How raising interest rates curbs inflation – and what could possibly go wrong
After about three decades of relatively low inflation, consumer prices are skyrocketing again.
Groups promise lawsuit against EPA over lack of air pollution enforcement
Environmental groups filed a notice of intent this week to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over the agency's failure to enforce the Regional Haze Rule under the Clean Air Act.
Utah governor signs income tax reduction bill
Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill Friday that reduces the state’s income tax rate from 4.95 percent to 4.85 percent.
Midwest truckers watching Canadian convoy protest closely
Truckers throughout the Midwest are watching closely to see what happens with the convoy in Canada protesting that country’s COVID-19 mandates.
Research suggests cell-tower radiation harms wildlife
A growing body of scientific studies showed electromagnetic fields from the extremely low frequencies common to power lines and radio-frequency radiation, the kind from cell towers and mobile devices, may be harmful to wildlife as well as humans.
Infrastructure dollars plug abandoned oil wells in Montana, other states
States are getting money from the infrastructure law to plug up the methane-leaking issue of orphan oil wells.
Cooking at Home - Red Beans and Rice
This flavorful dish is a Monday night tradition in many homes. This vegetarian recipe uses dry beans, onion, pepper, and spices.
Curious Kids: What is earwax?
Your ear canal is lined with skin cells, as well as different glands that release various substances into the canal.
Birthdays and Anniversaries - February 14-20, 2022
Birthdays
February 14
- Noah Kliesen
- Yonda Lynne Leonard
- Billy Jack Tate
- Teri Ellis
- Max Owens Jr.
February 15
- Lani Robertson
February 16
- Leanna Collins
- Kevin Eksterowicz
- Peyton Coen
February 17
- Brandon Ferris
- Hazel Krueger
- Beau McMillan
- Jessica Richardson
February 18
- Kas Stewart
- Ivy Ellicott
February 19
- Mary Lou Williams
- Tracey Weeks
- Katherine Addison Ban
Work starts Monday on new Highway 287 passing lanes
The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin work to add four passing lanes on US 287 between Kit Carson and Lamar. This work is set to begin Monday, February 14, and is expected to be completed in February 2023.
Two northbound passing lanes will be added between MP 94 to MP 96 (North of Lamar) and MP 114 to 116 (North of Love’s Travel Stop in Eads). Two southbound passing lanes will be added between MP 110.9 to MP 112.4 (Near the Cobblestone Inn & Suites in Eads) and MP 120 to 122 (South of Kit Carson).
