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Erie, Colorado · ErieBy Alex Hager – KUNC , (Via AP Storyshare) Good news on the Colorado River is rare. Its reservoirs, the two largest in the country, have shrunk to record lows. The policymakers who will decide its future are stuck at an impasse. Climate change has driven more than two decades of megadrought and strained the water supply for 40 million people across the Southwest. But a new study is delivering a potential dose of optimism for the next 25 years of…See the Story
A rare dose of hope for the Colorado River as new study says future may be wetter - Yellow Scene Magazine
Windsor, Colorado · WindsorAfter numerous local athletes earned state titles during the first of three days of Class 1A-5A state track and field action Thursday, competition continued Friday with plenty of finals events and a slew of prelims. Action will conclude Saturday at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood with exclusively finals events. Here is a look at the top local highlights from Friday’s action. Dayspring Christian Eagles Dayspring’s team of Elizabeth Casey, Le…See the Story
State track Day 2 roundup: University’s Johnny Whyrick, Prairie’s Hannah Kugler, Resurrection’s Jackson Fagerlin walk away with state titles
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Erie, Colorado · EriePress releases are provided to Yellow Scene Magazine. In an effort to keep our community informed, we publish some press releases in whole. Learn about the project and provide feedback on proposed concept designs BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder invites the community to learn about and provide feedback on the Sumac Avenue Improvements project’s proposed concept designs to improve travel on Sumac Avenue between Broadway and 19th Street. Commu…See the Story
Boulder invites community to Sumac Avenue Improvements open house - Yellow Scene Magazine
Baseball · GreeleySeverance falls in first round Severance’s pursuit of a second consecutive Class 4A state title came to an end in the first round of the Region 3 tournament at Runyon Field Sports Complex. The 19th-seeded Silver Knights fell 9-1 to No. 14 Montrose (14-10). Severance ended its season with a 15-9 record. The Reds Hawks jumped out to a 3-0 first-inning lead and tacked on every other inning. Sophomore Braeden Kerksiek led the Silver Knights, hitting…See the Story
Regional baseball (Friday): Severance, Roosevelt fall in first round of regional baseball tournaments
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Greeley · GreeleyAt Maplewood Elementary School, 140 English language learners have moved up a proficiency level on their English assessment. School staff members applauded the students’ progress and achievements by hosting a pizza, park and paletas party Thursday at Luther Park. The happy students took turns shifting between multiple activities at the park including playground time, soccer games, a colorful parachute and a storytime with paletas — a popular ice…See the Story
Maplewood Elementary School celebrates English language learners’ growth with pizza, park and paletas
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Greeley · GreeleyThe Weld County commissioners will host another meeting to discuss planned unit developments next week. From 4-5 p.m. Monday, May 20, the Weld County commissioners will host a public meeting at the Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O St., Greeley. It’s no secret that state demographers continue to project increases in the county’s population over the coming years. A county news release reports the population is projected to exceed 600,00…See the Story
Weld County commissioners to host meeting about planned unit developments
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Greeley · GreeleyThe Weld Critical Incident Response Team on Friday identified the man who died earlier this week while in custody of the Weld County Jail. Keith Schmedtje, 50, died at the hospital while in the custody of the Weld County Jail on Tuesday, according to a CIRT news release. An earlier release indicated he experienced a medical event, and medical personnel at the jail tried to treat him before he was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead…See the Story
Man who died at hospital in custody of Weld County Jail identified
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Golf · GreeleyWindsor’s boys swimming and diving program had a day to remember a week ago at the Veteran’s Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. The fact the Wizards placed second (267 points) behind powerhouse Silver Creek (329), and senior standout Jake Eccleston again defended his 100-yard breaststroke and 200 individua medley titles, was only the start of it. Windsor’s team finish was its second best in program history — second only to the Wizards’ state c…See the Story
High school sports weekly wrap-up: Jake Eccleston highlights Windsor’s historic state swim meet; state golf pairings
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