was last seen. Konnie's family is one their way to reunite with their pet. San Juan Mountain Adventures is a nonprofit organization that provides outdoor experiences to locals and visitors, according to Fox 31 KDVR. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
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