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Massive Vehicle Recall Likely; How to See if Your Car Made the List
One of the largest vehicle recalls could happen in the coming weeks according to multiple outlets who have been following issues related to driver and passenger safety. While there is no recall in place at this time, the Associated Press says one will likely happen following reports from U.S. auto safety regulators regarding air bag inflators.
Aerosmith Retires From the Road and Cancels Farewell Tour
Aerosmith has announced their retirement from the road and scrapped the rescheduled dates of their Peace Out farewell tour. The band broke the news on Friday afternoon in an emotional statement. "It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith," they wrote. "Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made rock 'n' roll history.
10 Life Hacks to Beat Colorado’s Late Summer Heat
Western Colorado has felt like an oven on full blast since early June, but it's a far cry from the hottest place in America so far this summer. In 2024, some of the hottest temps recorded so far have been 124 degrees in Palm Springs on July 5th, and 120 degrees in Las Vegas on July 7th.
Former Colorado Craft Brewery Is Now New Pizza Hot Spot
Colorado has more than a few award-winning pizza joints across the state; Loveland became home to the second location of award-wining pies out of Longmont. Thousands of people across Colorado love a good pizza, that's why we find so many places serving it up. There's an establishment out of Longmont that has been doing so well, that they're ready to take on more.
Walmart Terminates Discount Opportunity For Some Customers: Report
If you were hoping to save money at Walmart, you'll have one less way to do that moving forward. The retail giant has made a change that will mean some customers will no longer receive the same discounts they've been getting for the past several years. Walmart Changes In 2024.
Imagine Winning the Lotto Because You Checked Your Junk Folder
Do you even look at the emails piling up in your junk or spam email folders?. Do you ever clean the folders out or do you have hundreds or even thousands just sitting there for who knows how long?. Most of us have several email addresses from current personal ones...
Boulder County Moves Forward With Complete Fire Ban
Since Monday, wildfires have consumed the Front Range here in Colorado. The largest, the Alexander Mountain Fire, is still burning west of Loveland and has just reached over 8,000 acres with only 1% of it contained. At least 24 structures have been damaged. Jefferson County has the Quarry Fire, which...
Why Dave Mustaine Was in Agony at the Final Big 4 Concert
Dave Mustaine has played his share of challenging gigs with Megadeth. But it was the closing night of the historic Big 4 tour — Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax at Yankee Stadium in September 2011 — that found the metal frontman in a serious bind. "My neck was...
Hear Bryan Adams Cover His Own Kiss Song ‘Rock and Roll Hell’
Bryan Adams has released a cover of his own "Rock and Roll Hell," one of two songs he cowrote for Kiss before he made it big himself. The double A-side single will also feature "War Machine." Both songs appeared on Kiss' 1982 album Creatures of the Night. A version of "Rock and Roll Hell" had earlier been recorded by Bachman-Turner Overdrive, but was retooled by Adams, his writing partner Jim Vallance and Gene Simmons.
15 Artists With More Hits Compilations Than Studio Albums
There are a few near-universal truths in rock 'n' roll, one of them being: Where there is a band with hits, there will be a band with a lot of hits compilations. Decades ago, when hits compilations started to become more prevalent, they were a no-brainer from a business perspective. If an artist was dominating the charts, a greatest-hits album was an easy way to rack up more sales and buy time between proper releases. If an artist had fallen into commercial decline, a compilation album could juice their sales and potentially revitalize their career, reminding audiences why they fell in love with them in the first place.
Sammy Hagar’s Van Halen Tour Heats Up in Ohio: Review and Photos
Sammy Hagar delivered on his promise to celebrate the history of Van Halen more intensely than ever at the Akron* stop of his Best of All Worlds tour Monday night. Together with frequent collaborators Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham, Hagar and his longtime running mate Michael Anthony faithfully recreated the high points of their time together in Van Halen with a 22-song set that focused almost exclusively on that era of the band's touring career.
Incredibly Popular Deli Meat Brand Has Recall Due to Harmful Bacteria
We always hope and assume that the food we purchase for ourselves and our families is safe in Colorado. While nearly all food you would buy from a grocery store would be considered safe, there are product recalls from time to time to make us aware of unsafe food. There...
There’s a Traveling Blockbuster Store for Those Who Miss Renting Videos
Maybe you just can't let go of that laminated member card in your wallet that you once used every Friday night. Or you maybe you'll never know what it was like looking at shelf after shelf of VHS covers trying to find the perfect movie for you and your friends.
10 Things You Should Never Do at A Colorado Corn Maze
The next time you're out shopping you may notice that a few signs of fall are starting to show up as Halloween candy and costumes are begining to go on sale. You'll see the fall push go into full swing the week of August 24th when Starbucks brings back its Pumpkin Spice latte this year.
Colorado County Warns of Wildfire Fundraising Scams
Here in Colorado, there have been quite a few different scams that have affected people throughout the state. In the past, USPS warned Colorado residents about ‘smishing’, which is a text message based scam that tries to make people believe it’s package tracking update. There also was...
25 Colorado Abbreviations + Nicknames You Should Know
No matter where you go, it's likely that you'll find funny nicknames and abbreviated names for local things, and Colorado is no different. Many of us are so used to calling these places and things by their nicknames that we pay no mind to use them around people who may have no idea what we're talking about.
Another Wildfire Breaks Out in Western Colorado
This is an ongoing story and we'll update the information as it comes in. Colorado is in full-blown wildfire season with another wildfire breaking out in western Colorado. The Bucktail Fire is currently burning in west Montrose County just northeast of Nucla. At 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, it's estimated to be burning close to 200 acres. Multiple agencies are assisting with firefighting.
WATCH: 5 Mountain Lions Spotted in Loveland, Colorado Driveway
A lot is happening in Northern Colorado right now. Multiple fires have residents on alert and we are all rooting for the men and women fighting the fires and trying their best to keep us safe. A resident of Loveland's safety was put at risk due to a pack of...
Larimer County Declares Disaster Emergency, Enacts Fire Bans
Today, Larimer County issued a formal disaster emergency due to the Alexander Mountain Fire. The goal in declaring a formal disaster emergency is to be able to get funding at both a state and federal level for relief. Jared Polis and his office declared verbal declarations of disaster emergency for...
Ammo Vending Machine Now In Service in Colorado, Here’s Where
Recently we told you about how a company called American Rounds created an ammo vending machine. The vending machines debuted in southern states and the company announced that Colorado was going to be the next state to debut the controversial machine. The first ammo vending machine is in operation in...
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