Author: Tamera Twitty
-
Colorado reacts to Nuggets’ first ever NBA Championship victory
For the first time in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets are NBA champions. The honor came after their defeat of the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals series in the Mile High City on Monday night. After the historic win, Coloradans have a lot to celebrate. Here’s how some big names and organizations with Centennial State…
-
Over 30 cats removed from single home in Pueblo
According to a recent Facebook post by the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR), 34 cats and kittens were recently removed from a single home in Pueblo. The owner of the home reportedly contacted animal law enforcement to ask for help rehoming the cats. “The family tried rehoming the cats themselves but had…
-
Wolf license plate introduced to raise funds for ‘nonlethal’ wolf mitigation in Colorado
As Coloradans gear up for the reintroduction of wolves, a new specialty wolf license plate has been approved by the Colorado General Assembly to help fund nonlethal mitigation. According to House Bill 23-1265, which was signed into law by Governor Polis in May, proceeds from the “Born to Be Wild” license plate will go toward funding nonlethal wolf…
-
Four dogs suddenly die after visiting park in Colorado
A community park in Douglas County is closed while crews investigate why four dogs died suddenly after visiting it. The Newlin Meadows HOA began receiving reports of dogs getting sick after going to Newlin Meadows Park on May 25. By May 26, the park was closed and four dogs were dead. According to an Instagram…
-
VIDEO: Bear gets trapped in car overnight while searching for dog food
Bears are active in Colorado this time of year, and one vehicle owner recently found out the hard way that they are willing to get creative in their search for food. A bear got trapped inside of a truck in Evergreen on Saturday, while following the scent of dog food that was in the vehicle, according…
-
Child’s body recovered from Colorado River after boat capsizes
The body of a minor was recovered from the Colorado River Saturday, after the boat that he was on capsized, according to a news release from the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office. First responders were dispatched to the Colorado River between Burns and McCoy at approximately 11:00 a.m., after being notified that a boat capsized. They…
-
Colorado Springs named one of best cities for hiking in U.S.
As a state, Colorado is known for its many great hiking spots, so it’s really no surprise that one of its cities was recently named among the best in the country for hiking. A recent data analysis by LawnStarter has identified Colorado Springs in the top ten hiking cities in the U.S. “To come up…
-
Two hikers rescued near summit of Pikes Peak
—
by
Crews from El Paso County Search and Rescue responded to a call for assistance in late May after two hikers got stranded near the summit of Pikes Peak. “Recent storms had dropped a significant amount of snow and hiking out, either up or down, was determined to be not viable,” the rescue organization said in…
-
4 cows killed in rollover semi-truck crash in Colorado, driver arrested for DUI
Several cows were killed in a rollover crash involving a semi-truck in northern Colorado on Friday, according to officials from Colorado State Patrol (CSP). The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 1:21 p.m. near Highway 125 and Jackson County Road in Jackson county. The truck, and 2002 Kenworth, was reportedly pulling a cattle hauling trailer from Nebraska…
-
Suspect spends 6 hours floating down river to evade police in Colorado
A wanted man spent more than six hours in the Poudre River on Thursday in an attempt to evade police, according to a news release from the Fort Collins Police Department. Officers reportedly spotted the suspect, 31-year-old Michael Cortez, while conducting a patrol in an area that had received several drug complaints by residents. Officers were able…