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Xcel Energy moves dirt on phase 2 of Power Pathway Project
Xcel Energy officials gathered recently at the company's Fort Saint Vrain power plant near Platteville for a symbolic groundbreaking of its first75-mile segment of the company’s $1.7 billion Power Pathway project. Eventually, the project comprised of 550-miles of high-voltage electric transmission lines in eastern Colorado will provide strength and...
Fire on the Mountain: Inside a Secretive Colorado Bible College (Part III)
Content note: this story contains references to domestic violence, abuse, and murder. Adrianna Trujillo was a spark of life. That’s how her family and the friends she made at Charis Bible College remember her: as someone full of love, who brought that love with her wherever she went. “She was always happy and always speaking to people,” her mother, Lynette, told me. “She just loved people.”
Warning issued after 2 recent fires in Colorado started by cigarettes
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - Firefighters in western Colorado are urging citizens to be careful when smoking. Twice in just three days, firefighters have had to respond to fires that were started by someone being careless with their cigarettes. Crews first responded to a big fire over the weekend at...
Colorado domestic violence shelter to become pet-friendly
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — Boulder and Broomfield counties are reporting higher rates of domestic violence than the rest of Colorado and the United States, according to SPAN (Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence). The guilt of leaving a pet behind with their abuser or having to surrender their animal can...
CAS Hosts First Annual Install Competition
This is a competition where teams change into sleeveless shirts in the middle of their performances, then proceed to blow the audience away with their show all the while giving them a good laugh. The first official Colorado Sign Association (CSA; Glendale, AZ) Install Competition was hosted on June 28...
Going to a lake soon? Check out the state's toxic algae tracker
As summer water recreation is in full bloom, it’s important to be aware when a river or stream might contain toxic algae. Harmful algae blooms pose a serious threat for humans, pets and aquatic life. Some of the symptoms of exposure or ingestion in humans include vomiting, diarrhea, skin...
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
This story originally appeared in Stateline. Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
At the RNC, Colorado delegates enjoy camaraderie, share optimism for November
Republican National Convention delegate Kay Rendleman and her fellow Coloradans crowded around state party chair Dave Williams during the Republican roll call vote in Milwaukee on Monday, ready to take part in the final step to making Donald Trump officially the Republican presidential nominee. “Our delegation, with unity and purpose...
Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state, July 19 – 21
Today marks the final time the projectors will roll at this beloved Denver institution. After a final weekend of late-night screenings and a few last days of “A Quiet Place: Day One” and “Maxxine”, the 96-year-old theater will go dark for good. One former employee said...
Colorado Police Jump On Texas Police Bandwagon With New Attire
Somebody call a cop! Colorado police finally caught on to how cool Texas police are and stole their idea. Police all over the country have pretty strict rules when it comes to uniforms, plain clothes and undercover officers being the exceptions. Fashion forces change in everything though, even uniforms and official gear as new stuff becomes available.
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