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Colorado Wildfires: Where Is the Global SuperTanker?

Colorado continues to be devasted by large wildfires, and many have asked, "Where is the SuperTanker that's based out of Colorado Springs?"

Rare 'Fire Thunderstorms' Adding Fuel to Summer Wildfires

Wildfire season is here, and in some places, fuel is being added to the fire by the occurrence of a "fire thunderstorm. These fire-induced storms are rare but can be incredibly destructive, and happen when an exact set of conditions all happen at the same time.

Know Before You Go: Yoga on the Rocks 2020

Yoga on the Rocks is a beloved fitness event that many in Denver look forward to every year. Despite some alterations due to COVID-19, the beloved yoga experience is still available to anyone who wants to try.

Snowmass Balloon Festival to Celebrate 45 Years in September

The Snowmass Balloon Festival is a long-standing tradition, with colorful hot air balloons taking to the skies every year for almost half a century. And this year, despite the pandemic, the show will go on—although, it will be slightly different from the festivities of previous years.

Dolly Parton to Release First Holiday Album in 30 Years, and We Cannot Wait!

Get ready for “A Holly Dolly Christmas!”

A Rare Inland Hurricane Killed 4 People and Caused Mass Destruction Over 1,000 Miles—And the News Missed It

On August 10, a rare inland hurricane swept across the midwest United States, and nobody heard about it.

New Weed Vending Machines Opening in Colorado

Meet anna, a “tricked out vending machine” that's the brainchild of Matt Frost, founder and CEO. Four vending machines are now set up at Strawberry Fields dispensary in Pueblo, Colorado.

Fisher-Price Is Selling a Little People Set of 'The Office', and It's Absolutely Adorable!

Introduce your little ones to the quirky characters that you know and love with the new Little People "The Office" Collector Set.

Michigan Pumpkin Farm Has a Message for Coronavirus

The folks over at Johnson’s Giant Pumpkins LLC are getting ready for the fall season and crafted a special message in honor of the 2020 season.

Search Continues for 'Double Dipper' Bandit Involved in 6 Bank Robberies in Denver Metro

The FBI is looking for a man dubbed the “Double Dipper” Bandit, who has committed six bank robberies in the Denver metro since December 2019, and has been given the nickname because he has a pattern of visiting banks twice.

Metallica Bringing Drive-In Concert to Colorado

Legendary rock band Metallica be the first band to kick off a new series of concerts in Colorado, which will also be shown at drive-ins across the country and in Canada.

Nev Schulman of MTV's 'Catfish' Surprises Server at DIA With $926 Tip

Nev Schulman is used to changing people’s lives, as he does it all the time on his MTV reality show Catfish. And Schulman did just that when he made an impact on a Colorado woman. Schulman left the pregnant waitress a very generous tip—one that was exactly the digits of his birthday and her baby’s due date: $926.

10 Lucky People Could Find a Million Bucks in This Real-Life Treasure Hunt

The Blackbeard Treasure hunt has begun! Hidden in 10 states across the country, $10 million lies in wait for those clever enough to find it—10 folks could take home $1 million each. Treasure chests have been hidden in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

According to New Survey, 1 in 3 Adults in the United States Use Disinfectants the Wrong Way

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it seems as if adults across the country have taken a newfound interest in making sure everything is clean and sanitized, which is good; however, it turns out there's a decent portion of folks who are just not doing it the right way.

'Robin's Wish': New Documentary About the Life and Death of Robin Williams to Be Released

A new documentary, which is being released both digitally and on-demand on September 1, delves into the last days of Robin Williams' life as he faced down the devastating neurodegenerative disease Lewy body dementia.

Camp and Play With Yogi Bear at 'Jellystone Park' in Larkspur

A newly rebuilt family-friendly destination in Colorado is now open and better than ever. Jellystone Park in Larkspur has everything one needs for a family-friendly adventure!

Fentanyl Overdoses on the Rise in the Denver Metro

In Denver, fentanyl is a growing problem. Deaths due to overdoses are rising—overdoses are up 282 percent from this time last year, says the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE).

VIDEO: High School Principal Goes Viral for Music Video Parody of 'Can’t Touch This'

'Stop! Sanitize!"

