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Rent Luxury Cars Through this Unique Service in Colorado
Ever fantasized about driving your dream car down the streets of your neighborhood? Or maybe you want to impress a date on Friday night with a fancy ride to dinner at a restaurant. Since most of us aren't actually lucky enough to own a luxury vehicle, a new national car rental service called Turo, is making it possible to at least drive one for a few days.
3 Great Colorado Restaurants Listed Among Top 50 ‘Best’
Let's be honest: You probably haven't been in these three restaurants in Colorado; but that only means you need to give them a shot, because they're among the nation's best. The New York Times released its list of the "Best Restaurants in America" in September of 2024, and three of them are from the Centennial State; two from Denver, and one from the southern part of Colorado.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Shows Canceled After Health Emergency
Lynyrd Skynyrd has had a rough couple of days. Frontman Johnny Van Zant left the road to be with his ailing youngest daughter, leading to the cancellation of a string of shows. Then Van Zant's bus driver ended up in the intensive care unit after getting into a scooter accident while on the way to buy a get-well card.
7 Things Every Kid Wished Their House Had When They Were Growing Up
There's a popular question on the internet: What's something you thought was a rich people thing when you were a kid?. Let's get this straight—that's not what this is. There were certain things that every kid wished their house had when they were growing up. Okay fine, I'm a '70s/'80s kid, but these things were (and in some cases are) pretty universal.
The Clock is Ticking to See the Best Fall Colors in Colorado
Given Colorado’s nature as being particularly colorful, it should come as no surprise that fall is quite possibly the prettiest and most fun time of year in the state. In the past, we’ve been rated within the Top 5 best places to visit in fall, both because of the amazing activities and the fantastic fall colors.
The History Behind Colorado’s Black License Plates
I have been seeing a lot of animosity towards Colorado's black license plates on social media lately. Some people seem to think that the only reason why Colorado now has black license plates is to fit in better with all of the California and Texas license plates on the roadways.
Billy Joel Adds More Concert Stops With Sting
Billy Joel has announced four additional concerts with Sting, including stops in Indianapolis; Syracuse, New York; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Salt Lake City. All of them are scheduled for 2025. See a complete list of dates below. They began sharing stages at scattered concerts back in February. Joel has also...
Renewing a Passport for Colorado Adults is Now Much Easier
Traveling can be incredibly stressful for Colorado residents. Arriving at Denver International Airport on time, waiting in the security line that seems endless, and having all of the proper documents and identification are all comparable to having a root canal. Traveling via Colorado’s Largest Airport is About to Get Faster...
U2 Announces New ‘How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb’ Album
U2 has announced the release of a new album titled How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb comprised of previously unreleased songs from their 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. The album, which will be released on Nov. 29, arrives a week after a remastered 20th-anniversary edition of the...
4 Colorado Schools Get National Recognition For Being Exceptional
Schools were recognized across the country, with Colorado having four make the list; a list of schools that are excelling in ways to make the state proud. The four schools come from different zones of Colorado: from the north, to the Western Slope, to down south, to the Mile High City. With all the schools Colorado has, and all the hardworking educators, these four schools must really be something.
New Colorado Brewery Reduces Staff and Production After Just One Month
I am a big fan of the newest brewery in Fort Collins. Breckenridge Brewery opened their third Colorado location in August 2024. Every time I have been to the new Breckenridge Brewery location on East Lincoln Avenue it has plenty of customers. Breckenridge Brewery is much more busy than Sweetwater...
Colorado Parents Need to Check Their Child Car Seats Immediately
Every parent in Colorado wants what's best for their kids; yet, when it comes to those car safety seats, there's a problem: They're not installed, or being used, correctly. The last thing any parent would want is to get into an accident and find that, because their child's safety seat wasn't being used right, their kids suffered an injury. The guilt that must come with something like that has to be overwhelming.
Stevie Nicks Announces New Single ‘The Lighthouse’
Stevie Nicks will release a new single on Friday, titled "The Lighthouse." Nicks posted a teaser clip of the song on her social media, which you can view below. It contains a lyric — "I wanna teach you to fight" — from a poem Nicks shared back in 2022 which she called "Get It Back." "I want to be the lighthouse / Bring you all together," it goes, "Bring you out in stormy weather / I wanna teach you to fight."
What’s the Story with the Big Blue Bus in Northern Colorado?
The foothills, Horsetooth Reservoir, and the flowing Poudre River are iconic points of interest in Northern Colorado. But just north of Fort Collins, in the small town of Bellvue, another eye-catching, local landmark stands out to those passing by. For the past 20 years, a bright blue bus has been...
Ozzy Osbourne: Cocaine Was the ‘Meaning of Life’ to Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne has reflected upon his years of drug abuse in Black Sabbath. During a recent appearance on The Madhouse Chronicles Podcast, Osbourne and his close friend, guitarist Billy Morrison, exchanged anecdotes about their respective histories with addiction. “In Sabbath, when we discovered cocaine, it was like the meaning of...
Why Is Nerds Candy Called Nerds? The Sweet Reason Will Make You Smile.
While doing some “research” for an article called 16 Totally Awesome '80s Candies We Were Obsessed With, I stumbled across something that took me right back. You can’t make that list without mentioning the iconic candy, Nerds—but it brought back memories for a whole other reason.
The Cure Returns After 16 Years With ‘Songs of a Lost World’
The Cure has confirmed Songs of a Lost World, their long-awaited follow-up to 2008's Top 20 Billboard hit 4:13 Dream. It's set for release on Nov. 1. Presales are already underway. Check out the album cover art and preview "Alone" below. Frontman Robert Smith has said this new song ultimately...
A Colorado Police Department is Giving Out DIY Car Trackers
I think that one of my biggest fears is having my vehicle stolen. I have had my cars broken into numerous times as a teenager and in my twenties and it was horrible. Having things that you have worked so hard to get taken from you in a matter of moments is violating. To add insult to injury, they always broke a window for some reason. Tack that bill for replacement onto the items and it's just a kick in the pants.
3 Reasons Why Colorado Can’t Wait for October to Oktoberfest
Several places across the country celebrate Oktoberfest right up to Halloween. Here in Colorado, Oktoberfest is an event held largely in August and September, and for good reason. Colorado has a large population percentage with German ancestry so Oktoberfest and Bavarian-style celebrations are not hard to find. What's different in...
Ann Wilson Tells Chemo to ‘Get the F— Out’ in New Health Update
Ann Wilson has revealed that she's finished with chemotherapy and ready to prepare for Heart's rescheduled 2025 tour. The rockers were set to play additional North American dates this summer and fall but had to postpone the trek so Wilson could undergo treatment. "I underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous," Wilson announced in July. "The operation was successful and I'm feeling great but my doctors are now advising me to undergo a course of preventive chemotherapy and I've decided to do it. And so my doctors are instructing me to take the rest of the year away from the stage in order to fully recover."
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