A Colorado State Patrol trooper is still hospitalized, after an incident early Saturday morning. That was when not one, but 2 drivers crashed into parked CSP vehicles during an accident investigation… (CSP Cars Hit vxr :24) The state vehicles were parked along the side of I-270 in Adams County as the troopers were looking into […]
Express Lane Fines Begin
It’s a heads-up from the state, if you’re ever prone to your car sort of “wandering” over into those I-70 express lanes in the mountains when they’re technically closed to traffic… (Express Lane Fines :28) Starting today, what had been a warning becomes a fine. CDOT says in the last month, it’s issued more than […]
GJ Wildfire Progress
Western slope firefighters say they’re making quick work of a new wildfire burning east of Grand Junction… (Small Mesa Wildfire :22) It started south of I-70, near the Colorado River. Firefighters on the ground say they got plenty of help from aircraft in the first hours of that fire. Late Thursday, they were still trying […]
Additional Beds at State Mental Hospital
Hundreds of people who aren’t mentally well enough to stand trial for alleged crimes are sitting in county jails across Colorado, waiting for treatment. There’s said not to be enough room at the state mental hospital in Pueblo for everyone who needs care, but now the hospital’s opening 39 new beds… (CO Needs Mental Health […]
Potential Xcel Strike
Hundreds of Xcel Energy employees could vote to strike as soon as next Tuesday. The union started a public pressure campaign on Thursday by saying negotiations aren’t making progress, in order to get customers on its side. Their lines power Colorado’s lives, but the workers who fix them might soon stop repairs and any other […]
Nightclub Victim Payments
This may take a very long time, but at least there’s a court order… (Aldrich Owes Victim Families :23) Anderson Aldrich, who killed 5 people at that gay nightspot in Colorado Springs is already facing centuries in prison- they’ll never be free again. Now the court is ordering them to pay more than 85 thousand […]
Mesa County Fire Restrictions
Another county is increasing fire restrictions… Due to increased fire risk this summer, more counties in the Grand Junction are increasing restrictions. Starting today, Mesa County is implementing stage 1 fire restrictions, which include no personal fireworks, designated areas for campfires, and more. The Community Outreach Specialist for Grand Junction explained that if a fire […]
Sick Leave Requirement Changes
A new law is expanding paid sick leave requirements… The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced two new provisions for paid sick leave taking effect in August. In the event of a death in the family or a close friend, you can now take time off to attend funerals and other affairs. Additionally other […]
Cooler CO Weather
Forecasters say it should feel a lot better weather-wise today, as the whole state cools off a bit… (CO Wx Voicer :31) A few scattered thunderstorms made their way across the state Wednesday, and today the Denver area may not even get a temperature in the 80’s. There was some rain in the southeast, northeast, […]
Theatre Shooting Anniversary
This is the 11th anniversary of the Aurora theater shooting, in which 13 souls were lost, and 70 people injured… (7-20 Observances :20) A yearly vigil marking the occasion began just before midnight last night at the Aurora Waterwise Garden, where white crosses honoring the victims are on display. The 2nd annual “Hero’s Journey 5K” run and […]