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Burger joint famous for its sliders is coming to Colorado
Because White Castle is pretty much the last of the big burger chains that hasn’t expanded into Colorado, I get how some of you that read the headline on this article might be disappointed to learn that is still the case… White Castle is NOT coming to Colorado, but another chain known for sliders is…
Walgreens is Shutting Down These 3 Colorado Locations
There will still be plenty of Walgreens locations in Colorado after these three close down, but for how long?. As of July 2024, there were upwards of 10,000 Walgreens across America, with Colorado having just over 50. However, the number of Colorado locations will drop by three when the company closes "underperforming" stores.
Lutheran Medical Center Preps For Big Move
A proposed rezoning for the current Lutheran Medical Center site in Wheat Ridge is welcomed by its owners as they get ready to move into a state-of-the-art facility at Clear Creek Crossing. The city is preparing a zone district to apply to the downtown property while Intermountain Health has begun...
4th of July Fireworks shows around Colorado
4th of July weekend is finally here and there will be no shortage of activities both with fireworks and some without! Here’s some of the events happening around town!. Aurora – 4th of July Spectacular with fireworks at 9:30p. Brighton – 4th of July celebration at Carmichael Park...
Denver bought hotel to house homeless but 15 months later it hasn't opened
Denver officials celebrated the purchase of a 96-unit hotel last year with much hype, envisioning a homeless shelter that would offer an array of "supportive" services such as case management and therapy. The city described the former Stay Inn hotel as having recently undergone updates. Then-Mayor Michael Hancock said the...
A 'City of the Future' Is Being Built Around One of the World's Busiest Airports
One of the biggest and busiest airports in the country may soon be more than just an airport — it may be a hub for a thriving “aerotropolis.”. If you’ve ever flown into Denver International Airport, you probably know it’s not actually in downtown Denver. It’s about a 45-minute drive from the airport to downtown Denver with no traffic, or you can take a $10 train ride from the airport and reach downtown in about the same time. That means there’s lots of undeveloped land around Denver International Airport, even though it’s one of the busiest airports in the world.
Colorado’s Biggest City Won’t Have Fireworks This Year
One of Colorado's largest city's 4th of July celebrations is doing away with the traditional fireworks show this year. Is this new trend here to stay?. No More 4th of July Fireworks As Major Colorado City Continues A New Show. Thinking back to being a kid, I can relate many...
How to move a hospital
Howdy, Colorado, and welcome to a holiday-week edition of The Temperature, where this week we are covering the whos, whats, whens, wheres, whys, hows and cows of health and climate news. Here’s a fun if obvious fact: We are in peak season for fireworks injuries. According to the Consumer Product...
Denver permanently closes southbound I-25 ramp from Broadway
Drivers beware: A major entrance ramp onto Interstate 25 will be permanently closed as the Denver Office of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) works on a nearby replacement. The southbound I-25 entrance ramp from Broadway at Kentucky Avenue was permanently closed by the department on Monday, according to a press release,...
Iconic Colorado Bar + Venue Changes Identity After 65 Years
Recently, it seems that the news of iconic music venues in Colorado closing their doors for good has been tragically commonplace. Tragic: Historic Colorado Dive Bar Destroyed + Arson Suspected |. The latest of these announcements doesn't necessarily see an iconic music venue closing, but after 65 years of rocking,...
The City of Wheat Ridge Brings the City Plan to Carnation Festival
I am thrilled to invite you to join me, along with our city council members and staff, at this year’s Carnation Festival. I always look forward to marching in the parade and being part of this wonderful free community event. It’s a fantastic opportunity for all of us to come together and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Wheat Ridge. The Carnation Festival, now in its 55th year, will take place from August 9-11 at Anderson Park (44th Ave and Field Street).
Exotic South American animal still on the loose at Colorado park
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Wildlife officials said on Wednesday they are still searching for a South American rodent that was spotted at a Lakewood park on Monday. A Patagonian mara was reported by park rangers, hikers and visitors at Bear Creek Lake Park, according to a Lakewood official. Colorado Parks...
Carloads of Coloradans cross Wyoming border to buy some big booms
WYOMING, USA — Every year, carloads of Coloradans make their north to buy fireworks that are illegal in Colorado. Any fireworks that leave the ground are illegal in Colorado. So, around the Fourth of July, fireworks sales explode right over the state line in Wyoming. Just a couple miles...
Worth-the-drive food destinations in Colorado
We boast about Boulder County’s culinary wonders more than almost anyone, but diners cannot thrive on local tastes alone. The solution for taste buds bored to death with the same old pad Thai and Buddha bowls is to take them (and the rest of your senses) on a road trip. Just down Colorado’s highways are some seriously cool food experiences.
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