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Colorado’s Oldest School Got Its Name Thanks to a Student’s Love of Poetry
Hundreds of thousands of young Coloradans attend elementary school every year, but not many can say the attend this oldest school in the state. As a teacher/instructor at the school, it must be awe-inspiring to think that kids have been taught there for well over 100 years. As an elementary student, it may not hold the same "awe," but it must still be fun.
What It Means If You Suddenly Find a Red Flag In Your Yard
It's always smart to keep your eyes open for red flags whether it is in your dating life or maybe even in your yard at home. And unlike those red flags you run into out at the bar, the ones in your yard might leave you wondering what to do next.
Marty Friedman Was Rejected by Kiss for Being Too Short
Guitarist Marty Friedman is best known for his stint in Megadeth from 1990 to 2000, but the rocker was also briefly considered for another legendary band. “When they were changing guitar players a long time ago, I got a call from Kiss’ people,” Friedman revealed during an interview with Sam Ash Music. “They say, ‘Do you think you’d be interested in auditioning for Kiss?’ I’m like, ‘Tell me when and where’.”
Colorado’s Historic Midland Tunnels: A Popular Destination Today
Colorado is full of history, as well as numerous reminders of the past that often date back to the state's infancy back in the mid-1800s. LOOK: Seven Lost Tunnels Along an Abandoned Colorado Railway |. These reminders often include ghost towns, abandoned mines, and even tunnels. While many of these...
Mariah Carey Mourns After Mother and Sister Die on Same Day: ‘Heartbroken’
Mariah Carey's mom Patricia and sister Alison have died. The singer confirmed the news that Patricia and Alison died on the same day in a statement to People. "My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day," Carey said.
Colorado Moose Known as ‘Green Ears’ Found Dead in RMNP
Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park is known for having an abundance of wildlife. From marmots and moose to deer, elk, rabbits, and hawks, the list of unique animals the park is home to goes on and on. Unfortunately, last week, one of RMNP's most beloved and recognizable creatures was found...
How Steely Dan Helped Dave Navarro Start Playing Guitar Again
Dave Navarro has explained how Steely Dan helped him return to music after he’d stopped playing guitar for over a year. The Jane’s Addiction co-founder said there was an advantage in finding himself disillusioned from time to time. His most recent downtime came after he contracted long COVID, followed by the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins while the pair had been working on an album together.
Fed Up with Mail Theft, Woman Uses Popular Gadget to Catch Thieves in the Act
Losing something to theft, especially when there's not much you can do about it, can be incredibly frustrating. It's one of life's most irritating predicaments. It's even worse when the stolen item isn't significant enough to get much attention from the local police department. A good example of this is...
Meet the Man Ruining Your Favorite Rock Songs With Mashups
Some things cannot be unheard. That's more or less the whole point of the There I Ruined It YouTube channel, brainchild of Texas-based musician Dustin Ballard. Using Pro Tools, he's been mashing up diametrically opposing songs to create new tracks that are both fascinating and unhinged, as well as utilizing AI technology to make it sound like certain artists singing numbers you'd never expect. In the words of the channel's slogan: "Lovingly destroying your favorite songs."
Oasis Confirm 2025 Reunion Concerts
Oasis have confirmed, 15 years after their acrimonious split, that the band will reunite for 14 concerts in the U.K. and Ireland during the summer of 2025. The shows will take place from July 4 to August 15. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Aug. 31, at 8 a.m. in Ireland and 9 a.m. in the U.K.
Colorado is Getting a New Cracker Barrel Location
For the first time in nearly 30 years, Colorado will be getting another Cracker Barrel location. Cracker Barrel is known far and wide for its family-friendly atmosphere and comfort food. According to 9 News, this will be the first location that has opened in Colorado since 1997. The restaurant and...
Scenes From The BMW Championship in Castle Pines, Colorado
The PGA Tour Playoffs brought the BMW Championship to Colorado last week, drawing thousands of spectators to the scenic golf course in Castle Pines, where the top 50 players competed with their clubs for four exciting days. This marks the second time the PGA Tour has stopped in Colorado since...
Colorado Community College Gets Huge Donation From Metallica
If there’s one thing we can take pride in as Coloradans, it’s that we are generally some of the most educated people in the entire country. In general, Colorado ranks quite high when it comes to education. WalletHub said the state is the fifth best in the country when it comes to education in general.
How to Avoid an Unnecessary Speeding Ticket in Colorado
We'll be the first to say it, some Colorado roads have speed limits that are too slow. However, That doesn't deter people from treating the speed limit as a suggestion. No matter where you travel around the state, motorists act like they are driving a go-kart weaving in and out of traffic ignoring the speed limit. In Grand Junction, it's like driving the Indy 500 just getting to work.
Colorado’s Brand New REI Store Is Now Open
After closing its location in The Orchards shopping mall a few years back, the popular outdoor and recreation store has finally opened another new location north of Denver. REI, which has been a popular destination when it comes to outdoor life and activities in Colorado since 1983, just opened its 10th Colorado location. Yes, Colorado has many outdoor-type stores like Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, and Sportsman Warehouse, but REI just hits different to Colorado residents.
Christopher Reeve’s Story Is the Subject Of a New Documentary
For many people, Christopher Reeve remains the iconic movie Superman, thanks to his work in four big-screen blockbusters in the 1970s and ’80s. After his time as the Man of Steel was done, Reeve was paralyzed in a horse-riding accident, and then used his celebrity to became an outspoken advocate for a variety of cause, including stem cell research.
Halloween Decoration Sends Kid Flying in Fear in Hilarious Viral Video
He wasn't expecting this, and neither will you once you start watching the video. A TikToker has shared a video of her son getting absolutely terrified after he thought a Halloween decoration wasn't operational. Best Halloween 2024 Decoration?. Every Halloween seems to have a decoration or two that goes viral...
Northern Colorado Man Wins Millions on Scratch Off Ticket
Northern Colorado has another millionaire this week as one man won millions of dollars from a single Colorado Lottery scratch-off ticket. According to the Colorado Lottery, the man purchased a scratch-off ticket in Longmont and hit it big. Miguel N. of Berthoud, Colorado purchased a scratch-off ticket for $50 on...
Doggie Day Returns To Colorado’s Largest Water Park In September
It's become an end-of-summer tradition in Colorado that our beloved four-legged family members go wild over. Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day is back at Colorado's largest water park. Not to shine the light on news that we're trying to avoid, but summer 2024 is coming to an end, and pools all over Colorado are going to start to shut down for the season as the fall weather starts to creep in.
More Red Lobster Closings Just Dropped: See The Updated List
More Red Lobsters are closing down than initially expected according to a new report on the chain's bankruptcy proceedings. News of a potential Red Lobster bankruptcy filing first hit in April when stories surfaced about the seafood restaurant's financial struggles. Weeks later, the chain's parent company made the filing official.
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