The Colorado State Fair kicks off Friday, August 26, offering amazing carnival rides, live entertainment, rodeos, livestock shows, fantastic food options, and even more.

Thursday, August 11

• First Day of School K-12
• Preschool Appointments Please Call 719-438-2280 or 719-438-2216 
• 9:00 a.m. Golf at Fowler 

Friday, August 12

• School In Session 8:00 to 4:00 
• Preschool Appointments Please Call 719-438-2280 or 719-438-2216 

Tuesday, August 16

• 10:00 a.m. Golf at Burlington 

Friday, August 19

• 9:00 a.m. Golf at C.W. 
• 3:00 p.m. MS VB (H) Springfield
• 5:00 p.m.

The U.S. Senate passed a far-reaching climate, energy and health care bill on Aug. 7, 2022, that invests an unprecedented US$370 billion in energy and climate programs over the next 10 years – including incentives to expand renewable energy and electric vehicles.

Colorado crop progress and condition report from the USDA for the week ending August 7, 2022.

An assistant chief of the fire department for the city of San Francisco made $458,223 in 2021, thanks in part to $193,883 in overtime.

Kansas crop progress and condition report from the USDA for the week ending August 7, 2022.

Monkeypox is caused by a virus that, despite periodic outbreaks, is not thought to spread easily from person to person and historically has not spurred long chains of transmission within communities.

Farmers are adopting precision agriculture, using data collected by GPS, satellite imagery, internet-connected sensors and other technologies to farm more efficiently.

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill which could dramatically reduce prescription drug prices for older Americans.

Macrogrids already exist. What are the benefits?