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Tourism on Vancouver Island doing well despite fires, smoke
With two of the province’s biggest wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, you might think that would lead to a downturn in tourism, but that’s not the case. Brian Cant is president of Tourism Vancouver Island and tells 1130 NewsRadio that despite...
Urban Egg to Open in Downtown Denver
Urban Egg Downtown Denver opens Monday, August 25, at 1550 Wewatta St. This marks the brand’s third location in Denver, 11th location overall and the second to feature its newly designed prototype, following the Fort Worth Alliance opening earlier...

Some Denver City Council members express concerns about $26,000 retreat
Two Denver City Council members on Tuesday expressed concerns about a two-night Colorado mountain retreat for Denver City Council members next week that carried a $26,000 price tag, even as 171 city workers are being notified that they are losing...

Prescott Airport Announces Additional Flight to Denver/Release Attached
August 19, 2025 / An additional United Express flight, operated by SkyWest Airlines, will soon be available between Prescott Regional Airport and Denver International Airport. Starting October 26th, air travelers in northern Arizona will have two...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Colorado County in week ending Aug. 9?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Colorado County selling...

10 Bygone Denver Music Venues We Miss the Most
At its finest, live music is a joy to behold — and the setting where it's produced can enhance a listener's experience immeasurably. The right artists making the right sounds in the right place are capable of creating memories that last a...

RV camping: What’s the difference between boondocking and dry camping?
There’s a whole lot to learn about RV camping, especially if you’re a newbie. You’ll need to get familiar with how to tow your new camper, the different classes of motorhome, the maddening physics of backing into your campsite, and what the heck...

Colorado’s Best Tasting Tradition: Free Olathe Sweet Corn Is Back
Since 1990, Western Colorado has known that summer is not over until we have had a chance to enjoy our all-you-can-eat sweet corn at the Olathe Sweet Corn Festival. The day we have all been waiting for is coming up on August 23rd, when the 35th...

Photos: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Has Colorado Spellbound
Music is a peculiar art form. For the artist, there's always the lingering question of how to maintain an evolution of sound without losing your signature. "No man steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river, and he's not the same...
Horror Film Heritage + High-Speed Broadband: A Powerful Duo in Remote Colorado Town
Estes Park, Colorado, has long been known as the place where novelist Stephen King got the idea to write The Shining. Since fiber broadband came to the Estes Park area in 2019, the remote community of 11,000 has other claims to fame, too. Among...

Officials break ground on unique highway structure for unexpected travelers: 'Truly highlights what can be accomplished'
"We need to continue to develop effective solutions." by Jamie SpekaAugust 19, 2025 The largest wildlife overpass in the United States has broken ground in the state of Colorado, designed to allow large animals like deer, elk, and pronghorn to...

Atlanta United prepares for key road test against Colorado Rapids
Atlanta United will travel to face the Colorado Rapids this weekend in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match. The team, known as the 5-Stripes, recently drew against CF Montréal, with Alexey Miranchuk scoring a late goal that secured their fifth road...

Colorado Concierge: AI tool helping tourists plan their trip to Colorado
DENVER — A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool called Colorado Concierge is helping people plan their visit to our state. Matador Network worked with the Colorado Tourism Office to launch this new chatbot that pops up when users go online....

Colorado health officials warn of measles exposure in Mesa County, Denver International Airport
DENVER — People across Grand Junction, a gas station in Fruita and travelers who flew to and from Denver International Airport last week could have been exposed to measles, state health officials said Monday. The announcement from the Colorado...

Colorado now has 21 measles cases, health officials warn about a possible exposure at DIA
Public health officials confirmed another case of super-transmissible, vaccine-preventable measles on Monday — the state's 21st case this year, which is far more than usual. The case is in a Mesa County adult whose vaccination status is unknown....

Denver Public Schools aims to solve chronic absenteeism
Like many districts around the country, Denver Public Schools is dealing with the issue of chronic absenteeism. It's not so cut-and-dry as to the reasons why it's happening. But when it does, it not only sets the student back, but also their...

Denver Pioneers Host Washington in Exciting Season Opener Thursday
The University of Denver men's soccer team, currently ranked No. 4/3, is set to kick off the 2025 season by hosting Washington at DU Soccer Stadium. The match starts at 7 p.m. MT and will be streamed on the Summit League Network. Historically, the...

Colorado man arrested in connection with Pikes Peak Cog Railway attack against worker
A man has been arrested for allegedly attacking a staff member of the Pikes Peak Cog Railway in the railway's parking lot over the weekend, Manitou Springs police said in a news release Monday. Randy Blevins, 50, of Arvada, was arrested late...

Colorado Employment Situation — July 2025 – Unemployment rate decreases to 4.5%
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Colorado Springs area outdoor events starting aUG. 18
Cycling Cheyenne Mountain State Park — 410 JL Ranch Heights Road. Day pass $10 per vehicle. Registration: cpwconnect.state.co.us/d/cmsp/calendar. • Beginner's Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson - Climbing and Descending, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Limekiln...