Gloria Neal’s Blog

Emergency Alert System In Jefferson County Still Has Some Flaws

In March 2012, a wildfire caused by a prescribed burn that went out of control killed three Jefferson County residents, destroyed or damaged 27 houses, and charred about 2 square miles.

2013/06/04

Mortgage Rates On The Rise, Still Historically Low

The rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage went up, but not by much. However, it was enough to get the attention of everyone in the housing market.

2013/05/30

Smart Phones An Enticing Target For Thieves

As our smart phones continue to become more powerful and more expensive and seemingly a growing necessity in our society, thieves are enticed by the mini-computers.

2013/05/28

Damage from the Oklahoma tornado (credit: CBS)

How Coloradans Can Get Involved In The Tornado Relief Effort

When seeing how many people have been affected by the tornado in Oklahoma, it’s obvious that help will be needed for quite some time, but there is a process to providing that help.

2013/05/21

Baby Boomers Downsizing Homes, Upgrading Options

Baby boomers are downsizing their homes but upgrading their living space.

2013/05/17

A man getting arrested in Lakewood (credit: CBS)

Push To Reduce Drunk Driving Blood Alcohol Limit To .05

The National Transportation Safety Board wants to decrease the drunk driving limit from .08 to .05.

2013/05/15

Mother, Daughter Of Fallen Denver Officer Turn Tragedy Into Triumph

Denver police officer Celena Hollis died almost a year ago after being shot at a music concert in City Park. Her family is now opening up about their loved one for the first time and explaining how they are honoring her memory.

2013/05/10

Crews from Denver Public Works repair potholes Thursday (credit: CBS)

Report Potholes To Get Them Fixed

Report potholes in the Denver metro area to get them fixed.

2013/05/09

It’s Time To Start Thinking About Bear Encounters

The bears are back. They’re coming out of hibernation, and just Monday one was found shot to death in Snowmass Village. On Tuesday a bear appeared in Boulder.

2013/05/07