July 4, 2024: American history through trees; The artistry of Tuskegee pilot Clarence Shivers
On this Fourth of July, from George Washington to Johnny Appleseed, horticulturist Scott Skogerboe of Fort Collins is rooted in American history through the living legacy of trees. Then, celebrating the artistry of Tuskegee airman Clarence Shivers. The exhibit in Colorado Springs closes July 6. And Colorado’s connection to “America the Beautiful.”
Family killed in Morgan County ATV crash after running stop sign
A family of four were killed in an ATV crash in Morgan County, according to the Colorado State Patrol and the county coroner. Two parents, both 22, and their one- […]
Pilot changed his mind before engine failure in Steamboat Springs crash, report shows
The pilot of a plane that crashed in Steamboat Springs in June reported the plane’s engine had overheated, a new preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board shows.
Too hot to work? Biden administration wants to protect people from extreme heat as temperature rise in Colorado
The measure, which would be the first major federal safety standard of its kind, would protect an estimated 36 million U.S. workers from injuries related to heat exposure on the job.
How students can take advantage of Colorado’s new tax credit for college
The program will extend free college options to more middle income students.
For veterans with PTSD, illegal fireworks on Independence Day can be a torment
“I would just ask for some empathy, some understanding.” One veteran explains how nearby illegal fireworks set her on edge.
Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state July 5 – 7
From opera honors to First Fridays of all sorts, there’s a lot happening on the arts and culture scene.
Wife of unarmed Black man fatally shot by Aurora police says husband complied with police orders
Anndrec Lewis said she can’t let another fatal police shooting go unnoticed, especially since the man shot was her husband.
Colorado’s new waste-labeling law deputizes YOU as a compost cop
The goal of the new law is to root out anything that looks compostable but isn’t certified to break down in an industrial compost heap.
Colorado Springs Councilman Donelson censured for ‘false accusations of unethical behavior’ against fellow councilmembers
A crowd filled city hall Tuesday as The Colorado Springs City Council voted to censure council member Dave Donelson and remove him from his committee assignments in a special session.
Colorado’s Vietnam veterans receive long overdue recognition in ceremony
Rep. Pettersen hosted a ceremony honoring local Vietnam War-Era Veterans ahead of Independence Day.
Polis will be on Biden call with fellow Democratic governors
‘I’m in this race to the end,’ Biden told campaign staffers Wednesday.
The mysterious monolith in northern Colorado has been removed
A Facebook post stated the Monolith was removed after an “overwhelming” rush of visitors, and that the creator is welcome to take it back.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on the Colorado ballot under the Libertarian party
The Libertarian Party of Colorado announced its members have agreed to form a “partnership” with the RFK campaign.
Employee at dairy farm contracted Colorado’s first human case of avian flu this year
The CDC said the new confirmed case of avian flu in humans underscores its recommended precautions for people who may be exposed to infected animals.
