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Hearing-aid Use Could Reduce Risks of Dementia
Correcting hearing loss by using hearing aids is a simple and effective way to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia during aging, according to a new Global Council on Brain Health report. Sarah Lock, executive director of the council, said the report should be a wakeup call for...
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...
Often-overlooked Colorado city dubbed a 'thriving' spot for small business
A recent report from USA Today sought to determine which states and cities around the country were 'thriving' when it came to small businesses in recent years , and an often-overlooked Colorado city performed notably well in their ranking. While Colorado ranked in the middle-of-the road among the states with a 9.3 percent growth across all sectors of small business between 2016 to 2021, the city of Greeley outperformed the rest of the state in a big way. ...
Someone found genie lamp worth $200,000 in Colorado
There’s no word on whether or not a big blue genie that grants wishes comes out of this lamp, but, regardless, it’s worth a ton of money!. A family from Fort Collins won the most recent Treasure Games contest by finding a genie lamp worth $200,000 behind Kings Chef Diner in Colorado Springs.
Humane Society of Pikes Peak receives $90,000 grant for their saving animals
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Petco Love granted the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region $90,000 in support of their work for animals in Southern Colorado. Petco Love is a nonprofit founded in 1999 that works to find homes for pets and end unnecessary euthanizations. Petco Love said they have invested around $400 million through their adoption efforts. They’ve partnered with over 4,000 organizations, including the Humane Society of Pikes Peak.
Rare orchid found in Colorado
LITTLETON, Colo. — A rare striped coralroot orchid has been found at Denver Botanic Gardens' Chatfield Farms. The discovery was made in late April when My-Lan Le, a graduate botany research assistant, and Rebecca Hufft, associate director of applied conservation, noticed it growing next to a log. Striped coralroot...
Colorado Heatwave: Denver Sees Record Highs and Isolated Thunderstorms
Denver, CO – Residents are bracing for a week of intense heat and dynamic weather patterns. Today, temperatures are expected to reach 98°F, significantly above normal highs. Smoke from recent wildfires is forecasted to gradually decrease throughout the day. However, isolated showers and thunderstorms are likely to affect the high country this afternoon and early evening.
Denver nonprofit helping bridge labor shortage gap by teaching trade skills
A Denver nonprofit is working to train more skilled laborers to address Colorado's mass labor shortage. The Master's Apprentice is teaching 34 students skills like carpentry, welding and plumbing.
Air Quality Will Gradually Improve Next Couple Days
TONIGHT: Hazy/smoky skies, otherwise mostly clear skies with overnight lows in the mid to upper 50s for Colorado Springs and low 60s for Pueblo. THURSDAY: Beautiful weather again for Thursday but the smoke will obscure some of those mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will be a little warmer. The high for Colorado Springs will be in the low 90s and expect mid 90s for Pueblo.
Prospect Lake closed due to presumed return of blue-green algae
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs has closed Prospect Lake in Memorial Park effective immediately, and the closure will remain in place until further notice due to the presumed return of blue-green algae. Blue-green algae are a type of bacteria common in lakes throughout Colorado. When conditions are right, blue-green algae multiplies quickly. […]
A health clinic in Southern Colorado is alerting parents of a service they provide
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Peak Vista is spreading awareness of their well-child waiting area after they said many of their patients were unaware they offered free childcare. Peak Vista’s child care center provides free childcare services for children aged 6 months to 12 years. The clinic has professionals who...
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