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Kansas man dies in rafting accident on the Arkansas River

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:37 GMT

A Kansas man died Friday after a raft he was in reportedly flipped in the area of Sunshine Falls on the Arkansas River.Fremont County Coroner Randy Keller said Dustin Harker, 47, of Hutchinson, Kansas, died on scene.According to Fremont County Undersheriff Derek Irvine, deputies and medical personnel were dispatched to the 41000 block of U.S. 50 in reference to a commercial rafting accident at about 2 p.m.The commercial raft was carrying Harker and additional occupants.Irvine said life-saving measures were performed for approximately 45 minutes.Related ArticlesColorado News | Flight delays, severe thunderstorm warnings in effect as thunderstorms pelt Front Range Colorado News | City Park Jazz grapples with rainouts, low attendance as costs spike Colorado News | U.S. 6 closed in both directions due to flooding in west Denver Colorado News | Denver jury finds Warren Simpson guilty of murder in Park Hill shooting Colorado ...

Football recruiting: 3-star running back commits to CU Buffs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:37 GMT

Colorado’s running back room is loaded with talent this season.The Buffaloes appear to be in good shape for the future, too.Related Articles Deion Sanders defends CU housecleaning on Joel Klatt podcast, says Buffs football had bad attitude. Ex-CU QB Joel Klatt wouldn’t be shocked if Buffs are back in Big 12 by 2027. “The only reason I say that is, there’s no (Pac-12 media) deal.” Football recruiting: Two 4-star prospects commit to CU Buffs. Pac-12 media rights: Interpreting the latest comments from university presidents (and a notable internal development) Head coach Deion Sanders likes how new-look CU Buffs are coming together On Monday, highly-regarded prospect Micah Welch from Baldwin High School in Milledgeville, Ga., verbally committed to the Buffs. Rated a three-star prospect, Welch is ranked as the No. 40 running back recruit in the nation for the 2024 class.As a junior in 2022 at...

Flight delays, severe thunderstorm warnings in effect as thunderstorms pelt Front Range

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:37 GMT

1:38 p.m.: A tornado warning in effect until 2 p.m. has been issued for Wigwam south of Colorado Springs. According to a tweet from NWS Pueblo, radar indicates a tornado has formed and quarter-sized hail also is possible.Tornado Warning continues for Wigwam CO until 2:00 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/kHatUZl3oN— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo) June 12, 2023More than 500 flights have been delayed at Denver International Airport on Monday due to thunderstorms across the Front Range.Twenty-seven flights have already been canceled, according to FlightAware. Southwest has accounted for one-third of the 550 delayed flights.The storm system prompted the National Weather Service in Boulder to issue a severe thunderstorm warning and flood advisory for Boulder County. That area can expect quarter-size hail, wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and likely street flooding in south Boulder.Boulder’s mayor, Aaron Brockett, tweeted video of  a central Boulder street covered in hail, with water flowing ...

City Park Jazz grapples with rainouts, low attendance as costs spike

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:37 GMT

Denver’s beloved City Park Jazz series has been the victim of unusually stormy weather since it launched its 2023 season on June 4, with heavy rains and hail cutting down audiences — and donations — amid increased costs and new Denver parks regulations.“We were able to pull off the first show when the rain abated a half hour beforehand, but we only ended up getting a few hundred people,” said Dave Flomberg, director of marketing for City Park Jazz, which this year is celebrating its 37th season. “Which is better than nothing. But it was off our normal few thousand, even for a slow show.”However, the Sunday, June 11, concert with Stafford Hunter & Jazz Explorations was canceled entirely due to fast-moving storms and safety concerns, Flomberg said.The nonprofit City Park Jazz typically reserves about a year’s worth of extra funds on top of its $100,000 annual budget so it can ensure the free, all-ages series has a healthy future. But...

Eastbound U.S. 6 closed, westbound lanes reopened after flooding in west Denver

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:37 GMT

The eastbound lanes of U.S. 6 remained closed due to flooding but westbound lanes were reopened shortly before 2 p.m., officials said.#US6 eastbound: Road closed because of flooding between Sheridan Boulevard and CO 88. Westbound lanes of travel are now all open. Eastbound remains closed at this time. https://t.co/5R56nhMbdv— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) June 12, 2023Colorado Department of Transportation officials had closed the highway in both directions between Colorado 88 (Federal Boulevard) and Colorado 95 (Sheridan Boulevard) as storms hit the area, according to agency and police postings on Twitter. The police advised travelers to find other routes.#US6 westbound: Road closed because of flooding between CO 88 and Sheridan Boulevard. https://t.co/pHUWYfSK6S— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) June 12, 2023Related ArticlesColorado News | Here are the 10 bills Gov. Jared Polis vetoed this year Col...

