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Popular Snack Gets Recalled in Colorado
There’s been a decent amount of recalls in recent times here in Colorado. One that took place this summer actually affected marijuana that was contaminated with mold. The bad weed had to be pulled from eleven different stores in the Front Range. There were also a ton of products...
Colorado rural school district leaders combat funding and staffing challenges
Rural school district leaders across Colorado combat funding and staffing challenges. Leaders from Lewis-Palmer, Canon City and Calhan selected for state's Rural Superintendent Academy.
Happy Birthday, Colorado! Celebrate Our Great State with Free Fun!
Happy 148th Birthday, Colorado! You look FABULOUS!. President Ulysses S. Grant signed the proclamation that made Colorado the 38th state way back on August 1, 1876. And Colorado takes its birthday very seriously. We set aside a whole day to celebrate, and call it Colorado Day!. What's a celebration without...
Thousands of fireflies are thriving at a small marsh in Colorado
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — If you’ve spent a summer night east of the Mississippi, chances are you’ve seen or even captured a firefly. The beetles, known for their bioluminescence, use flashes of light to communicate with each other, creating a beautiful spectacle around sunset. But few Coloradans...
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...
Pueblo organizations helping kids in need with back-to-school supplies
PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - Back to school is right around the corner and organizations like Subaru of Pueblo and El Centro Del Quinto Sol are gathering school supplies from the community to help kids in need. Subaru of Pueblo is doing their second annual “Fill the SUV” event. The goal...
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...
Phantom Canyon Brewing Company to host 'Hot Wing Games'
Test your tolerance for spice and compete for prizes at the Phantom Canyon Hot Wings Games. The event will take place on July 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Phantom Canyon Brewing Company. The contest is open to anyone 18 years or older. Contestants will have ten minutes to eat five wings with no drinks, no dipping sauce, no gloves, and no bathroom breaks. The wings must be completely eaten, and the first contestant to drink water starts the ranked winning/losing for the challenge. Learn more about the event here. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
Highlands Ranch neighbors wait for county decision on proposed park changes
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — Officials in Douglas County have received multiple proposals to develop a regional park, leading to concerns from neighbors in the Wildcat Ridge area. That park, which is currently zoned as a regional park, is home to dozens of elk and even golden eagles, according to...
Why July is the Busiest Time All Summer for Colorado Police
Late July is one of the busiest times all year for Colorado's police officers and the Highway Patrol. From Grand Junction to Denver, Coloradans are about to see an uptick in the flashing red and blue lights along the sides of our roads and highways. What makes late July such...
Home Ownership Takes a Massive Hit in Colorado
As we have come to learn here in Colorado, it’s getting exceedingly difficult to find affordable housing prices. The average rent, for example, is extremely high, sitting at $1,594. That’s the fifth highest average in the entire country. Not to mention, we’re also the 9th worst state in...
A Home-Goods Retailer Closing All But One Colorado Location
Another business (with seven Colorado stores) that has been around "forever," is now in a situation where they need to close a lot of stores if they want to stay afloat. Having been founded in 1889, it's hard to imagine what items they were selling when they first opened; today you find appliances, mattresses, TVs, gaming consoles, furniture and more.
Three Colorado Bats Test Positive for Rabies
A viral disease so terrifying that Steven King wrote a horror story about it: Rabies can be deadly in animals and humans and it is transferred by either a bite or a scratch. Rabid animals can range from coyotes to raccoons, cats, dogs, and more. With how deadly the virus...
Crazy Unearthed Story Links Horror Classic + Actor to Colorado
There are quite a few horror movies that were filmed in Colorado such as Phantoms and the campy Tsunambee, as well as others that were inspired by an experience in the Centennial State, most notably Stephen King's The Shining. ‘Tsunambee’ and 27 Other Horror Movies Filmed in Colorado |
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