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This beetle is a voracious, unwelcome invader – and its range is growing
Of all the insects that could turn up in your yard, the Japanese beetle is one of the nastiest. Its larvae chew up the roots of your grass, while the mature version of the beetle eats just about every plant in your yard. And worst of all, it’s tough to eradicate.
Colorado college leaders believe Biden order places crucial focus on Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Sign up for our free monthly newsletter Beyond High School to get the latest news about college and career paths for Colorado’s high school grads. Several Colorado colleges with significant Hispanic student populations are hopeful that a Biden administration order will focus attention on how they can better serve their Hispanic students.Last week, the administration announced an executive order to expand educational opportunities for Latinos nationwide. The order includes creating a board of advisors to study how Hispanic-Serving Institutions can better meet the needs of their students.Schools qualify for the HSI designation if at least 25% of their student body...
Former Douglas County undersheriff settles lawsuit over firing
A former undersheriff in Colorado has settled a federal lawsuit against her former employer after claiming she was unlawfully fired in retaliation for political differences between her and the former sheriff.Holly Nicholson-Kluth, the former undersheriff of Douglas County, said on Friday that she settled the suit against former Sheriff Tony Spurlock and the county for $1.75 million. Nicholson-Kluth's attorneys call it "one of the largest single-plaintiff employment settlements" in the state."I really feel like this settlement, the whole court process has brought out the truth and this settlement has given me some peace that the truth came out and I...
Body of American hero from WWII finally arrives back in Colorado
In a touching display of honor, a plane carrying the remains of an American war hero from Denver arrived at Denver International Airport Friday morning, where military members helped guide the coffin to a waiting hearse.Amid the noise of the airport, the scene was remarkably quiet and somber.Sgt. Harold Schafer was finally home, 80 years later.Schafer was remembered as a sweet young man by his surviving niece in a conversation with CBS News Colorado in April. "Just a real sweetheart, just a regular Joe," said Barb Bernhardt from her suburban Denver home.His mother never recovered from his loss or the fact...
CPW provides update on 'devastating' news related to Colorado River
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has provided an update regarding the discovery of zebra mussel veligers in the Colorado River and Government Highline Canal earlier in July, with the discovery initially being called "devastating" and prompting further investigation in order to determine the extent of the presence of the invasive species. A July 26 update from the agency indicated that additional testing has resulted in more detections of the species, which is enough for Colorado Parks and Wildlife to switch the designation of both waters from...
Colorado judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons grocery ‘megamerger’
A Colorado judge has issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed $24.6 billion merger between the nation’s two largest supermarket chains ahead of an antitrust trial in state court set to begin in September. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sued in February to block the merger between grocery giant Kroger, which operates King Soopers and City […]
Denver Rated Most Polluted City In U.S. For Consecutive Days
What’s been top of mind for most Coloradans recently has been the air quality as of late. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been filling up the Colorado skyline for the past few days and has seriously affected the quality of our air. However, it’s already been an issue for...
NBA Power Rankings: Where Denver Nuggets stack up in strong Western Conference
Most of the major offseason moves have been made, making it a good time to look at the NBA hierarchy heading into next season. Here are the Denver Gazette’s power rankings following free agency:. 1. Boston Celtics. The Celtics benefitted from some injury luck but were deserving champions last...
Battey’s back: Beloved CU Buffs player returns as Tad Boyle assistant
BOULDER — Evan Battey’s love for the city in the shadow of the Flatirons is unyielding. That’s why, after two years away, he’s returning to a place he loves that loves him back. Battey was recently hired as the newest assistant coach on Tad Boyle’s staff....
With trade deadline approaching, Rockies start dealing
The Rockies likely won’t be trading All-Star third baseman Ryan McMahon, but that didn’t keep them from joining the action as Tuesday’s 4 p.m. MDT trade deadline approaches. And they started on Saturday by making the type of deal that defined their work last year — trading...
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