When will Southern California get a break from June gloom?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:37 GMT

Whether you’re enjoying the recent cloudy skies or are waiting for a typical sunny Southern California day, June gloom has been in full effect much of the month.What might have been unexpected is recent thunderstorm activity last week and over the weekend, which experts say is rare given that June is typically one of the drier months of the year.Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard, explained that it’s normal to have cloudy conditions linger into the afternoon hours in June, thus the name June gloom.So when might Southern Californians expect a break from the clouds? “It looks like this weekend might be a little bit better, in terms of a better clearing in the late morning, afternoon hours, but looking into next week, it looks like maybe we’ll have a return to very persistent gloominess,” Kittell said. “Typically we get into July, especially July and August, the waters start to warm, start to get more monsoonal influence, we usually get better, mo...

Navigating the Intersection of Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury: An Expert’s Insight 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:37 GMT

As a renowned expert in the legal sphere, particularly in workers’ compensation and personal injury cross-over cases, Mark V. Larson of Larson, Larson & Dauer brings an impressive track record. His vast experience spans over many years and includes an undefeated track record, leading to millions of dollars secured in settlements for his clients.  This puts him uniquely positioned to educate others about the complexities involved in such cases.According to Larson, a “cross-over case” is commonly used in the context of workers’ compensation cases. It refers to a scenario when multiple cases or claims arise from a single incident and are litigated simultaneously. Since California workers’ compensation generally operates under a no-fault system, an injured employee is eligible for workers’ compensation irrespective of employer negligence. But what if the injury was due to a third party’s fault?“Injuries sustained due to the fault of th...

From Immigrant Roots to Empirical Heights: The Remarkable Journey of Alexandra Rodriguez and IRBusiness

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:37 GMT

The pursuit of the “American Dream” has driven countless individuals and families throughout history. Alexandra Rodriguez, daughter of immigrants, has been deeply influenced by this journey throughout her childhood, which ultimately shaped her career path. Having grown up in a family that navigated the complexities of financial stability and entrepreneurship, Alexandra witnessed their challenges firsthand. Little did she know that these early experiences would lay the foundation for her future as a successful businesswoman and founder of the IRBusiness, a tax, business, and immigration strategizing and consulting firm.Although Alexandra’s father’s professional career was on a promising trajectory, her family encountered an unexpected obstacle in financial difficulties which brought them dangerously close to bankruptcy a few times. Moving from city to city, changing from school to school, due to her unstable financial family life, her experiences were a profou...

Jason W. Osborne: Focus on Institutional Mission to Thrive Through the “Demographic Cliff”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:37 GMT

Higher education in America has been successfully adapting to sociocultural and demographic shifts throughout much of its long history.  The industrial revolution, GI Bill, admission of women and students of color, and broad reductions of state support for public institutions resulted in changes to operations, culture, and mission. Recently, concern over a “Demographic Cliff,” an expected decrease in high school graduates, has been a common topic for discussion.  We believe that many institutions can use this “Demographic Cliff” as an opportunity to rethink institutional priorities and refocus on institutional mission.  This demographic shift is not an ignorable issue, yet we expect most institutions will respond productively to this coming challenge, and perhaps emerge stronger for having done so.  We present a few topics below we think are worth considering: The “Cliff” is not the same everywhere, for all institutions. Some areas of the country are seeing significant recent chang...

Women’s Day Every Day: Celebrating the Achievements of Women Around the World

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:37 GMT

A yearly article that highlights the achievements of women from diverse backgrounds and culturesWomen have always been a powerful force in the world, pushing boundaries and making incredible accomplishments despite social barriers. This year, we are celebrating the amazing achievements of women around the world who have proven that anything is possible.From entrepreneurs to activists, scientists to philanthropists, women have really made an impact in their respective fields.Hanalei Swan, a fifteen-year-old fashion designer, artist, model, international speaker, and bestselling author, shares, “One of my biggest accomplishments would be starting my own fashion company at the age of 11 and making my first six figures by the age of 12.” Swan was born in San Diego, California but began travelling around the world at the age of one with her family. Since then she has lived in 25 different countries and is currently settled in Bali, Indonesia. “When I was seven, I was asked, ‘What do you ...