(CBS4) – In a new ranking of the top states for millennials to live in, Colorado makes the Top 10. The Centennial State is ranked No. 10 in WalletHub’s “ 2022’s Best & Worst States for Millennials ” list. (credit: CBS) Millennials are defined as people born between 1981 and 1996. CBS News reported a few years ago that they make up nearly a quarter of the U.S. population. As part of WalletHub’s extensive study Colorado came in as the state with the third highest percentage of millennials in the country. Colorado gets high marks for economic health and quality of life. It would probably have been even higher than No. 10 overall if not for its mediocre score in the measurements for education and health. A man waits to snowboard down the mountain on opening day at Breckenridge Ski Resort in 2020. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images) One hurdle for millennials living in Colorado, according to the study, is the high cost of housing. Only California and … [Read more...] about Colorado Is In The Top 10 For ‘Best States For Millennials’
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History Colorado Opens Museums To Children & Teens For Free
DENVER (CBS4) – Starting Saturday, May 28 th , all History Colorado museums will be free for children and youth age 18 and younger. This is a policy change, so there is no expiration date on it. (credit History Colorado) “There really is power in kids being connected to the history of where they’re from. It’s a building block of a strong identity, and then it also helps us build a future of an informed citizenry,” said Dawn DiPrince, Executive Director of History Colorado. History Colorado maintains 7 museums across Colorado: At Denver’s History Colorado Center: kids can participate in a “ Lego Scavenger Hunt ,” starting Memorial Day, to find 40 historic Colorado Lego creations or undertake history-tied arts and crafts by checking out the “Makerspace.” They can also explore over 15 interactive history exhibits. At Pueblo’s El Pueblo History Museum: kids get to interact with a recreated 1840s adobe trading post and plaza, educational exhibits, and an … [Read more...] about History Colorado Opens Museums To Children & Teens For Free
Iowa River Trail At Highway 6 Underpass Closed For Maintenance
0 Traffic & Transit The Iowa River Trail at the Highway 6 underpass, located just south of Riverfront Crossings Park, will close starting Tuesday, March 16. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the City of Iowa City: March 15, 2021 The Iowa River Trail at the Highway 6 underpass, located just south of Riverfront Crossings Park, will close starting Tuesday, March 16, 2021, for maintenance work. The trail will be closed for tree work related to stormwater drainage issues in the area. The trail that branches east from the Iowa River Trail towards Gilbert Street, and the gravel lot nearby off of Highway 6, may also be impacted. When crews are not working, the trail will be temporarily reopened for use. This press release was produced by the City of Iowa City . The views expressed here are the author's own. Thank Reply Share … [Read more...] about Iowa River Trail At Highway 6 Underpass Closed For Maintenance
Iowa River Trail Closed South Of Highway 6
0 Traffic & Transit Closure signage is placed south of Highway 6 where the damage begins. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the City of Iowa City: July 12, 2021 Iowa River Trail is closed south of Highway 6 as recent heavy rains have washed out areas under the trail. The trail will remain closed until repairs can be made. Closure signage is placed south of Highway 6 where the damage begins. Additional signage is placed near Napoleon Park alerting trail users of the closure. Iowa City trail users should be cautious when using trails near bodies of water, and be aware of the possibility of high water and flash floods. City staff continues to monitor the situation and may close additional trails and park areas as needed. Contact Juli Seydell Johnson Director of Parks and Recreation 319-356-5104 [email protected] This press release was produced by the City of … [Read more...] about Iowa River Trail Closed South Of Highway 6
Colorado Attorney General Pushes New Law To Fight Fraud As State Doles Out Billions In Federal Aid Dollars
(CBS4) – Over the last couple of years, the State of Colorado has received about $12 billion in COVID relief and $6 billion in infrastructure funding. Much of the money will be dispersed in the form of grants for everything from transportation projects to affordable housing, making it a magnet for unscrupulous businesses and nonprofits. As they concoct schemes to cheat taxpayers, Attorney General Phil Weiser is one step ahead. “When massive amounts of money get spent, there’s always fraud,” said Weiser. Where others saw promise, Weiser saw peril. His office has recovered $12 million in Medicaid fraud alone in just the last couple of years. “But other fraud, where the government is on the hook, we haven’t had any tools,” he said. That’s because Colorado is one of the few states without a False Claims Act or a civil statute that allows prosecutors to recover tax dollars. Weiser can file criminal charges in some cases, but the standard of proof can be high. (credit: CBS) … [Read more...] about Colorado Attorney General Pushes New Law To Fight Fraud As State Doles Out Billions In Federal Aid Dollars
Colorado Weather: Mountain Snow And Front Range Thunderstorms Expected This Weekend
DENVER (CBS4) – Very warm and dry weather at the start the Memorial Day weekend will be replaced by cooler and wetter conditions starting Sunday. Colorado’s higher mountains will get snow instead of rain. Temperatures on Friday will be about 15 degrees above normal for late May. The Denver metro will reach close to 90 degrees and many areas on the Eastern Plains will be well into the 90s. The mountains will be in the 60s and 70s Friday afternoon causing fresh snow from earlier in the week to rapidly melt. (source: CBS) There is also a slight chance for a late day thunderstorm in the mountains and along the Front Range urban corridor Friday afternoon. Any storms that manage to develop will produce more wind than rain. Not much will change in Colorado on Saturday. Temperatures will be similar to Friday but it should be a degree or two cooler in the Denver metro area and slightly warmer on the Eastern Plains. Mountain areas will also experience almost no change but wind … [Read more...] about Colorado Weather: Mountain Snow And Front Range Thunderstorms Expected This Weekend