You probably didn’t know your Colorado driver’s license or other state-issued ID is your ticket to hundreds of dollars in savings this month.The Visit Pikes Peak Locals Discount program, now in its third year, offers exclusive discounts from local businesses and nonprofit organizations from Wednesday to Aug. 31.Participating businesses and organizations include Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, Challenge Unlimited, Echo Canyon River Expeditions, Garden of the Gods Trading Post, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Miramont Castle, Pikes Peak, ProRodeo Hall of Fame and the Space Foundation Discovery Center.“They’re neighbors, and they just basically want an opportunity for everybody that lives here to come and check everything out that’s right in their backyard,” said PK Knickerbocker, executive director of Visit Pikes Peak. “A lot of people have gone up Pikes Peak, or they maybe have gone to a number of other places, but they haven’t necessarily … [Read more...] about Colorado locals save big on adventures this month
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P&Z passes local historic district amendment
To provide a potential outlet for a local church to be included in Jefferson City's first local historic district, the city's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a request Thursday evening — despite some protest — that would allow a local historic district to be amended after it is already established. The proposed language would amend city code and allow property owners who want their properties to be included in an already established local historic district to submit an application. The application would go through the same process as a local historic district application. The Jefferson City Historic Preservation Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission would review the application and submit their recommendations to the Jefferson City Council, which would have final approval. Under the current city code, a local historic district application cannot be amended without the historic district applicant going through the entire process again — … [Read more...] about P&Z passes local historic district amendment
State, Local Leaders Meet to Discuss Emergency Funding for Tornado Cleaup in Webster and Dudley
Several businesses remain shuttered near the Webster-Dudley line in the wake of last weekend’s tornado. Tarps are still up and some buildings are either demolished or condemned, including a warehouse for a local charity. “You name it, “ said Lauri Joseph. “It was in there.” Lauri Joseph and Mary Anne Bernardini run the Blessed Backpack Brigade and lost almost everything. “It’s all caved into the middle of wet, saturated, product,” said Bernadini. PHOTOS: California's Largest Wildfire on Record Noah Berger/AP The charity helps everyone from homeless people to those getting back on their feet with everything from food to basic supplies. “The food, the bedding, the tents, the sleeping bags, all that stuff ruined,” said Bernardini. “Gone.” Now as the charity tries to get back on its feet, the towns of Webster and Dudley are also looking for some extra help. PHOTOS: California's Largest Wildfire on Record … [Read more...] about State, Local Leaders Meet to Discuss Emergency Funding for Tornado Cleaup in Webster and Dudley
13 universities to experiment with local news collaboration with $430,000 in funding through the Challenge Fund for Innovation in Journalism Education
10 universities each won $35,000 for fourth round of the challenge; three universities selected from past challenge winners won a grand prize and research prizes /EIN News/ -- WASHINGTON, Aug. 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Online News Association today announced that 10 universities each won $35,000 microgrants for the fourth round of the Challenge Fund for Innovation in Journalism Education. The fund also awarded a $50,000 grand prize to the University of Nevada, Reno, and research prizes of $15,000 each to San Diego State University and West Virginia University. The projects receiving funding were announced Aug. 8 at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) 2018 Conference. This year’s winning projects include experiments in community data journalism, covering the U.S.-Mexico border and delivering news in rural indigenous communities. The 10 winning universities for this year’s microgrants and their projects include: Emerson … [Read more...] about 13 universities to experiment with local news collaboration with $430,000 in funding through the Challenge Fund for Innovation in Journalism Education
Local businesswoman uses online influence to motivate Baton Rouge residents to ‘geaux’
Member Center:Create Account|Log InManage Account|Log Out HOMEKPLC Gas Price TrackerHurricane CenterU.S. & World NewsNewsTop Video ClipsLegal CornerHometown HeroesSlideshowsConsider ThisWEATHERLatest river stages, forecastsHurricane CenterFirst Alert Allergen IndexMarine Forecast and Tide TimesFishing & Hunting ForecastNational Weather ServiceKPLC Personal ForecastProgramming a Midland Weather RadioBen's FacebookWade's FacebookTrafficSPORTSTouchdown LiveLSUMcNeese State SportsSaints and NFLHigh School SportsSports Person Of The WeekOutdoorsCrimeSkyCamsHEALTHTV ListingsContestsAbout UsRequest a copy of a news storyCW Local businesswoman uses online influence to motivate Baton Rouge residents to ‘geaux’ 2018-08-08T17:49:43Z2018-08-10T01:08:41ZBy Allison Childers, Digital Content [email protected] Source: Sweet Baton RougeSource: Shop SFT/Instagram BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - “Don’t Stop Just Geaux.” That’s the message … [Read more...] about Local businesswoman uses online influence to motivate Baton Rouge residents to ‘geaux’