Aluminum Can Shortage Hits Craft Brew Businesses in Colorado

High-demand and slow production of aluminum cans causing a headache for the beverage industry, both locally and nationwide.

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Removes Red Fox Raised in Human Home, Kept as a 'Pet'

The fox was found living as a pet in a Colorado Springs home.

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park Announces It Will Not Open for 2020 Season

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park has been working with government officials and experts on developing a plan for reopening, with social distancing guidelines cleaning procedures that meet COVID-19 safety guidelines. Unfortunately, that was too monumental a task, and the theme park was unable to develop a plan that met approval.

'Buy Nothing' Groups in Colorado Support the Community Through Kindness

"The Buy Nothing Project" is a growing social movement that encourages giving in all forms, not just the exchange of material goods. Time, wisdom, skills, knowledge, care; all of these can be given.

What You Need to Know About Pooping in the Woods

One thing that's not often spoken of, however, is what happens when one is in the middle of the Great Outdoors and nature comes calling. When you gotta go, you gotta go. And if you happen to be in the middle of a hike or swim, it's highly likely you may find yourself faced with the dilemma of pooping out in the great wide open.

Colorado Mining Town Named One of the 'Best Historic Small Towns' in the Country

Leadville, an old mining town, was just named as the 10th "Best Historic Small Town" in the country in USA TODAY's The Reader’s Choice Travel Award Contest.

Colorado Residents Receiving Mystery Seeds in the Mail: 'Don't Plant Them'

Residents of Colorado have reported receiving mysterious packages of seeds in the mail in recent weeks. Officials warn not to plant, or open these packages, thought to be coming from China.

Ice Cream Sales Shoot Up While Deodorant Purchases Go Down

According to Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, the sales of personal care items (such as deodorant) have slumped. After all, with nowhere to go, who needs to get ready?

Unique Shipping Container Home for Sale in Boulder for $3.15 Million

Artistic home in Boulder, Colorado uses shipping containers as part of the structure.

Dog Makes Incredible 60-Mile Journey Looking for Home

This dog walked 60 miles—all the way from Kansas to her old home in Missouri.

'Life in a Day': Be a Part of a Global YouTube Film Project on July 25

A YouTube documentary is seeking footage of life from all over the world, taken on the same day.

LEGO Animals Return to the Denver Zoo

Visitors to the Denver Zoo will get to see the return of some beloved "animals" this summer. "Nature Connects, Art With LEGO Bricks" will be at the Denver Zoo until October 31.

United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum Opening in Colorado Springs

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum (USOPM) is a 60,000-square-foot space that houses 12 different galleries dedicated to specific winter and summer sports, and it will open its doors for the first time on Thursday, July 30.

Weld County Sheriff’s Office Seeks New Information on 24-Year-Old Unsolved Murder

Sheryl Hahn Parker was murdered in July of 1996, and her killer has never been arrested. The Weld County Sheriff’s Office announced last week that it's looking for any new information that might be out there on a 24-year-old cold case.

VIDEO: Colorado Wildlife Observer Captures Footage of a Very Curious Bear

Michael Horwith, of Boulder, uses series of trail cameras to observe wildlife in the Front Range mountains. Horwith recently shared a clip of a bear getting quite familiar with his trail cam, and it's incredible to witness the investigative bear try to sniff out what the camera is.

Colorado Passes Its First Regulations on 'Forever Chemicals'

Colorado’s Water Quality Commission has passed a resolution to enact a policy that will regulate "forever chemicals." These chemicals are found in non-stick cookware, firefighting foam, food wrappers, cleaning products, and more.

How Flying Snakes Glide Through the Air

Researchers at Virginia Tech just published a paper in Nature Physics revealing a new understanding of how the paradise tree snake (Chrysopelea paradise) launches itself through the air, appearing to fly.

Creating a 'Quaranteam' May Help Reduce Isolation While Keeping COVID-19 at Bay

The term "quaranteam" is a new one for 2020, along with the concept of so-called "quarantine bubbles". Quaranteam refers to the idea and practice of picking a specific and closed group of people to spend the coronavirus pandemic with.

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