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Cost of Colorado's free school meals program is ‘out of control’
When Colorado voters approved “Healthy School Meals for All” two years ago, organizers behind the ballot initiative estimated the program would cost $115 million in its first year. The actual costs significantly exceeded that — $166 million — leaving state lawmakers scrambling with the financial fallout.
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.
Vail Pass camera captures one of Colorado’s new wolves
The Colorado Corridors Project in June captured its first photo of a wolf on Vail Pass. The photo features the wolf staring directly into the camera and was taken by a remote-triggered camera on the north side of East Vail pass. The photo tracks with information provided in Colorado Parks...
Colorado state representative says FBI behind attempted assassination of Trump
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Republican state legislator known for his outlandish and offensive statements is claiming that the FBI was behind the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. State Rep. Scott Bottoms (R-Colorado Springs) did not offer any evidence to support the claim, which he made last...
Desperate teen turns to Children's Colorado for answers
Children's Hospital Colorado has been providing comprehensive care to children since it's inception in 1908. The hospital has gathered and developed top pediatric specialists and by coordinating care, they're able to effectively diagnose and treat most pediatric conditions. Sofia was suffering a medical mystery, that at first she didn't even realize was a problem. "I've always had stomach issues," she told CBS News Colorado. Even when she was a baby, Sofia had stomach aches. She couldn't tolerate breast milk or most formulas. As she got older, the pain got worse. "I remember this very specific moment where I was sitting...
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against a Colorado county’s short-term rental regulations
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Summit County government’s short-term rental regulations. Homeowners, in a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Denver, alleged the Summit Board of County Commissioners imposed “successively more severe, wide-ranging, misguided and unlawful regulations” when they passed an ordinance implementing caps on short-term rental licenses and limits on bookings in February 2023.
Beaver Creek Blast mountain bike race set for July 24
The Vail Recreation District recently issued the following press release on the upcoming Beaver Creek Blast mountain bike race:. Pedal amongst petals at the Beaver Creek Blast this Wednesday, July 24! Races kick off at 4:45 p.m. With wildflowers in full bloom, the course offers spectacular views as you grind up the road, traverse across Beaver Creek mountain and descend down flowy single track. Whether you’ve participated in every race this season or are new to mountain biking this week, join us for the fifth race in the Bloch & Chapleau Town Mountain Bike Race Series.
Vail wants a competitive process for Artist in Residency studio as costs rise
For nearly two decades, Vail has been working to build a residency program and a dedicated workspace for artists to come and create in town. With a space in mind at Ford Park for a studio to host the program, the town has been working to create a vision for the site, taking it through the necessary planning and design processes over the past few years.
Colorado First State to Push Toward Statewide Use of Data Dashboards to Improve Fairness and Effectiveness of Criminal Justice System with help of CU Denver
Eighteen Colorado District Attorneys’ Offices increase accountability and transparency. Today, four additional Colorado District Attorneys’ (DA) offices unveiled “data dashboards,” publicly available resources designed to promote more effective, just, and transparent decision-making in prosecution. The dashboards are an expansion of the Colorado Prosecutorial Dashboards project to the 9th, 11th, 19th, and 22nd Judicial Districts.
Vail Valley Soccer Club takes silver at 2024 USA Soccer National Presidents Cup
The Vail Valley Soccer Club U16 boys team claimed a runner-up finish at the USA Soccer National Presidents Cup in Wichita, Kansas this week. Vail lost 2-0 to DCFC South Oakland in Tuesday’s championship game, the last match of the five-day tournament. “It was a great experience for the...
250,000 Coloradans Disenrolled from Medicaid: State’s High Rate of Cancellations Raises Concerns About Administrative Efficiency and Healthcare Access!
Colorado Officials Attribute Medicaid Drop to Economic Recovery Critics Challenge Narrative, Cite Reinstatement Eligibility Issues According to KFF Health News, Colorado’s Medicaid program is facing criticism and scrutiny after a significant number of beneficiaries were disenrolled following the lifting of pandemic-era restrictions. Despite Colorado‘s status as a traditionally blue state it stands out for the […]
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