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Country music star shares frightening health news; fans respond with prayers
Country music star Chris Young took to social media Monday to thank his fans and let them in on some frightening health news. “Colorado! I don’t even have words…” he wrote on his Instagram account over the weekend. “On a day where my dad had a heart attack you lifted me up. I love country music fans. I’m happy I played. I’m happy my dad is OK. Much love to all of you.”
Final suspect in 2020 Colorado arson that killed five sentenced to 60 years
Nearly four years after a Green Valley Ranch arson left five Senegalese family members dead, the final suspect charged was sentenced to 60 years in prison. Denver District Court Judge Karen Brody sentenced 20-year-old Kevin Bui to 60 years in prison on Tuesday morning following the man's guilty plea to two counts of second-degree murder. Bui will receive 30 years per count, running consecutively.
Colorado Town Bans Sale of One of Nation’s Most Popular Beverages
Breckenridge might just have taken the environmental crown of Colorado from Boulder. As of July 1, residents and tourists can no longer buy a beverage that has outsold soda for seven years. That’s because it comes in plastic. Breckenridge, Colorado, has banned the sale of bottled water as a...
State agencies kick off enhanced DUI enforcement ahead of July 4th holiday weekend
Ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol have kicked off an enhanced DUI enforcement period. The organizations ask residents to never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. From July 3 to 8, CDOT will support the state...
Thousands Expected to Move to This Surprising Colorado Town
Whether you love it or hate it, Colorado continues to attract numerous new residents. Transplants are unloading their moving trailers, while current residents are discovering cities and towns in the state that better suit their lifestyle preferences. Colorado has a lot to offer for every type of life you may...
Universal Pre-K will shift to walk-in phase soon
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Parents with children eligible for Universal Pre-K should be aware of an upcoming deadline. July 3rd at 5 p.m. marks the end of the second round of matching children with childcare providers. After that date, the program will shift to a new walk-in phase. This...
Some meteorologists grow optimistic about monsoon season in Colorado
The frequent showers and afternoon thunderstorms that come along with monsoon season in Colorado often ramp up in July, on average, and some meteorologists say there’s a possibility that this year’s seasonal pattern could result in above-average rainfall and thunderstorm activity in the region. After above-normal precipitation fell...
Law banning residential occupancy limits in Colorado takes effect
House Bill 24-1007, also known as the HOME (Harmonizing Occupancy Measures Equitably) Act, prohibits local governments from limiting the number of unrelated people living together under the same roof.
Popular trail full of panoramic mountain views to close most days this summer
The popular Shrine Ridge Trail located near the scenic Vail Pass Summit is set to be closed most of the week throughout summer. According to the US Forest Service, the trail will be closed Monday through Friday from July 8 to September 8 due to "much-needed trail maintenance." Crews will be installing culverts along the trail and elevating hiking surfaces in order to keep water off the trail. Heavy machinery will be present, with the closure in place for the safety of the public and...
Ironing out the details: 4th of July Forecast
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — As we head into the week, you might be wondering what’s going to happen weather-wise for the Fourth of July. For this specific forecast, there are still some questions as to whether we will see showers and thunderstorms, especially for the Pikes Peak Region, or if it is going to be dry, […]
Watchdog urges Colorado AG to investigate corporate landlords for potential price fixing
The president of a nonpartisan corporate watchdog urged Colorado authorities Monday to investigate whether five companies colluded to artificially inflate rent prices. The companies manage thousands of properties across the Front Range. Caroline Ciccone, president of Accountable.US, said in a letter to Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser that his office should look into the companies […] The post Watchdog urges Colorado AG to investigate corporate landlords for potential price fixing appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
'Exotic' non-native mammal species spotted on trail in Colorado
Another mystery has been solved thanks to the Internet. On Monday, redditor SwordieLotus posted a clip on the popular forum-based website that captured an odd animal sighting that reportedly took place in Morrison, Colorado. The animal is spotted on a trail, looking something like a small deer mixed with a capybara – definitely not a species that's native to the Centennial State. ...
Protections against supersized vehicles could help save lives on Colorado roads
Colorado’s tragically high number of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in 2023 inspired lawmakers to introduce a variety of bills aimed at improving safety and mobility options for vulnerable road users. Many passed, continuing the Legislature’s trend of supporting bike, pedestrian, and transit laws. One bill, however, was killed shortly after it was introduced. The Vulnerable Road […] The post Protections against supersized vehicles could help save lives on Colorado roads appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
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