A person in Pueblo County, Colorado, approximately 100 miles south of Denver, has been diagnosed with bubonic plague, local health officials announced on Monday. The case was identified based on preliminary test results last week. Trysten Garcia, a spokesperson for the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, confirmed via email on Tuesday morning that … Read more
The mysterious monolith that captured the attention of Northern Colorado residents and beyond has been removed by the property owners in Bellvue. The mirrored structure, which stood 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, appeared last month on a hill in the small town, located northwest of Fort Collins. Its sudden presence led to an … Read more
Xcel Energy has submitted a comprehensive wildfire mitigation plan in Colorado, requesting approval for $1.9 billion to safeguard against wildfires sparked by power equipment. Highlighting the urgency of evolving risks beyond California, Xcel aims to minimize the potential of equipment-induced fires. Investments and Technological Enhancements The proposed plan includes substantial investments in new technologies and … Read more
On Saturday afternoon, a significant rock slide forced the closure of both directions of Highway 40 in Grand County, Colorado. The Incident Overview The Grand County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident at Mile Post 208, just west of Windy Gap, at approximately 1:46 p.m. The massive slide rendered the highway impassable and posed serious risks … Read more
A dozen employees at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre reported a baffling sighting earlier this month, describing a peculiar object that illuminated the night sky, as detailed by the National UFO Reporting Center. Witness Accounts of a Strange Encounter According to witnesses from Morrison, Colorado, the sighting occurred around 1 a.m. on June 5. The … Read more
Firefighters in Colorado are grappling with a fierce wildfire that has scorched hundreds of acres near a well-known hiking trail, leading to evacuations. The wildfire, dubbed the Interlaken Fire, ignited near Twin Lakes, approximately 120 miles southwest of Denver, and remains 0% contained as of Wednesday morning. Blaze Near Popular Hiking Trail Remains Uncontained The … Read more
The shortage of school bus drivers across the United States has reached critical levels, severely impacting student transportation. Research by the Economic Policy Institute shows a 15.1% decline in the number of bus drivers nationwide in K-12 schools since 2019, leaving many districts struggling to fill positions. Innovative Solutions in Colorado Springs School District 11 … Read more
Aurora Masters, a 5-year-old girl from Fort Collins, Colorado, tragically lost her life a few weeks ago after being strangled by a swing set in her backyard. Despite the devastating circumstances of her death, Aurora’s parents, Krystal and Tom Masters, want the world to remember her for the vibrant and joyful life she lived, rather … Read more
A 5-year-old girl, Aurora Masters, met a tragic fate after being strangled by a swing set in her backyard in Fort Collins, Colorado. The incident occurred during what seemed like ordinary playtime for the young girl, highlighting the unforeseeable nature of accidents that can occur even in familiar environments. Emergency Response and Hospitalization Upon discovery … Read more
A mobile preschool serving underserved areas in Colorado faced a harrowing ordeal when their RV was stolen and later discovered contaminated with fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid. You Be You Early Learning, a non-profit teacher cooperative dedicated to providing educational services to low-income families in Aurora, Colorado, operates the mobile preschool as part of its … Read more