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Northwest Colorado News for Monday, July 1, 2024
Steamboat Springs Olympian Jim “Moose” Barrows has died. He was 80 years old. Barrows grew up ski racing for Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. He was passionate about the community, as he said in a Winter Carnival Podcast several years ago on Steamboat Radio. “Anything I can do...
Colorado State Fair preparing for 'amicable' departure of current manager Scott Stoller
The Colorado Department of Agriculture has confirmed that General Manager Scott Stoller leave his position following this year's Colorado State Fair. Olga Robak, CDA director of communications and public awareness, told the Chieftain that Stoller's decision to depart from the fair has been an "amicable transition" and that Stoller will be assisting in the search for his replacement. Stoller began his career with the Colorado State Fair in July 2018, replacing Sarah Cummings. ...
In Colorado, when and how police bodycam footage is released depends on the department
The nine shootings involving officers throughout Denver metro stretching from Lakewood to Arapahoe County since April 29 underscored police departments' differences in their levels of responses to media inquiries and in their policies governing the release of body camera footages. With each shooting leading to a multi-agency investigation that sometimes...
Mountain Metro Transit Free Rides Returns For Third Year In Colorado
Our Jake Walker is talking with Elaine Sheridan with Mountain Metro Transit about their free ride program called "zero fare for better air" - see where the money comes from and how long it will last!
Another Round of Wet Weather Possible for the Start of July
We do have a couple of flood advisory in effect at the Arkansas River near Avondale affecting Pueblo County and at La Junta affecting Otero County until further notice. If you see any water remember turn around don't drown. Today we will temperatures will continue to slightly increase. We will...
New laws protecting privacy and pollinators go into effect
DENVER — More than 20 new laws went into effect in Colorado on Monday. One of the new laws aims to help protect your data online while another is looking out for pollinators. Protect Personal Data Privacy. Every time you visit a website, companies track your activity, purchases, and...
Why don’t automated enforcement cameras also catch toll lane speeders in Colorado?
Rudy Lukez was somewhere around Larkspur when he thought his life was going to end. The Highlands Ranch dad had picked up his son and one of his son’s friends and was driving north on Interstate 25 when he decided to try the relatively new toll lane that the Colorado Department of Transportation opened late in 2021.
Two Colorado Powerball Winners Have Yet to Claim $200,000 in Prizes
Two fortunate Powerball players from Colorado have yet to come forward and claim their winnings, amounting to a substantial $200,000. Both tickets were bought at locations just miles apart, underscoring the critical need for awareness among potential winners. Unclaimed Powerball Winnings in Colorado. The first winning ticket was a substantial...
Coloradans Better Check the Budget For 4th Of July BBQs
Independence Day in Colorado often comes with the gathering of friends and family for a "good old fashioned" barbecue. For 2024, you may want to start looking at ways to cut corners. We all love, burgers, hot dogs, beers, potato salad, baked beans, and America. What we don't love is...
These Colorado Attorneys Are Your Pets’ Best Defense
Danelle Conway doesn’t know much about Zion’s history, only that he was rescued in New Mexico and ended up at the Douglas County Canine Rescue. But she thinks there must have been some violence in his past: He’s got some scars, and a piece of one ear is missing. Nevertheless, Zion, a one-year-old, 75-pound bull mastiff mix, is beautiful, with golden brown fur and sad, imploring eyes. When she and her husband, Kent McKnight, met the dog and his foster family at a local park in May 2021, Zion seemed happy and craved human affection. The foster family said he also played well with their other dog.
Colorado State University Professor Makes 78-Million-Year-Old Discovery
As a state, Colorado has some amazing archeological discoveries you can see for yourself. Recently, ancient art was found by archeologists at Mesa Verde. It is believed to be as old as the 3rd century A.D. You can also see places like Trinidad Lake State Park, which has evidence of...
New Data Finds Colorado One of the Worst States for Cybercrime
In recent years, crime has become a bit of an issue here in Colorado. Recently, U.S. News and World Report, who does an annual ranking of each state, dropped Colorado to the 16th best place to live in the United States. What was a major reason, you might ask?. Well,...
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