K99 – Colorado’s Best Country » Colorado http://k99.com Sat, 25 May 2013 03:33:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Colorado Governor Giving An Indefinite Reprieve http://k99.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/colorado-governor-giving-an-indefinite-reprieve/ http://k99.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/colorado-governor-giving-an-indefinite-reprieve/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 18:55:10 +0000 Dan http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_qa_poll&p=138244 Back in 1993, Nathan Dunlap killed four employees at a Colorado Chuck E. Cheese  restaurant. He was convicted and sentenced to the death penalty in 1996. Today, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper delayed the execution a

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]]> http://k99.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/colorado-governor-giving-an-indefinite-reprieve/feed/ 0 Colorado Sheriffs Suing Over New Gun Laws http://k99.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/colorado-sheriffs-suing-over-new-gun-laws/ http://k99.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/colorado-sheriffs-suing-over-new-gun-laws/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 18:51:11 +0000 Dan http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_qa_poll&p=138237 Back in February, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper said he would sue Fort Collins over its proposed fracking ban. Well, Hick and the rest of Colorado is on the other end of a new lawsuit coming from Colorado Sherriffs. Read More

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]]> http://k99.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/colorado-sheriffs-suing-over-new-gun-laws/feed/ 0 How Colorado has helped me become more informed. http://k99.com/how-colorado-has-helped-me-become-more-informed/ http://k99.com/how-colorado-has-helped-me-become-more-informed/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 22:00:34 +0000 Danny Joe http://k99.com/?p=278695 I've been a bartender for almost 14 years and the two universal topics you DON'T talk about at a bar are religion and politics. So, with that said, I was never much of a political person. If I couldn't discuss it at my bar, I didn't have much use for it

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]]> http://k99.com/how-colorado-has-helped-me-become-more-informed/feed/ 0 Donkey vs Elephant Facebook page Colorado Newscaster Dances After Camera Falls During Weather Report- Wins The Internet [VIDEO] http://k99.com/colorado-newscaster-dances-after-camera-falls-during-weather-report-wins-the-internet-video/ http://k99.com/colorado-newscaster-dances-after-camera-falls-during-weather-report-wins-the-internet-video/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:00:15 +0000 Derek http://999thepoint.com/?p=220540 She handles herself so well and she has some moves!

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]]> http://k99.com/colorado-newscaster-dances-after-camera-falls-during-weather-report-wins-the-internet-video/feed/ 0 What a Difference a Day Makes in Colorado http://k99.com/what-a-difference-a-day-makes-in-colorado/ http://k99.com/what-a-difference-a-day-makes-in-colorado/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:13:13 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=269958 While I was doing my latest Facebook stalking of my friends and family I saw a set of pictures that captured the best of Colorado. Few believe us and many imitate us, but when we say "if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes", we aren't lying.

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]]> http://k99.com/what-a-difference-a-day-makes-in-colorado/feed/ 0 From My Friend Joanne Colorado Sheriff Justin Smith Answers: Can The Secret Service Really Arrest A Sheriff? http://k99.com/colorado-sheriff-justin-smith-answers-can-the-secret-service-really-arrest-a-sheriff/ http://k99.com/colorado-sheriff-justin-smith-answers-can-the-secret-service-really-arrest-a-sheriff/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:51:38 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=262655 I wrote a story earlier this week about the possibility of the Secret Service being authorized to arrest Sheriff's across the country if they fail to uphold new gun control laws. Just a few minutes ago, I received a very nice email from Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith who wants to clarify a few things.

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]]> http://k99.com/colorado-sheriff-justin-smith-answers-can-the-secret-service-really-arrest-a-sheriff/feed/ 0 Sheriff Justin Smith, Facebook Governor Hickenlooper About To Give Secret Service Power To Arrest Colorado Sheriffs http://k99.com/governor-hickenlooper-about-to-give-secret-service-power-to-arrest-colorado-sheriffs/ http://k99.com/governor-hickenlooper-about-to-give-secret-service-power-to-arrest-colorado-sheriffs/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:10:36 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=261193 There is a term for what is being talked about yet I can't think of it. Rumor has it though that the Federal government is laying the groundwork to let the Secret Service start arresting Sheriff's for not enforcing new gun control laws; starting with Colorado.

