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Here’s what you can and cannot do during Stage 1 fire restrictions in Colorado
What are Stage 1 fire restrictions and why should you care about them? Stage 1 fire restrictions help land management agencies prevent wildfires during “periods of high to extreme fire danger."
56 Colorado counties with tax-exempt federal lands getting $47.8M, 50 cents per acre
(The Center Square) – Fifty-six counties in Colorado will receive $47.8 million as payment for approximately 24 million acres of tax-exempt federal lands within the state, or about $2.00 per acre. The funding, called “Payments in Lieu of Taxes,” was created in 1976 and rewritten and amended in 1982. The money paid to help local governments offset losses in property taxes for the nontaxable federal lands within their boundaries. A...
Search for bank robbery suspect in Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KKTV) - Authorities in Colorado are offering a reward tied to a bank robbery case. According to a crime poster shared by Metro Denver Crime Stoppers on social media, the robbery happened June 25 at about 10:30 in the morning near the 3500 block of S. Wadsworth Boulevard. The bank robbed was a FirstBank.
Mystery monolith appears in Colorado 4 years after first mirror column in Utah – and no one knows where they come from
A MYSTERIOUS monolith has popped up in Colorado just four years after an eyebrow-raising mirror column was spotted in Utah. The unusual metal objects have left conspiracy theorists buzzing – as more and more stone pillars have emerged worldwide of late. On June 25, an eerie rectangular monolith was spotted by residents in Bellvue, Colorado. The discovery […]
Shelter changes rules to relieve pressure from Coloradans surrendering pets
NOCO Humane is moving dogs and cats out quickly, with adoptions surpassing average rates."Adoptions as of about the start of June have actually been going wonderfully," said Amanda Myers, spokesperson for NOCO Humane. "As of this afternoon, we've seen 475 adoptions in June."However, the influx of animals it has taken in paints a different picture."In all of June, we've seen over 1,000 animals come into our shelter," Myers said.Simple math reveals a surplus of animals, and finding housing for them is a struggle. This trend isn't isolated."Unfortunately, that's a trend that we are seeing nationwide, with dogs in particular," Myers...
Scattered storms possible across Colorado Monday
The clouds you're seeing now will continue throughout Monday. Expect isolated showers Monday afternoon along the Front Range. Although the threat is low, we will be watching the Eastern Plains for the possibility of severe weather. The chance for rain is ahead of a weak cold front that will drop temperatures throughout Colorado a few degrees. Southwestern Colorado has seen a lot of rain. A flood watch will stay in effect for that region until late Monday. Drier air moves into the state on Tuesday and will remain for the week. Expect sunshine and warm temperatures for the July 4th holiday.
Fundraisers achieve goal for historical research on racial equity in Colorado
Lawmakers are seen at the Capitol’s House floor on Jan. 12, 2022 in Denver at the start of Colorado’s General Assembly’s 2022 session. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun) A new bill signed into law last month will establish a commission for specific historical research on racial equity in Colorado. KGNU’s Jackie Sedley spoke with Colorado Sun equity reporter, Tatiana Flowers, about her reporting on the study and its fundraising.
Mountain snow possible during first week of July in Colorado
A wet week is ahead for much of Colorado, and on some high-elevation peaks, a little bit of snow is expected. Before you get too excited, know that it's not much snow and that light snow in July above Colorado's treeline isn't too out of the norm. Even still, it's important for outdoor recreators to be aware of high-country weather, as snow and slush that may accumulate on the state's higher peaks could create slick and riskier conditions.
Man arrested for shooting at strangers in Aurora was found incompetent to stand trial for similar 2018 crimes
Austin Benson finds himself in a familiar position – charged with firing bullets randomly at strangers. Benson was arrested last week after Aurora Police said he fired from his car at three people he didn’t know, putting one in the hospital with life-threatening injuries. It’s not the first...
Pink over Parker: ‘Legally Blonde’ comes to town
The musical comedy is a crowd-pleasing summer confection. The sky has turned bright pink over the PACE Center in Parker with the arrival of Legally Blonde, the musical based on the 2001 Reese Witherspoon film. Early in the first act, our heroine, Elle Woods (Kayleigh Bernier), proclaims that pink is her favorite color, and the production is awash in various shades of hot pink. Presented by Parker Arts, it’s a rousing, audience-pleasing production with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe & Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach and directed by Piper Lindsay Arpan.
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