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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...
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 Baker’s supermarkets in Nebraska, […]
These lesser-known Pueblo athletes have been making waves in their sports
Pueblo is home to many great high school and college athletes. However, some of its elite competitors — old and young — may not always show up on a traditional sports feed. From boxing and mixed martial arts to track and field and racing, many great athletes call Pueblo home. ...
Buena Vista Contin-Tail Rock Show Details Made Crystal Clear
The annual Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show will begin on August 8 at the Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds. The event will be open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through August 11. The Contin-Tail Show is Colorado’s largest outdoor gem, mineral and fossil show; it...
Block party christens one of Alamosa’s newest murals
It’s not often you get to see a mural being painted, to see the work in progress. It’s even more of a sight when three murals, all within one square block of each other, are being worked on at the same time. Different artists with different styles are all contributing to Alamosa’s growing wealth of murals and it’s starting to really create a spark.
Pueblo Receives Six EAS Proposals
The Essential Air Service (EAS) program is getting more interesting with the introduction of new airlines trying to snap up these EAS contracts like Breeze and JetBlue, the latter of which has won a contract. Plus, the recently passed FAA Reauthorization Act limits EAS flights in the lower 48 to 650 miles or less also threw a snag in some of the recent proposals, most notably Sun Country’s flights out of Eau Claire.
Creede Rock and Mineral Show set for first weekend in August
CREEDE – Rockhounds from around the globe will be venturing to Creede next weekend for the annual Creede Rock and Mineral Show on Aug. 2-4. The Creede and Mineral County Underground Community Center will be transformed into a geologists' dream for three full days beginning Friday, Aug. 2. Well...
Community supports benefit lunch for Martinez
CENTER – On Saturday, July 20, a beautiful benefit lunch was held to help Cora Martinez with her medical and transport costs. Martinez was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma Cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, Medulloblastoma affects children more than it does adults. It causes brain tumors. If caught early, and with appropriate treatment, according to the Cancer Institute, many people can achieve long-term survival.
Denver Weather: High temperatures and dry conditions to continue in heat wave
If you remember the hot stretch of weather we had in early July, get ready for a repeat this week as a ridge of high pressure builds across the southern Rockies. Dry desert air will also flow into the state from the west and southwest. The dry airmass and the high pressure will mean several days of hot, dry weather ahead.
HSPPR asking for help adopting puppies
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) said there is an excess of puppies at both of its shelters and is hoping to find them homes. HSPPR said it has more than 60 puppies at both shelter locations and that is more than it can handle. The puppies have been […]
Colorado Springs Airport growing and flying up in passenger numbers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - During the summertime, lots of tourists visit the Pikes Peak Region to hit all the must-see sights. Many of those travelers are usually using the Colorado Springs Airport to make the trip here. For the month of June, the Colorado Springs Airport has seen a rush of flyers, a 10% increase in the total number of passengers compared to last year’s June.
Local Colorado Business Closed For Good After Over 100 Years
After over a century in Colorado, we're being forced to say goodbye to another longstanding local family-owned and-run Colorado business that has closed its doors for good. After Over 100 Years This Local Colorado Business Is Closed For Good. The goodbye list for small and local Colorado businesses that are...
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...
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