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Colorado Weather: Hot Weekend Ahead with Rain and Cooler Weather by Monday
Pueblo, CO — Colorado is set to experience a weekend of extreme temperatures, with the plains expecting highs between 92°F and 102°F, while the mountain valleys will see temperatures ranging from 85°F to 87°F. The mountain regions will experience slightly milder conditions, with temperatures peaking between 65°F and 85°F on Saturday.
Coloradans Can Check Out Live Horse Racing With Big Cash on the Line
Coloradans can get in the car and take a fun road trip to see (and bet on) professional horse racing. While the Kentucky Derby does get all the attention in the world of horse racing, Wyoming's races are something to see, as well. Your trip will take you through some of the prettiest parts of Wyoming to see some very majestic horses.
Colorado's jobless rate continues to edge up
Colorado’s unemployment rate continued to edge up in July, increasing a tenth of a percentage point from the month before to 3.9%, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reported Friday. The state’s jobless rate remains below the national rate, which rose two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.3% in July. Still, Colorado’s unemployment rate has slowly increased throughout the year, after reaching 3.4% in January. There have been signs...
CDPHE says additional dogs need quarantine following rabies exposure
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says its investigation has revealed additional dogs will need a modified quarantine after potential rabies exposure at a July adoption event. Eleven puppies were euthanized last week after their littermate tested positive for rabies. The Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has conducted tests on 12 puppies, resulting in two positive and three inconclusive results. The first positive was the known, infected puppy and was confirmed positive by the CDC.CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab sent the three inconclusive specimens and positive specimens to the CDC for further analysis. The CDC determined those specimens to...
This Is The Most Dangerous College Campus In Colorado
This week, universities and colleges all across Colorado are welcoming in new students for the new semester. While Colorado has many different great options when it comes to higher education, Colorado School of Mines stands out as the best, being the only one ranked in U.S. News’ Top 100.
Colorado Gov. Polis calls lawmakers back to Denver for special session on property taxes
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday called the Colorado Legislature back to work for a special session to address rising property taxes, making it the second time in less than a year that lawmakers will meet outside their regular term to work on the issue. The special session will begin Aug. 26 and last at […]
New Strongest Man On Earth To Be Crowned In Colorado This Weekend
It's an event like you've never seen, put on by a Colorado-grown real-life superhero. The Strongest Man on Earth competition is live in Colorado this weekend, where a new "King" will be crowned. The Strongest Men On Earth Take Over Colorado This Weekend. The "Strongest Man on Earth" competition is...
Colorado food banks may soon run out of the federal funds they use to buy local produce
AURORA — On Wednesday evenings at the edge of a wide parking lot in Aurora, there is a forest green pop-up tent with five large, scraped-up coolers stacked nearby. The coolers hold 27 bags of fresh produce, harvested that morning at Switch Gears Farm in Longmont. The arugula gets...
The Catch-Up: This week's highlights from KUNC's newscast
Each week KUNC collects and curates some of the more important stories of the week that have aired on our daily newscast. We know how busy life can be, and that it's not always possible to get your news on our airwaves (or from streaming us right here on our website). Fill in the gaps and catch up right here. No one enjoys the feeling of missing out!
Colorado medical biller charged with fraud involving $1.2M in Medicaid claims
(The Center Square) – A medical biller was charged with fraud and theft involving $1.2 million in claims to Colorado’s Medicaid health insurance program. Natasha Sawyer, 44, of Denver, was charged by Colorado Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser with felony counts of Medicaid fraud and waste-false claims of $1 million or more and cybercrime theft of $1 million or more. The six-page complaint filed in Denver District Court states Sawyer...
Boys golf: 2024 season preview capsules
Class 5A/4A Rocky Mountain Teams: Boulder, Brighton, Mountain Range, Northglenn, Prairie View, Riverdale Ridge and Westminster. Boulder Panthers Coach: Russell Selnau Last year’s result: Finished 15th in the team race at the 5A state tournament. Testing 1-2-3: Sophomore Sam Skubic returns as the leading state qualifier after placing 63rd with a score of 165. The tea: The Panthers, boosted by their 25 players, are looking to seize the opportunity to qualify for state as a team for the third straight year. They’ll be led by Skubic, senior Boden Wrenn, junior Anton Taranda and senior Lennon Lozier, as well as a…
Denver, CO Weather Update: Highs Near 100°F as Heatwave Continues
Denver, CO – Colorado residents should prepare for a weekend of intense heat, especially across the Plains and Urban Corridor, where temperatures are expected to soar close to 100°F. The National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder has forecasted a high of 97°F for Denver today, with surrounding areas experiencing similar conditions.
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