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Eastern Colorado Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Potential for 2-Inch Hail and 70 MPH Gusts
Denver, CO – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of eastern Colorado, including cities like Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs. The watch, in effect until 9:00 PM MDT on Monday, covers areas primarily east of the I-25 corridor, as issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Denver/Boulder office.
Polo club wants to make "old-world sport" accessible to Coloradans
It's called the Denver Polo Club, but it's nestled in a rural part of Douglas County, and it's working to make an old-world sport accessible to everyone."You drive into the gates, you really feel like you're not in the middle of the city; you feel like you're up in the mountains, you feel like you're in a playground," said Denver Polo Club owner Erica Gandomcar-Sachs. Gandomcar-Sachs's parents founded the club nearly 40 years ago, bringing teams and celebrities from around the world to Colorado. Now, she wants to usher in a new era. "We want to create like an old-world...
Coloradans may see heavy rain, hail and strong winds on Monday afternoon
Thunderstorms are possible along the Front Range on Monday afternoon. Monsoonal moisture will increase the chance of storms from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. There is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the eastern plains through 9 p.m. Large hail, strong wind and potential flooding are all risks from developing storms.Some of them will be strong, including heavy rain, large hail and gusty winds. The greatest risk is along I-76 and in and near Sterling, Limon and Burlington.Rain chances statewide are 35%. There is also a threat of flash flooding inside the burn cars of the Cameron Peak and Alexander Mountain fires.
Trial by fire: Forest Service to hire 250 wildland firefighters
The Rocky Mountain Region has seen its fair share of wildfires this year. Recognizing the danger the fires pose, the USDA Forest Service seeks to address the threat by bringing on 250 permanent seasonal wildland firefighters.
Bear reportedly chased hiker prior to her getting 'lost and disoriented' near popular waterfall
Additional details have been released related to a 20-hour search and rescue mission involving a 'bear scare' that took place at Colorado's popular Zapata Falls destination on the eastern edge of the San Luis Valley. According to Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue, a younger and "fairly athletic" out-of-state female hiker was in the area with a hiking partner on August 12 when the two intentionally split up, with the out-of-state female wanting to extend her adventure at the popular waterfall. Her hiking partner didn't want...
Colorado Catches First Glimpse Of the 2024-25 Winter Forecast
The Farmer's Almanac calls for an action-packed winter forecast for 2024-2025. The publication dates back to 1818 when it was first introduced, focusing on weather predictions and planting schedules. Winter in Colorado can last from mid-October to late April. If you live here, you know how harsh it can get....
At 20 these Coloradans represent their parties at national conventions
They are not old enough to order a Coors, but they’ve been trusted to help steer political platforms and presidential nominees: Colorado’s two major political parties both sent 20-year-old delegates to their respective conventions this summer as they look to court Gen Z support. Weston Imer of Golden, a Republican, and Reilly Jackson of Boulder, […]
Women and other changes in water
Women in water? Younger people with voices? Doug Kemper has seen those and other changes during his 40 years in Colorado water. Women will be among the attendees at the Colorado Water Congress annual summer conference this week, and relatively speaking, lots of them. It wasn’t always so, says Doug...
Grand Rivers pet of the week: Astra
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Meet Astra! She is a 6 year old female Lab and Pit Bull mix that weighs 78 pounds. She is calm, friendly, and looking for her forever home. Astra walks well on a leash, sits, and gets along with everyone. Astra is available for adoption...
Increase in thefts from cars in Grand Junction
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) has noticed an increase in theft from cars across town. “Mainly, it’s unlocked cars. Individuals are walking street to street, trying every single door handle,” says Suzie Crown, Police Service Technician for the GJPD. Surveillance video has...
Country’s Trace Adkins Coming To Colorado—Win Your Tickets Now
Grand Junction's great summer of country music continues with another must-see show coming to the Amp at Las Colonias at the end of the month. Country music legend Trace Adkins is up next, and we've got your chance to win tickets to the show by viewing this article with our station app to access the entry form.
VA Western Colorado Health Care System offers a new Sleep Clinic
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Proper sleep is important for the function of the human body. That’s why the VA Western Colorado Health Care System is offering a new Sleep Clinic. Due to high elevation, Colorado residents experience an increased number of sleep issues. The Sleep Clinic is a...
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