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Colorado Olympians share photos of France arrival
PARIS, France — Several of athletes from Colorado's large delegation have arrived in France for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Olympians have started sharing photos on social media of their first glimpse of Paris as the Summer Games inch closer. The Paris Olympics officially begin Friday with the opening ceremony....
Pueblo City Council 'steadfast' in opposing Black Hills Energy rate increases
Pueblo City Council passed a resolution July 22 opposing Black Hills Energy's proposed 18% rate increases. The resolution passed unanimously by council states that Pueblo residents have a history of paying significantly more for utilities than residents of other communities on Colorado's Front Range and that an increase would "place an even greater economic burden" on Pueblo residents. ...
U.S. Army transfers first parcel of land at Pueblo Chemical Depot to PuebloPlex
The first parcel of land at the U.S. Army Chemical Depot site in Pueblo County recently transferred from federal to local ownership. More than 5,100 acres now belong to PuebloPlex, the agency charged with redeveloping the site that was used for chemical weapons storage and was more recently tasked with their destruction.
MISSING: Teen last seen Saturday in Pueblo West
PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KKTV) - Authorities in Pueblo County are asking for help with locating a missing teen. On Wednesday, the sheriff’s office shared a photo of 17-year-old Aspen Trotti just before noon explaining she is a reported runaway. She was last seen Saturday at her home in Pueblo West. She may have a brown suitcase with a diamond cross.
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...
Colorado Driving Laws: 9 Items To Avoid Keeping In Your Vehicle
Common sense can go a long way toward preventing you from getting in big trouble in Colorado, especially when you are behind the wheel. Several things could earn you a trip to prison if they are discovered in your car during a traffic stop. The list of things below you...
Dreaming of the Olympics in Colorado? Here’s What It Would Take
The Olympic Games are kicking off very soon and many of us in Colorado will be glued to our smart devices, rooting for our country. Since the beginning of the games, Coloradans have taken home ten gold medals and 15 Colorado natives will be competing in Paris. Wouldn't it be...
More 'hazardous weather' set to hit Colorado in upcoming days
Mapping from the National Weather Service indicates that more hazardous weather could be coming to parts of Colorado during upcoming days. The forecasting service's mapping shows that hazardous heat may be present in much of the Eastern Plains region from July 28 to July 31. This comes after a brief relief from hazardous temps that were present in the state a week or so ago. Elsewhere in the state, warmer temperatures are expected to return next week, as well. The prediction is on par with the three-month outlook for Colorado that's indicating hotter-than-normal and drier-than-normal months are ahead through October. Find additional weather updates on the National Weather Service website here. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
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...
2nd Most Popular Drive-Thru Coffee Bringing in Sixth Colorado Location
With all the coffee shops in Colorado, competition is very fierce. A lesser-known coffee shop for Coloradans will be opening their sixth location in the state, in Loveland. Starbucks, Dunkin', Dutch Bros., Ziggi's... Just a few of the coffee shops that you'll find in a lot of cities around Colorado; not many cities however have the one that's being built in the middle of town.
Colorado Horse Rescue + Rehab Center will Warm Your Heart
For animal lovers, seeing cases of animal abuse or neglect is especially difficult. Countless cases of animal abuse with regard to pets are uncovered on a regular basis but fortunately, in Colorado, being convicted of charges like these can carry serious penalties. What is the Penalty for Animal Cruelty or...
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...
Sprague adds new district manager following latest promotion
Sprague Pest Solutions promoted Kolbin Bertilson, ACE to district manager. In his new role, Bertilson will guide the advancement of the Colorado and Arizona markets. With this promotion, he becomes the fourth district manager at Sprague. The move also reflects the company’s goal of developing leaders internally. (Earlier this year the company promoted Lindsey Marker to district manager).
Why the price of Colorado-grown peaches is going up
With the Colorado peach harvest underway, shoppers are already seeing locally grown fruit in stores, at farmers market stands and on restaurant menus. This year, locals may also notice price increases. Producers on the Western Slope say they’ve raised prices to help offset increases in operating costs, such as labor...
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