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Grocery chains and union workers temporarily extend contract negotiations
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Grocery chains and union workers temporarily extend contract negotiations

By Christa Swanson | CBS Colorado Contracts for union employees at King Soopers and City Market have been extended almost two weeks in a stopgap measure while negotiations continue. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 President Kim Cordova and the bargaining committee met with representatives from the grocery chains on Jan 3, one day before their contracts were set to expire. The bargaining committee said they accepted an offer to continue negotiation on Jan. 15-16 and a short extension of contracts. Those contracts are now set to expire on Jan. 16. The union said it continues to have concerns about chronic understaffing in the stores and the ability to protect seniority in the scheduling and vacation processes. They also expressed the desire to share in the company's ...
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These were the areas of the state to see the most weekend snowfall accumulation
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These were the areas of the state to see the most weekend snowfall accumulation

By Maddie Rhodes | Fox 31 News Several inches of snow fell throughout Colorado causing traffic and flight delays for three days in a row. What was expected to be a “record-breaking” amount of traffic on Interstate 70 over the weekend didn’t disappoint as weather impacts and crashes stalled the road to and from the mountains on Friday and into the weekend. Meanwhile, visibility and winter weather caused over a thousand flights at the Denver International Airport to be delayed and several canceled from Friday through Sunday. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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Some concerned spring Lakewood election could have low voter turnout
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Some concerned spring Lakewood election could have low voter turnout

By Andrew Haubner | CBS Colorado Some residents of the municipality of Lakewood are concerned about the possibility of low turnout in an upcoming special election. There are two city council seats, Ward 3 and Ward 4 -- two of the largest wards in Lakewood -- that are up for grabs this year. Council member Rich Olver, who was known as a dissenting voice on the council, resigned and moved to Arizona. Resident Karen Morgan said his voice was needed in the face of a council that typically is in lockstep.  "[There are] little details that Rich would bring up and that was great," she told CBS Colorado, "and we won't have that." READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Higher minimum wage in Boulder, Colorado puts strain on local restaurants
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Higher minimum wage in Boulder, Colorado puts strain on local restaurants

By Sarah Horbacewicz | CBS Colorado In November, Boulder voters approved the increase of minimum wage in the city from $14.42 to $15.57 per hour, which went into effect on Jan. 1. As the new year begins, Peter Waters, the T/aco restaurant owner, is taking a close look at his budget. "We have about 50,000 labor hours a year, so $1.10 increase, you can do the math, is a quick $55,000 that we need to figure out how to adjust for in the coming year," Waters said. One of those adjustments will show up on menu prices which is T/aco's first raise since the COVID-10 pandemic. "In addition to price increases, we are going to have to start adjusting labor hours and asking more of our staff," Waters said. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Enforcement in place for new law to automatically fine express lane violators
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Enforcement in place for new law to automatically fine express lane violators

By Jasmine Arenas | CBS Colorado Effective Jan. 1, drivers who weave in and out of express lanes in Colorado will automatically be ticketed. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is introducing electronic enforcement along US-36, I-70 through Denver, and the I-25 South Gap, using cameras and sensors to monitor toll lanes. This includes areas outside designated zones in Central 70, I-25 South Gap, and the US-36 corridors. During a 30-day grace period, thousands of warnings were issued to drivers who entered and exited express lanes improperly. But as of Jan. 1, violators will be fined. Tim Hoover, a spokesperson for CDOT, says this was created to make the roads safer for drivers. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Evergreen Lake Plunge draws hundreds to frigid dip to start the New Year
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Evergreen Lake Plunge draws hundreds to frigid dip to start the New Year

By CBS Colorado New Year's morning drew hundreds of people for a longstanding tradition in Evergreen. The Evergreen Lake Plunge brought over 350 people to jump in a hole cut in the ice of the frigid lake. "I don't know. Why are we doing this? For fun," said one mom there with her two boys. Water temperatures hovered a few degrees above freezing as Evergreen Fire Rescue cut through the foot-thick ice to open a hole for the plungers. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Juvenile rescued after falling into missile silo east of Aurora Reservoir
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Juvenile rescued after falling into missile silo east of Aurora Reservoir

By Christa Swanson | CBS Colorado A juvenile was rescued Wednesday after they were injured falling into a missile silo in Arapahoe County. According to the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, dispatchers received a report at 3:45 p.m. that a juvenile fell into the silo east of the Aurora Reservoir. Authorities said three people were exploring the site when a juvenile fell 40-50 feet into one of the silo's exhaust vents and was injured. The bottom of the vent was reportedly filled with approximately four feet of water, which covered pieces of metal and debris. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Will Colorado’s cage-free egg law increase egg prices in the new year?
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Will Colorado’s cage-free egg law increase egg prices in the new year?

By Olivia Young | CBS Colorado With the new year comes a new law in Colorado requiring all eggs sold in the state to come from a cage-free facility. This change has been in the works for the last couple of years. Today, a carton of a dozen eggs in Colorado costs around $4. Three years ago, the national average was $1.79. Cage-free requirements can increase the cost of eggs, but that impact has probably already hit Coloradans' wallets. The real culprit behind the high egg prices is a nationwide egg shortage. In grocery stores across the country, it's become a familiar sight: empty shelves and high prices for eggs. "A couple of weeks ago, there weren't any eggs on the shelf at all," said Whole Foods shopper Christina Panczyk. "I bought them the other day. I think they were a...
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Commerce City police officer hurt after suspected DUI driver crashes into patrol vehicle
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Commerce City police officer hurt after suspected DUI driver crashes into patrol vehicle

By Jennifer McRae | CBS Colorado A Commerce City police officer was hurt in a crash when a suspected DUI driver slammed into the back of the patrol vehicle. The crash happened just after midnight Tuesday northwest of Denver on I-270 west of Vasquez.  According to investigators, one officer was inside the SUV at the time of the crash and rushed to the hospital. That officer suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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In Parker, Cub Scout pack collecting Christmas trees as a service project
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In Parker, Cub Scout pack collecting Christmas trees as a service project

By Olivia Young | CBS Colorado If you live in Parker, you can get rid of your Christmas tree in a sustainable way and help a local Cub Scout pack. Cubs from Pack 396 have been spotted roaming around Parker, picking up trees at every turn. 9-year-old Bear Cub Riker Reese doesn't hesitate to get the job done, loading trees into his father's truck by himself. "It was pretty heavy, but I can lug it in there," Riker said. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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