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Colorado's Most Famous and Destructive Tornadoes
It's hard to say something like "Tornadoes are cool again" given all the death and destruction they cause, but storm-chasing is definitely having another moment with the July 17 release of Twisters. Although not as notorious as Oklahoma or Kansas, there's plenty of tornado action around Colorado, and not just...
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
New Colorado study uncovers need for universal celiac screening in children
Colorado is the only state in the U.S. that's conducting mass screening for celiac disease among children, and it's happening at a research center in Aurora. Doctors at the Barbara Davis Center at CU Anschutz and Children's Hospital in Aurora have just published new research finding solid evidence backing the need for universal screening for celiac disease in all children nationwide, to protect their health and safety.Celiac is an autoimmune disease that inflames the digestive system when exposed to gluten in food. Researchers in Aurora have found many children won't show symptoms for years, even though the disease can be quietly wreaking...
YouTube biker raising money for Wounded Warrior Project brings convoy to northern Colorado
FREDERICK, Colo. — A convoy of bikers drove up Interstate 25 Tuesday afternoon on a mission: Raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. YouTuber Adam Sandoval is the group's leader and he said they're trying to raise $200,000. "Trying to help out some of our veterans that are having...
Georgia-based green energy company signs giant lease in Brighton
BRIGHTON, Colo — A Georgia-based solar distribution company has signed a long-term lease for over 1.1 million square feet in Brighton, marking the largest speculative industrial lease completed in Colorado, according to real estate broker CBRE. Broadrange Logistics, a third-party logistics company, will move into the two remaining buildings...
Shilo Sanders Reps New Colorado-Themed Wrap On Pricey Cybertruck After Filing For Bankruptcy
Shilo Sanders became one of the first drivers in Colorado to own a Cybertruck, making the massive purchase while flexing his family wealth this offseason. Now, he’s personalized it. After hinting at a new design for his Tesla rig last week, images of the ride decked out in black and gold began to surface on […] The post Shilo Sanders Reps New Colorado-Themed Wrap On Pricey Cybertruck After Filing For Bankruptcy appeared first on BroBible.
Colorado's record number of water-related deaths so far this year
As Colorado swelters, people naturally take to the water. But this year is on track for a record number of drownings in the state's lakes, rivers and reservoirs. A man who fell off of his inner tube and drowned while on the Arkansas River last weekend became Colorado’s 25th water-related death this season, which is on course to become the worst on record according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials.
New laws related to ranked-choice voting and youth voting among six new approved election bills in Colorado
Colorado lawmakers adopted six election-related bills during the 2024 regular session of the Colorado General Assembly. Included among the approved legislation was an omnibus bill that changed a number of areas of election law and created new requirements related to the adoption of ranked-choice voting (RCV), as well as bills related to voting in detention centers, presidential electors, and firearms near polling locations:
1909 Maxwell Car Exhibit draws crowds to Berthoud museum
As visitors walk into the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum, they’re struck by the fancy, bright blue car front and center of the main museum building. “Having the car there shows another piece of Berthoud history that will draw people in to check out the rest of the museum,” said Andrew Wayland, museums manager for the Berthoud Historical Society, which operates the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer and McCarty-Fickel Home museums. “People really like seeing old cars and being able to see something different than what would be in your typical small-town museum.”
Windsor Announces Stephen Garrison as New Chief of Police
After a months-long national recruitment search, the Town of Windsor is pleased to announce Stephen M. Garrison as its next Chief of Police. Garrison, currently a Major with the Orange County, Fla. Sheriff’s Office, brings over 36 years of law enforcement experience to the Windsor Police Department, including extensive leadership, management, and administrative experience. In his 33 years with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Garrison has:
Windsor Police to Host Annual Bike Night July 19
The Town of Windsor Police Department is hosting its annual Bike Night on July 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will be held at Eastman Park and is free to attend. Bike Night is an annual event teaching children about bicycle safety. This year's activities will include a bicycle safety cone course for kids to ride through, helmet safety checks and helmet giveaways from the Optimist Club of Windsor.
Broncos Great Terrell Davis Says Race Was Underlying Reason For Airplane Arrest
It appears United Airlines messed with the wrong person. After inexplicably being removed from a United plane in handcuffs over the weekend, Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis is putting the airline on blast for the way it treated him during the incident. "I certainly felt like that wouldn’t ...
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