COLORADO

Nov 08 2024WEATHER

Colorado Prepares for Severe Winter Weather with Guard Deployment

In the face of harsh winter conditions, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has taken swift action. He declared a disaster emergency on Tuesday evening, aiming to support the state's response to the severe weather. This move authorizes the Colorado National Guard, minus firearms, to aid in the winter stor

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Nov 04 2024CRIME

The Colorado Crime Spree: Why Asian Homes are Targets

Burglars in Colorado have been targeting homes of Asian American business owners, and the problem is spreading. Over the past year, $1 million worth of cash and luxuries have been stolen from homes in Douglas County. Police believe this is part of a wider crime ring called the South American Theft G

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Oct 27 2024SPORTS

Colorado Buffaloes Make a Bowl Game After Eight Years, Thanks to Coach Deion Sanders

You might think getting into a bowl game is easy in college football these days. Just win six out of twelve games, right? Well, Colorado hasn't managed that since 2016. When Deion Sanders started his first season in Boulder, things looked promising with a 3-0 start. But then came a harsh 1-8 confere

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Oct 25 2024LIFESTYLE

What Do Colorado Women Really Think of Dating Local Men?

Ever wondered what women in Colorado think about dating men in their state? A recent online survey by DatingAdvice. com asked 3, 000 single women across the U. S. to describe men from their states in one word. The results for Colorado were a bit surprising. The most common word women used to describ

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Oct 17 2024SCIENCE

Catching a Glimpse of an Ancient Visitor: Photographing Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in Colorado

Colorado has been treating skywatchers to some amazing sights lately. Recently, the northern lights made an appearance as far south as Ouray. Now, another celestial wonder has caught our attention: the Oort Cloud comet, nicknamed Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. Spotted by two observatories in 2021, this comet, t

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Oct 08 2024EDUCATION

College Applications: No Fee Days Are Back

For three days in mid-October, residents of Colorado can apply to any of the state's 32 public colleges and several private institutions without paying a fee. This event, known as Colorado Free Application Day, is happening for the seventh time. It's a part of Colorado Applies Month, a five-week cam

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Investigation at Pueblo Mental Health Hospital: What's Going On?

An intriguing development has unfolded in Pueblo, Colorado, where the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun looking into possible wrongdoings at the state mental health hospital. The investigation comes amid reports that the hospital's chief of police, Rick McMorran, has taken a leave of

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Oct 04 2024OPINION

The Dark Side of Disinformation: A Cautionary Tale

The Rise of Disinformation: A Growing Threat In recent years, disinformation has become an increasingly common tactic in politics. The rise of social media and the internet has made it easier for false information to spread quickly. This can have devastating consequences, as seen in Tina Peters' ca

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

The Misused Power of a County Clerk's Job

Tina Peters, the former Mesa County Clerk, was sentenced to nine years in prison for her role in a data breach that exposed election system vulnerabilities. Her case highlights how false claims about voting machine fraud can lead to disastrous consequences. Peters' actions were not only a betrayal o

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Sep 24 2024CRIME

Murderer of 10 Sentenced to Life in Prison, Victims' Families Seek Justice

In a devastating turn of events, a mentally ill man who killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 was sentenced to life in prison for murder. The victims' families, who had been waiting for justice for years, finally got their closure. The gunman, Ahmad Alissa, was found guilty of first-deg

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