613 impaired drivers were taken off the roads this year during the Thanksgiving Heat is on Campaign in Colorado. This was a slight increase from the 522 impaired drivers that were arrested during the Thanksgiving enforcement period last year. Traffic fatalities attributed to impaired drivers Continue reading
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600+ Impaired Drivers Arrested
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Thanksgiving DUI Patrols In Wyoming
The Wyoming Highway Patrol and other local law enforcement will be hitting the road over the extended Thanksgiving Weekend in an effort to remove as many intoxicated drivers from the roads as possible. Around 10,000 people are killed every year in drunk-driving-related crashes in the United States, which is an average of a DUI-related death every 51 minutes. Drunk driving is Continue reading
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No Trash Pick-Up On Thanksgiving
The City of Craig will not be collecting trash this Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. If your normal pick-up day is Continue reading
Coloradans Hit The Road For Thanksgiving
The number of Coloradans traveling more than 50 miles from their homes for the Thanksgiving holiday is expected to increase for the 10th straight year. AAA is estimating that approximately 865 thousand Coloradans will Continue reading
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Heat Is On For Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving Heat is On DUI Enforcement Campaign in Colorado is underway and will last through Monday the 27th. The Colorado Department of Transportation is partnering with the State Patrol, and other local law Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Luncheon For Seniors In Craig
The Craig Senior Social Center is hosting a Thanksgiving luncheon for members Thursday. The lunch will be held from 11:30 to 1 at the Bell Tower. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish, if not able, come anyway, as there will be plenty of Continue reading
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Coloradans Hit The Road For Thanksgiving
The number of Coloradans traveling more than 50 miles from their homes for the Thanksgiving holiday is expected to increase for the 9th straight year. AAA is estimating that approximately 791 thousand Coloradans or 14.5% of the population will travel away from home for the Thanksgiving Continue reading
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Get Your Flu Shot Soon
The Colorado state health department is reminding people to get flu shots before Thanksgiving. Flu season typically peaks in January after the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. Active germs become prevalent during events with a lot of people, like family gatherings. The flu sent over 16-hundred Coloradans to the hospital and so far this year, eight have been Continue reading
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Thanksgiving DUI Enforcement Underway
The Thanksgiving Heat is On DUI Enforcement Campaign in Colorado begins Friday and will last through Monday the 28th. The Colorado Department of Transportation is partnering with the State Patrol, and other local law enforcement, to remove as many intoxicated drivers from the roads as possible. 283 impaired drivers were arrested Continue reading
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308 Drivers Arrested Over Halloween Weekend
308 impaired drivers were taken off the roads by Colorado law enforcement officers during the Halloween weekend Heat is on Campaign. This is an increase from the 269 drivers that were arrested during the same enforcement period last year. According to the Chief of the Colorado State Patrol Continue reading
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Shop Small Businesses This Saturday
Highlighting the positive impacts small businesses have on communities across the nation, Congressman Scott Tipton yesterday encouraged his constituents to participate in Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving has become the traditional day to show support for local businesses and recognize their impact on communities. Tipton stated that “Shopping small is a sure way to find unique, high quality items, and it’s a great opportunity Continue reading
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Parade of Lights Entries Sought
The Parade of Lights will be held later this month in Craig, and entries are being accepted now. The parade traditionally happens on the 1st Saturday after Thanksgiving, and features holiday themed Continue reading
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