Tom Filippini founded three Colorado companies before accepting that his out-of-control drinking was killing him. When he finally got sober, he created Pepper Pong.
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Posted inCulture
Workers at one Colorado opera company push to unionize as another is accused of union busting
Amid a growing labor movement, some say there has been “an awakening” among performing artists
Posted inEnvironment
New oil and gas rules would raise BLM royalties in Colorado and across nation, demand land protections
Raising fees and cleanup insurance while slowing leasing heartens environmentalists but provokes industry criticism.
Posted inBusiness
What’s Working: How Colorado’s wages increased for 10 years — until they were adjusted for inflation
The Labor Day weekend edition shares reader sentiment on what job seekers want in a job, salary and more. Plus: Remember when there were six workers for every job opening?
Posted inEducation
Are private transportation companies the answer to Colorado’s school bus driver shortage?
Students with disabilities, who are homeless or living in foster homes have the right to free transportation to their schools. School districts’ costs are rising.
Posted inEnvironment
Colorado revives “cash for clunkers,” offers $6,000 for an old car you trade for an EV
Piling clunker credits on top of existing state and federal electric vehicle rebates can land you a very, very cheap new car.
Posted inHealth
A Boulder nanoengineer teamed up with Rihanna’s tattoo artist to make smarter ink
For now, the color in the smart ink developed at the University of Colorado only turns on and off. Someday it could signal health problems like high blood sugar.
Posted inBusiness
Residential development in Erie, Longmont stalled after wells plugged decades ago start leaking oil and gas
One orphaned well was added to Colorado regulators’ long list of projects, and another may be joining it. Both may have to wait in line.
Posted inBusiness
What’s Working: Colorado’s 190,000 job openings
Where do those numbers come from? We found some, but here’s what else you need to know about job data.
Posted inSports
Broncos unveil $100M upgrade to Empower Field at Mile High featuring mammoth scoreboard
The team showed off the new scoreboard Friday, a day before the Broncos play their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams