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Valor Christian football coach believes in building champions on & off field
The eight-time state championship Valor Christian High School football program has always had a core belief: be a champion on and off the field. For Bret McGatlin, third-year head coach of the Eagles, it's a mentality he lives by. He learned from his father, Don McGatlin, a former high school football coach for more than 40 years, that who you are off the field is even more important than who you are on the gridiron.For his entire life, Bret McGatlin, head coach of the Valor Christian Eagles, learned the game from his father, Don McGatlin. "I went to...
Voters in Colorado to decide on 14 ballot measures in Nov., the most of any state in 2024
Colorado voters will decide on 14 ballot measures on Nov. 5, making Colorado the state with the most number of statewide measures on the ballot this year. Seven of the measures are citizen initiatives and seven were referred to the ballot by the state legislature. Two additional initiatives concerning property taxes that had qualified for the ballot are set to be withdrawn by Sept. 6 and, therefore, will not appear on the ballot.
Youth Sports Giving Day to raise money for youth participation in activities across Colorado
Offering support to youth sports organizations throughout the state, the inaugural Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day begins Wednesday. The day of giving is a collaborative effort between the Daniels Fund, Aspen Institute Project Play and nonprofit organizations across the state. It has led to event partners offering to match over $1 million in donations made to participating nonprofits from Sept. 4-30, helping youth sports organizations earn the resources to get more children on the field to play their favorite sports.
26 states may soon need to regulate cannabis – here’s what they can learn from Colorado and Washington
Colorado and Washington both have legal recreational marijuana. But they regulate growers and dispensaries differently, which has created a David vs. Goliath in the marketplace.
Lawsuit seeks clarity on Colorado Republican Party leadership dispute
Eli Bremer filed a lawsuit against the original Colorado Republican Party executive board members who continue to reject the results of a vote that organizers say ousted them and installed Bremer as the new state party chair. Dave Williams, Hope Scheppelman and Anna Ferguson — the executive board members all elected in 2023 — are […]
Motorcycle rider dies in I-25 crash in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -A 51-year-old motorcycle rider died in a crash on Interstate 25 near milepost 153, close to Interquest Parkway, late Friday night, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The call came in at 11:39 p.m. Troopers initially told 11 News the crash involved the motorcycle, a Kia...
New Colorado Amphitheater Already Receiving Major Noise Complaint Backlash
Not even a full week has passed after the massive debut of Colorado's newest state-of-the-art amphitheater, and the noise complaints are running wild. The neighbors of this beautiful venue are not happy. Residents Say New Colorado Amphitheater Is Too Loud. I've often wondered while attending concerts at Fiddlers Green, Red...
The live Labor Day newscast has ended
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - UPDATE: The newscast ended at 9 a.m. We will be sharing stories from the show at the top of this article when available. A special edition of 11 News will air Saturday at 8 a.m. for Labor Day Lift Off. 11 News Evening Anchor Adam...
The arts are coming alive
The arts are about to take full bloom in Castle Rock thanks to the Tri Arts Project (TAP). Initially established in 2022 as Rock the Arts, TAP used 2023 to forge a full-fledged effort to grow the nonprofit through volunteers and funds. TAP fosters a love of the arts by...
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