A recent audit uncovered that staff at a Denver foundation have spent $28, 000 on meals and drinks over three years, with an additional $3, 000 on pricey cocktails. The foundation was created by voters in 2018 to support mental‑health programs, funded by a city sales tax that added . 25 % to every p
Sowela’s Technical Community College‑Morgan Smith campus has spent $350, 000 on new surgical technology and sterile processing labs. The investment creates more space for hands‑on learning, giving students a chance to practice in settings that look like real hospitals. The surgical technology
A state tax board decided that a small energy company, set up as a single‑member limited liability company and taxed like a corporation for federal purposes, can keep its property tax exemption. The law says only manufacturing firms qualify for the break under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause Sixteenth
The annual gathering at the Lory Student Center turned ordinary physics into a playground for more than 8, 000 young visitors. Instead of following the usual order, this rewrite starts with the hands‑on excitement: children lifted objects with robotic arms, flew model planes on simulators, spun l
Pets love to explore, but many items that feel harmless to us can be deadly for them. A simple garden plant or a kitchen snack might look cute, yet it could trigger serious illness in a cat or dog. Seasonal decorations often bring new risks. Spring brings cut flowers, chocolate treats and potted
The Texas Senate seat once seemed secure for a veteran lawmaker who had risen through the ranks as a key ally of former Senate leader Mitch McConnell. He has long been known for pushing conservative policies while also raising vast sums of money and shaping the state's political landscape. Yet, his
The Trump team has decided to abandon its long‑running court challenges against four major law firms that have close ties to Democrats. Earlier, the administration tried to bar these firms from accessing federal buildings, classified data, and meetings with government agencies as a form of retaliati
A new essay argues that when people lose traditional faith, they often seek other strong beliefs. The writer believes that this search can lead to dangerous ideas. The piece cites studies showing that regular churchgoers are less likely to hold hateful or violent views. It also notes that religio
The state tax office has announced the interest rates that will apply to a range of taxes from April 1 through June 30, 2026. These rates cover the penalties for paying more than required on income and corporate taxes, as well as those for sales, use, withholding, and other tax categories. In
A new laboratory method has been created to spot harmful chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, in fatty fish. The technique mixes solid‑phase extraction with gas‑liquid microextraction, using ultrasound to shake the samples. First, a sonicator breaks open the fish cells a
