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Unemployment claims in Colorado increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Colorado rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,004 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,156 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Deadly Neurological Disease Found in Colorado Mountain Lion
Colorado Parks and Wildlife are saying that this is the first ever documented case in North America of a Mountain Lion with the deadly neurological disease known as Staggering Disease. According to a release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, officials euthanized a sick mountain lion in a residential area of...
Colorado Dam Removal May Cause Headaches for Nearby Residents
Simply hearing the news that a dam is going to be removed from a reservoir is enough to conjure up thoughts of massive flooding, fear, and destruction. Only a Cemetery Remains in the Colorado Town Destroyed by Flood |. However, it was recently announced that yes, a dam in the...
Mikaela Shiffrin no longer Competitor of the Year recipient by Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame, River Radamus awarded
When the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame honors its annual award recipients in Vail in September, it will be the first year that Mikaela Shiffrin is not eligible to receive the Competitor of the Year award. Instead, the award is now named after Shiffrin, a change approved by Shiffrin which...
Teaming up for local culture
For every big-time, multimillion-dollar musical act that jets into Telluride every summer, there are thousands of smaller bands that play for years for a shot at the limelight. A case in point is LA band The Charities, whose sounds are a combination of soul, rock, R&B and funk, and who...
Horrible Invasive Species Found in Colorado River
While we love our wildlife here in Colorado, sometimes the stories of the dangerous ones get all the credit. One that recently made headlines was a bear that attacked a human in Steamboat Springs. Even though it only gave the person minor injuries, it still was on the forefront of people’s minds.
‘Legacy,’ mental health in Colorado ag
MONTE VISTA— About 35 farmers, ranchers, and their friends attended a showing of the mental health documentary film "Legacy," at the Ski-Hi Complex in Monte Vista on the evening of July 18. The film, a partnership between the Colorado Farm Bureau and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, depicts the...
Bidding Has Begun in Thingamajig Theatre’s Gala Auction
Dear Friends and Patrons of Thingamajig Theatre Company:. As many of you know, my name is Tim Moore, and I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know many of you through our shared love of theatre. Our small professional theatre has always been built on personal connections,...
Hilltop buys old Wells Fargo building on Main Street
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The downtown Wells Fargo building is easy to spot on the corner of Main and Fourth streets offering a prime spot for new life to downtown. Its relocation has left a void on Main Street. Hilltop Community Resources has announced its purchase of the building. It will not only serve as office space for Hilltop’s corporate and IT offices but will also accommodate most of the programs currently located at the main resource center off Colorado Avenue and 11th.
Grand Rivers Humane Society Receives Lifesaving Grant for Local Cats and Dogs.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The Grand Rivers Humane Society was awarded a grant of $2,500 from the Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) to support life-saving treatment and care for local rescued cats and dogs. Awarded funding will aim to help the organization further serve its’ vital mission, “Saving Mesa...
Broncos place Caden Sterns, Drew Sanders, Delarrin Turner-Yell on PUP list
More than 10 months after suffering a torn patella tendon, Broncos safety Caden Sterns won't be ready for the start of training camp. The Broncos on Sunday placed Sterns on the physically unable to perform list, meaning he won't take the field for this week's start of camp. Sterns was hurt in the Sept. 10 opener against the Las Vegas Raiders and sat out the rest of the season with the knee injury. He did not take part in offseason drills.
After Over 30 Years and New Owners, Colorado Sandwich Shop May Be Closed for Good
A sandwich shop in Colorado that began as a college class project blossomed into a legendary spot near campus. What began in 1988 may have seen its official last day in the summer of 2024. Running a restaurant/bar, even one as small as this one, isn't easy. When you add...
Rockies Fans Rejoice: Coors Field Unveils Crazy New Ice Cream Pasta Dessert!
Coors Field Introduces New Fun Food Item – ‘Dessert for Dinner’. Everyone knows that going to Coors Field is more about the stadium experience than how the Rockies play. It’s one of the best stadiums in the league, offering a variety of food, beers, and fun. Speaking...
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