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]]> http://k99.com/governor-hickenlooper-about-to-give-secret-service-power-to-arrest-colorado-sheriffs/feed/ 0 John Moore, Getty Images K99 Fans React To The New Gun Bill Passed In Colorado Today http://k99.com/k99-fans-react-to-the-new-gun-bill-passed-in-colorado-today/ http://k99.com/k99-fans-react-to-the-new-gun-bill-passed-in-colorado-today/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:03:01 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=257515 I have been very fortunate in life to surround myself with some amazing people. Vickie Downing is a long story on how she came into my life but let's just say that I have again been blessed.

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]]> http://k99.com/k99-fans-react-to-the-new-gun-bill-passed-in-colorado-today/feed/ 0 Facebook State of Colorado May Sue Fort Collins if Fracking Ban Passes http://k99.com/state-of-colorado-may-sue-fort-collins-if-fracking-ban-passes/ http://k99.com/state-of-colorado-may-sue-fort-collins-if-fracking-ban-passes/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:33:08 +0000 Drew http://tri1025.com/?p=214046 On March 5th, the Fort Collins City Council will vote on whether or not to ban oil and gas development within the city. If the ban passes, Gov. Hickenlooper says he will be obligated to sue the city.

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]]> http://k99.com/state-of-colorado-may-sue-fort-collins-if-fracking-ban-passes/feed/ 0 Adam Porter, TSM It's Dairy Day at the Colorado Farm Show! http://k99.com/its-dairy-day-at-the-colorado-farm-show/ http://k99.com/its-dairy-day-at-the-colorado-farm-show/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:00:09 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=240813 The Colorado Farm show kicked off yesterday and in true style of the farm show is off to a great start. Today, is Dairy Day, a personal favorite.

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]]> http://k99.com/its-dairy-day-at-the-colorado-farm-show/feed/ 0 karlfrankowski/flickr Great Colorado Pie Fight Has Nothing To Do With Grandma Or Apples http://k99.com/great-colorado-pie-fight-has-nothing-to-do-with-grandma-or-apples/ http://k99.com/great-colorado-pie-fight-has-nothing-to-do-with-grandma-or-apples/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:19:25 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=236159 If you love Apple and Cherry pie then you and I have much in common. However, that is another story for a different day. Today, we are focusing on The Great Colorado Pie Fight which focuses on an entirely different kind of "pie."

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]]> http://k99.com/great-colorado-pie-fight-has-nothing-to-do-with-grandma-or-apples/feed/ 0 Scott Olson, Getty Images Texas Goes Big With 8th Grade Football Wonders [VIDEOS] http://k99.com/texas-goes-big-with-8th-grade-football-wonders-videos/ http://k99.com/texas-goes-big-with-8th-grade-football-wonders-videos/#comments Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:55:56 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=212048 Just over a week ago, Austin Rekhow, a Senior placekicker from Central Valley High in Washington grabbed national attention by nailing a 67-yard field goal to send the game into overtime. (See two different views of the kick below.) Now comes along an 8th grader who can kick 60+ too.

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]]> http://k99.com/texas-goes-big-with-8th-grade-football-wonders-videos/feed/ 0 Simon Bruty, Getty Images Tornado Touches Down in Southern Colorado http://k99.com/tornado-touches-down-in-southern-colorado/ http://k99.com/tornado-touches-down-in-southern-colorado/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:18:28 +0000 Susan Moore http://k99.com/?p=200068 The National Weather Service says a tornado briefly touched down in southern Douglas County yesterday, but no damage has been reported.

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]]> http://k99.com/tornado-touches-down-in-southern-colorado/feed/ 0 Funnel Cloud, Flickr, therangonagin Meatball the Bear Will Not Become a Colorado Resident http://k99.com/meatball-the-bear-will-not-become-a-colorado-resident/ http://k99.com/meatball-the-bear-will-not-become-a-colorado-resident/#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:26:07 +0000 Butch http://943maxfm.com/?p=135974 I thought I was a pretty popular guy, I have 900 and some friends on Facebook... Well Meatball, who is a bear by the way, has more than 27,000 followers on Twitter! Talk about a popular guy! Unfortunately, the nationally publicized California bear plucked from a Los Angeles-area swimming pool last week will not get a home in Colorado.

