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All the new minimum wages in Colorado that kick in Jan. 1
The minimum wage in Colorado and a few local governments is going up again Jan. 1. The raising of the minimum wage has been an annual event for the state and the city of Denver for years and, starting this year, Edgewater and Boulder County joined in. That’s because all are tied to the change in the Consumer Price Index, also known as inflation.
Northern Kansas Severe Storms Alert: High Winds, Hail Expected Into 3AM Thursday
Dodge City, KS – A line of storms is forecast to develop in Colorado later today and will move across northwest and north-central Kansas during the late evening and overnight hours. The main threat will be wind gusts up to 65 mph, and a few storms could contain hail up to quarter size.
Euthanasia up double digits as thousands of Coloradans surrender dogs
Colorado's animal shelters have reached a tipping point. Dogs that once were adopted within days are now waiting weeks or months and some never make it out. While many shelters have "no-kill" policies, those policies don't apply to dogs that are unhealthy or unsafe.According to the National Canine Advocacy Group, the six largest shelters along the Front Range took in just over 42,000 dogs last year and euthanized nearly 5,000 of them; a 24% increase over 2022. Now, the state's oldest shelter is turning some dogs away. The Dumb Friends League has long billed itself as a "socially conscious shelter,"...
Can I get a refund? Ticket Secret LLC victims try to reclaim their money
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Customers of Colorado-based ticket broker Ticket Secrets LLC are now getting refunds after they say they were ripped off. RELATED: Colorado ticket broker facing theft charge, warrant issued for arrest Hundreds of alleged victims have gathered in the Facebook group Action Against Ticket Secrets/Talia as they try multiple routes to The post Can I get a refund? Ticket Secret LLC victims try to reclaim their money appeared first on KRDO.
Update on Western Colorado’s Bucktail Fire
The Bucktail Fire has been burning since Thursday, August 1 five miles northeast of Nucla, Colorado. Multiple agencies have been battling the fire making small progress over the last six days. Western Colorado's Bucktail Fire Stats. The Bucktail Fire has been burning for the last six days. Since the start...
Last Year, 200K Colorado Kids Used Open Enrollment to Pick Their District School
K-12 open enrollment is an increasingly common and popular form of school choice, allowing students to attend classes outside their assigned public school zone. Since 2021, 10 states have significantly improved their open enrollment laws, creating a boundaryless and student-centered education system. While strong programs are new in some states, others, like Colorado, have fostered […]
Flaming bird carcass blamed for wildfire in Colorado, 2nd of same origin in same month
On July 31, a brush fire popped up near The Fort Restaurant in Morrison, Colorado. Thanks to a quick response from West Metro Fire, the blaze was quickly contained, ultimately burning about three acres with no structures destroyed and no injuries reported. That said, the way the fire started is noteworthy and reminiscent of another recent incident. The investigation into the Morrison blaze determined that it was sparked by a bird that was electrocuted by overhead power lines, then falling to the ground in flames....
Colorado, Get Ready to Lose Over an Hour of Daylight This Month
Hands down one of the best parts of summers in Northern Colorado is the amount of daylight we have. I like having daylight well into the evening. With fall right around the corner, we're going to start seeing the days get shorter and shorter. It was only a few short...
Colorado’s Growth Spurt: An End in Sight for the Transplant Trend?
Complaining about new residents and transplants is a conversation you hear a lot in Colorado. There have been waves of new residents throughout the years. Do you want to hear something shocking? Two years ago, new research showed that only 42% of people who live in Colorado were born in the state.