Just being outside is not enough to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus - other safety measures are still necessary.

The United States' Founding Fathers created a mechanism for Congress to decide presidential elections if the Electoral College fails to produce a winner.

Hurricane Delta is expect to make landfall in Louisiana Friday near where Hurricane Laura struck in August.

Unemployment claims fell slightly in the United States, bring the nation's unemployment rate to 7.5 percent.

A joint lawsuit from 21 states is challenging a rule change by the Trump administration affecting reproductive health care.

Do you ever feel like you’ve caught it all? Fishing is a peaceful pastime for many of us, but there’s a fine line between “peaceful” and “boring.” When you’ve been at your favorite spot for too long, you’re more likely to fall asleep than get a nibble.

But there are so many different kinds of fishing out there, and trying just one can redefine the sport for you. Colorado has about 35 kinds of freshwater species, endless lakes, and thousands of miles of streams, so there’s no excuse to limit yourself. Try one of the following variations.

A Colorado ballot measure that would establish a paid family leave program funded by a payroll tax has the backing of over 160 businesses across the state.

Photo of the week from the October 9, 2020, edition of the Kiowa County Press - Windmill on the plains of Kiowa County, Colorado.

Breakfast

• October 12: Omelet, toast, grape juice, milk, fruit
• October 13: Doughnuts, yogurt, orange juice, milk, fruit
• October 14: Biscuits and gravy, apple juice, milk, fruit
• October 15: Scrambled eggs, toast, grape juice, milk, fruit

Lunch

• October 12: Soft shell tacos, lettuce, tomato, brownies, pears, milk
• October 13: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, roll, milk
• October 14: Hoagie sandwich, chips, ice cream, fruit cup, milk
• October 15: Burritos, green beans, cinnamon bread, pineapple, milk

If the pandemic lockdowns have shown the world anything, it’s that the tech field is secure. When states and cities all over the country closed businesses, it was those in the tech field that carried on. They already had the infrastructure in place to send their employees home where they could continue working remotely. Granted, there were some layoffs, but tech companies are proven to be pandemic-proof and are where you want to be for job security. Don’t worry if you don’t have a degree in computer science but still want to break into the field.