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]]> http://k99.com/meatball-the-bear-will-not-become-a-colorado-resident/feed/ 0 @TheGlendaleBear/ Twitter What Are the Fittest and Fattest States in the US? http://k99.com/what-are-the-fittest-and-fattest-states-in-the-us/ http://k99.com/what-are-the-fittest-and-fattest-states-in-the-us/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:38:29 +0000 Shauna Wright http://tsminteractive.com/?p=132244 All that fresh mountain air must be a very good thing, because according to a new report from the CDC, Colorado has once again ranked as the thinnest state in the nation.

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]]> http://k99.com/what-are-the-fittest-and-fattest-states-in-the-us/feed/ 0 trailsource, flickr Three GREAT Colorado Songs? http://k99.com/three-great-colorado-songs/ http://k99.com/three-great-colorado-songs/#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:08:37 +0000 DaveJensen http://k99.com/?p=169831 With Colorado celebrating its birthday today-  I got to thinking about all those great songs that feature Colorado and The Rocky Mountains, and narrowed it down to THREE of my favorites that feature The Centennial State!

Take a look--and make your OWN suggestions !

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]]> http://k99.com/three-great-colorado-songs/feed/ 0 Getty Images Happy Colorado Day http://k99.com/today-is-colorado-day/ http://k99.com/today-is-colorado-day/#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:17:36 +0000 Shawn Patrick http://943maxfm.com/?p=127938 I know it is cliche, and people from almost everywhere say it, but I truly couldn’t be more proud to say I am from Colorado. I have yet to meet someone in my 25 years of being here that has said they hate the place, and not too many that make it here ever leave. Sure the state has faced its fair share of turmoil of late, but they way we have come together makes me even more proud to be a Coloradoan. Today we celebrate Colorado Day.

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]]> http://k99.com/today-is-colorado-day/feed/ 0 Northern Colorado Bar of the Week – Happy Hour with Holly http://k99.com/northern-colorado-bar-of-the-week-happy-hour-with-holly-2/ http://k99.com/northern-colorado-bar-of-the-week-happy-hour-with-holly-2/#comments Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:43:20 +0000 Adam Porter http://k99.com/?p=161540 Northern Colorado is full of great local bars and restaurants, perfect for a great night out on the town. In the coming months we will be showcasing the best that Northern Colorado has to offer including food, drinks and more! Make sure to join us as we explore the most interesting and unique tastes in the local area; you might even find a discount or special tip from our host Holly on getting the most bang for your buck when you visit these featured locations on the front range.
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]]> http://k99.com/northern-colorado-bar-of-the-week-happy-hour-with-holly-2/feed/ 0 Incredible Commercials Show Best Colorado Has to Offer [VIDEO, INTERVIEW] http://k99.com/incredible-commercials-show-best-colorado-has-to-offer-video-interview/ http://k99.com/incredible-commercials-show-best-colorado-has-to-offer-video-interview/#comments Wed, 04 Jul 2012 22:12:03 +0000 Paul Wozniak http://tri1025.com/?p=140639 When it comes to competing for tourist dollars, Colorado has a competitive edge. If you don’t know what it is, allow me to invite you to see. The Colorado Tourism office has created some absolutely phenomenal videos that are being played in other markets to attract tourists to our colorful state

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]]> http://k99.com/incredible-commercials-show-best-colorado-has-to-offer-video-interview/feed/ 0 Colorado Motorcycle Drivers Among Worst in the Country http://k99.com/colorado-motorcycle-drivers-among-worst-in-the-country/ http://k99.com/colorado-motorcycle-drivers-among-worst-in-the-country/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:06:22 +0000 Butch http://k99.com/?p=156869 “Look twice. Save a life.” A statement you hear many bikers referring to, but it also goes for the person on the motorcycle. Unfortunately with the fun and excitement of riding a motorcycle comes danger. Not every state is created equal when it comes to motorcycle safety. Several states fared far worse when it came to motorcycle accidents. One of those states happens to be Colorado.

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