How did Juneteenth become a national holiday?
Joe Zemba In order to create a federal holiday it must pass congress. It must pass the House and the Senate. The bill for Juneteenth to become a federal holiday…
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Drowsy driving impacts are often underestimated
Joe Zemba Whether impacted by insomnia, a disrupted sleep schedule, or even the end of Daylight Savings, not getting enough sleep before driving is a… Login to continue reading Login…
Is that vehicle price too good to be true? It probably is
Joe Zemba The Colorado State Patrol and all Certified Vin Inspectors are seeing a rise in vehicle fraud, prompting a warning for vehicle buyers statewide.… Login to continue reading Login…
Colorado State Troopers recommend driving the speed limit
Online experts claim that one of the biggest things you can do to change your luck is to keep things fresh and change your routine.… Login to continue reading Login…
Destigmatizing Mental Health Issues
During my undergraduate internship at my local small-town police department, I asked my assigned Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) about his experience with the psychological evaluation… Login to continue reading Login…
'It's hot!', but cooler weather is on its way
JOE ZEMBA At this point, it almost feels like we’re repeating the chorus to a popular summertime song, a cold drink in one hand and… Login to continue reading Login…
Wolves shot in Wyoming may be from a Colorado pack
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials believe that three wolves shot and killed just over the state’s border in Wyoming may have belonged to Colorado’s closely watched North Park wolf pack. The North Park pack, which often crosses into Wyoming where hunting wolves is legal, gained notoriety last year after birthing Colorado’s first known litter of pups in 80 years.
Ark. River Basin sees first snow of the season
Colorado and the Arkansas River Basin saw the first snowfall of the season in October. Drought severity generally lessened across the state and did not change significantly in the Ark Basin, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report.
Powerball grand prize climbs to $1B without a jackpot winner
The Powerball jackpot keeps getting larger because players keep losing. It happened again Saturday night as no one matched all six numbers and won the estimated $825 million grand prize.
The Importance of Broadband Access for Colorado Small Businesses
Infrastructure investments in broadband support the growth of a vibrant freelance and entrepreneurial economy that relies on the Internet to access markets, customers, and services to support operations. Broadband access became even more critical during the COVID-19 pandemic when thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs had to quickly adapt their operations to implement digital tools that would allow them to keep their businesses afloat. Small Business Majority research from before the pandemic found that rural entrepreneurs faced unique barriers in accessing high-speed internet, which put them at a disadvantage compared with larger companies that had access to a wealth of resources they used to mitigate any ramifications from the COVID-19 restrictions.