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Research says Colorado will have a high percentage of nurse shortage by 2030
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- The American Association of Colleges of Nurses recently ran the numbers. They project that by the year 2030 Colorado will be one of the top five states feeling the strain. Colleges in Colorado Springs said they're doing their part to help fill in the gap when...
Colorado Springs-area Optum locations stop offering some services
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Multiple Optum locations in the Colorado Springs area have stopped offering urgent care services as of this weekend, and will stop offering x-ray services as of August 1, according to signs posted to the front of these locations. 11 News visited 3 locations Tuesday night--Union...
Wildfire smoke in Denver can be seen from space
Wildfire smoke from out of state has swept into the skies of Colorado, causing health hazards for people across the region. The smoke can even be seen from space, as seen in satellite imagery from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Vote now: Which Pueblo football team will win the most games this season?
With the 2024-25 Colorado high school football season inching closer every day, there's no better time for local fanbases to make some bold predictions for Pueblo-area football teams. This fan vote is all about wins and losses. Who do you think will end the season with the best record out of Pueblo football teams? ...
Florence officials reveal plan to improve troubled Arrowhead Drive
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Officials in the town of Florence will spend nearly $400,000 to improve a three-block stretch of Arrowhead Drive on the town's south side that has long been criticized by neighbors for its rough condition. "I moved here in March," said Tommie Keeler, who lives along the troubled street. "I noticed The post Florence officials reveal plan to improve troubled Arrowhead Drive appeared first on KRDO.
Festival will bring thousands of floating lanterns to Pueblo Riverwalk
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Pueblo will light up with thousands of floating lanterns reflecting off the Riverwalk this weekend. On July 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to decorate their own lantern and float it off into the river with fellow community members. Event organizers...
Man dies after crashing into oncoming semi on Kansas highway
KINSLEY, Kan. (KAKE) - Authorities say a 41-year-old man has died in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in southwest Kansas. It happened at around 6:40 a.m. Monday on U.S. 50 about five miles east of Kinsley in Edwards County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, an eastbound Toyota Camry went left of center and struck a westbound semi.
Denver weather: When will Colorado's smoky skies clear?
The smoke is coming from wildfires burning in Canada. The flow over Colorado is dragging the smoke into the atmosphere. However, FOX31 Chief Meteorologist Dave Fraser is forecasting a shift in flow on Thursday that will help disperse the smoke.
WARNING: Smoky Haze and Triple-Digit Heat Grip Colorado
Out-of-State Wildfires Affecting Local Air Quality. A smoky haze from wildfires across the Pacific Northwest and parts of Canada is affecting air quality in local areas. The National Weather Service has issued Air Quality Advisories for parts of Colorado and Wyoming. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and...
Pueblo police warning criminals they’re not welcome
PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - Pueblo Police Chief Chris Noeller is saying enough is enough when it comes to certain crimes, like illegal gambling facilities in the city. This comes after Pueblo City Council passed an ordinance banning gambling machines. Last week the police department confiscated over 60 gambling machines and...
Colorado ranks fifth in drivers with worst road rage
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Road rage is one of the many dangers on the road and in Colorado it has become all too common, according to the Colorado State Patrol. CSP Trooper Gabriel Moltrer states, “Just to start last year, we had over 55,000 CSP call-ins (and) over 29,000 of those last year were road rage calls. So, with that, a lot of times people start having that road rage while they’re driving on the road.”
Scorching Triple Digit Heat Returns to Northern Colorado Next Week
It's always hot in Northern Colorado during the summer months, that is no secret. Daily temperatures can easily hover around the upper nineties in July and August. Some Coloradans like it hot while others prefer to retreat to air conditioning until milder milder temperatures can be tolerated in these months.
Air Quality Alert In Effect
THIS AFTERNOON/EVENING: Hazy/smoky skies through the afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service has again issued an AIR QUALITY ALERT. This now includes all counties in our area and is in effect until at least 9:00am Wednesday morning. The elderly, young and those with respiratory issues such as asthma may have problems with the smoke. The best way to avoid the adverse effects from the smoke is to remain indoors if possible, especially if the smoke in your area is dense.
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