Aspen, CO

Pitkin County, CO

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

The Teller County Sheriff’s Office has issued an update on the young woman attacked on August 7 in her van near Cripple Creek, Colorado. The Teller County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 35-year-old Briena Louise Karlik. Briena, or Brie as she is known to friends and family, is said to still be in critical condition in a local area hospital.

Update on Woman & Dog Attacked in Van Near Cripple Creek, CO, And Call for Help

A worker at a remote radar station on Brevoort Island, Nunavut, Canada, was fatally attacked last week by two polar bears. The victim, an employee of Nasittuq Corporation, was stationed at the North Warning System site when the attack took place on Thursday. Nasittuq Corporation, which manages the radar facilities in northern Canada, confirmed the death in a news release on Friday.

Arctic Worker Mauled to Death by 2 Polar Bears

It was a nice, warm day at Lake Tahoe, so we took a short evening hike along the east shore trail on the Nevada side. The lake was unusually rough, and we saw no boats or SUPs. We went to our favorite swimming place near Sand Harbor and, after a...

First-Hand Report of a Rescue on Lake Tahoe, NV, and a Reminder of Basic Rescue Hand Signals

Hey there, future mover! Before you get too excited about relocating to Colorado, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making the Centennial State your new home. Mountain Overload. If you’re not a fan...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Colorado

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NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Boulder, CO

CBS Denver

A 23-year-old man from Boulder and a 21-year-old man from Arizona were killed in fatal falls in the Colorado high country on the same day last month.Peter Kubiniec and John James Coffee died in separate accidents on Monday, July 22. Both men's bodies were lifted from their remote locations by helicopter on Wednesday the 24th. Weather and difficult terrain complicated both recoveries.   Boulder's Kubiniec was reported missing the following morning when he failed to return from a lengthy trek across the Continental Divide. The person reporting him overdue told authorities that Kubiniec intended to hike from Brainard Lake over Pawnee Pass...

2 young men who died on Colorado peaks identified

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

South Dakota State

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Since the start of August the snow has been consistently falling in small waves up and down New Zealand. July had minimal snowfall across the whole country, with one dump at the beginning and another at the end of the month. So far this month, there has been nearly one...

New Zealand Conditions Report: Awesome, Abundant August

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

After being forced to cancel recent tour performances, famed Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, who just turned 59, shared the tragic news that led to his decision:. The music legend took to social media on July 22, 2024, mentioning the death of his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight.

Legendary Rock Guitarist Slash Turns 59 and Cancels Tour Amid the Tragic Death of His Stepdaughter

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Join us in welcoming four new avalanche dog trainees to Beaver Creek Resort, Colorado. While these puppies are still in training, we figured it’s time to share some fun facts about them below. Over the next two years, these pups will train to validate with Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment....

Introducing the New ‘Ski Paw Patrol’ at Beaver Creek Resort, CO

Los Angeles, CA

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Vermont State

Colorado Springs, CO

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Tiania Tutt Adams, a long-time Alpine Ski coach and former US Ski Team member. She left us on July 26, 2024, at her family home on Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs. Born in Michigan and raised in Colorado and Vermont, Tiania was a true skiing phenom from her earliest days at Ski Broadmoor, and her passion for the sport never waned.

Honoring the Legacy of Tiania Tutt Adams

Fort Collins, CO

Get Out of Town is our weekly roundup of recommended events across Colorado, focusing outside of Denver, to help everyone enjoy the whole great state. For Denver happenings (and more), check out our events calendar. This week brings more chances to check out some underrated Colorado towns and enjoy great...

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Aspen Skiing Co. Faces Pushback on Plans to Install 13 Cell Towers Across its Ski Areas

The Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission is scrutinizing Aspen Skiing Co. (SkiCo) over its proposal to install 13 cell towers across its ski areas, reports...

Aspen Skiing Co. Faces Pushback on Plans to Install 13 Cell Towers Across its Ski Areas

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