Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis praised President Trump on Monday for instructing the Treasury Department to halt production of pennies, which cost more than their value to mint. “As well as saving taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, there are major environmental benefits to eliminating the penny. This is a great move,” Polis wrote on … Read more
Black mold, busted air conditioning, uncooked chicken and paint in the eggs – shocking conditions not from a migrant shelter, but military barracks here in the US. The men and women who protect the country often endure tough conditions in makeshift accommodations overseas, but they are also being subjected to awful lapses in service where … Read more
Neighbors of the Nestle-Purina Petcare dog food factory in Denver have filed a class action lawsuit against the company over the “noxious odor” the facility emits that causes their eyes to water, according to a report. Robert Fields and Lorena Ortiz allege in their lawsuit that the smell permeates as many as 2,000 homes, as … Read more
It’s all downhill from here. Colorado is tops in a study from Lighthouse Dental Centre that ranks all 50 states on overall health and well-being using several data points from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The research, conducted over the summer, considers air quality, obesity rates, physical activity, health conditions, sleeping patterns, smoking and drinking … Read more
It’s a different kind of light show in the sky. Fire-prone cities across the US are opting to trade fireworks for high-tech drones this Fourth of July to deliver a light show void of fire safety concerns. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall was among many officials in dry areas around the country who decided … Read more
As the school year begins to wind down, many families may wonder how they’ll spend their summer vacation. To help whittle down the countless travel options, the experts at the Family Vacation Guide compiled a list of top U.S. travel destinations for families. They looked at factors, such as the cost of flights, accommodation options, the availability of kid-friendly … Read more