Colorado’s new driver license features pictures of Mount Sneffels, Sprague Lake
To get one of the new cards, residents need to renew their license online or at a local Department of Motor Vehicles. The cards are also available in digital form through the myColorado app.
Polis issues state-level economic sanctions against Russian government, businesses
PERA, Colorado’s benefits provider for public workers, plans to divest $8 million in Russian assets in response to Polis’ sanctions.
Ukrainians in Colorado rally for peace as Russia invades their home country
When Irina Shatlov watched the Russian invasion play out on her television screen at home in Aurora Wednesday night, all she could do was scream and cry.
Colorado leaders call for additional sanctions as Russia invades Ukraine
In a statement, Sen. Michael Bennet called on President Joe Biden to punish Russian president Vladimir Putin through additional economic sanctions.
Colorado brewers scramble for cans, raise prices as Ball drops smaller customers
Packaged beer prices rose just 1.8 percent year-over-year in January, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But economists and brewers expect those figures to jump, especially for smaller breweries.
‘Tragic’ cases prompt bill making it easier to inspect Colorado funeral homes, crematories
The inspections bill has its first hearing Thursday before the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee.
Denver-based Frontier Airlines to buy low-cost carrier Spirit in $3 billion deal
The deal is expected to create the nation’s 5th-largest airline if approved by federal regulators.
Should you still wear a mask? What to know as Colorado mask mandates expire (again)
Using masks can still help dampen future waves of COVID-19 and slow down the evolution of new variants.
‘Slow moving’ winter storm brings dangerous travel conditions, closes Front Range schools
About 8 inches of snow fell overnight along communities across the Front Range.
Former Idaho Springs police officer gets probation for assaulting, tasing 75-year-old man
Michael Clark’s attorney called the outcome a “slap in the face” and an example of a police officer getting preferential treatment from the justice system.
Denver Broncos to hire Packers’ Nathaniel Hackett as team’s next head coach
The move has increased speculation that the Broncos will attempt to lure All-Pro quarterback Aaron Rodgers away from Green Bay as well.
DIA’s new boss will oversee $1.3 billion in airport expansion but it will take awhile
Denver International Airport anticipates this will be the year passenger traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels– barring any viral surprises. Phil Washington, the new CEO, will be the one to pilot the airport through any turbulence.
Teamsters refuse to cross picket lines as King Soopers strike continues. Both sides met for negotiations Sunday
Workers remain on strike, and store services are still feeling the labor crunch.
Why are workers on strike at King Soopers and how long could it last?
King Soopers stores may be especially short-staffed right now. On Wednesday, thousands of grocery workers in the greater Denver area went on strike. The group includes baggers, checkers, stockers, butchers, pharmacy technicians and more. It’s the first grocery worker strike in Colorado since the late 90’s and it could last up to three weeks. CPR’s Matt Bloom has been covering everything leading up to this point, including the changes in organized labor since the start of the pandemic.
Here are all the Colorado King Soopers stores affected by the grocery worker strike
The action could disrupt operations at more than 60 stores in the Denver metro area.
