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07/02/2026

🎆 Northern Colorado Fireworks Show Guide — 2026 🎆

The 4th of July is here! Whether you're staying close to home or heading out to celebrate, we've rounded up fireworks shows across our area so you can plan your night under the stars.

From Berthoud to Windsor, Loveland to Estes Park, there's a show near you. Grab your family, friends, and your favorite lawn chair and enjoy the show!

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Event times are subject to change due to weather and fire conditions. Please check each city's official website before attending.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! 💙

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who lead with strength, wisdom, patience, and love. Thank you for the countless sacrifices you make, the lessons you teach, and the example you set every day.

Wishing all dads a day filled with appreciation, joy, and the company of those who matter most.

06/05/2026

Stocks pushed higher in May, fueled by big tech names, positive economic news, and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
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09/15/2025

Stocks posted a solid gain last week, riding a rally in megacap tech stocks while overcoming interest rate anxiety, a downward revision to jobs data, and mixed inflation reports. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.59 percent,...

08/14/2024

Did you know? The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature some seriously high-earning athletes:

🥇 LeBron James is set to be the first self-made billionaire to compete in the Summer Games.
🥇 NBA players dominate the earnings list, with 7 of the world's 50 highest-paid athletes on Team USA alone.
🥇 In women's sports, tennis stars like Iga Świątek and Coco Gauff lead the pack in earnings.
🥇 Fun fact: Some countries pay medal bonuses—the USA offers $37,500 for gold!

But remember, for most Olympians, the real challenge is turning that brief moment of glory into lasting financial success.

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm is the highest-paid athlete competing at the Paris Olympics with $218 million in earnings in the past year.

07/24/2024

🦞 Age is Just a Number: Meet the 104-Year-Old 'Lobster Lady' 🚤
Virginia Oliver, Maine's maritime marvel, just renewed her commercial lobster license at 104 years old. Why? Because retirement isn't in her vocabulary!

Picture this: A centenarian rising at 3 AM, donning lipstick and earrings, to catch lobsters thrice a week. That's Virginia's life, and she wouldn't have it any other way.

Her secret? "You've gotta keep living, you gotta keep working."

Virginia's story isn't just about lobsters. It's about passion, purpose, and shattering age stereotypes. As we plan for our futures, perhaps we should ask: What's our equivalent of Virginia's lobster boat?

Let's celebrate those who prove that life's adventures don't have an expiration date.

At 104 years old, Virginia Oliver is setting sail this year to continue doing the job she's loved over 90 years: catching lobsters.