Copper Kettle Brewing, a beloved spot in Denver’s craft scene, has announced that it will close its doors on Saturday, June 27. The announcement came through the company’s social media feed and marked the end of a journey that began in April 2011. Founded by Jeremy Gobien and Kristen Kozik, the brew
Every year, billions of used alkaline batteries end up in landfills, leaking harmful metals like zinc and manganese. Instead of just chucking them away, scientists found a clever way to give these batteries a second job. They turned battery scrap into tiny particles that can purify dirty water under
A growing trend shows students pulling out smartphones more than textbooks during lectures. While some argue these devices boost learning by providing instant information, others worry they’re turning classrooms into distraction zones. Research suggests that the average student checks their phone up
Central Pennsylvania counties saw a boost in business and jobs during 2025. In Blair County, a local development group finished 34 projects that added $82. 9 million in new money and kept many jobs safe. Most of the companies they helped are small, with fewer than 20 workers, and they bring life to
The state’s farmers are the unseen heroes that keep our plates full. Minnesota is sixth in overall farm output across the U. S. and leads in more than 20 products, such as sugar beets, turkeys, green peas, hogs, sweet corn, soybeans, sunflower seeds, canola, dry beans and oats. Corn is the fou
Keary Husain, who is running for a seat on the Columbia Board of Education, has cleared up problems that kept his campaign committee from filing correctly with the Missouri Ethics Commission. The commission had rejected his initial paperwork because it omitted his last name and the election date. Hu
A well-known lifestyle expert recently visited a small bakery in Pennsylvania and gave it a shoutout online. She posted pictures of pastries and coffee from The Buttery’s Malvern shop, calling them "good things" — her usual way of recommending food. With nearly 3 million followers, her approval coul
Verily, a startup that builds AI tools for health care, just raised $300 million in new funding. The money came from a mix of investors, with Series X Capital leading the round and Google’s parent company Alphabet stepping back from its majority stake. Alphabet will stay involved, but as a min
Shon Lowe’s story shows how one woman turned a family crisis into a lesson for everyone. Her mother, Terrie Montgomery, began buying the same items repeatedly and losing track of details—small signs that were easily ignored in many households. In Black communities, these hints are often swept
A group of union members, producers and filmmakers gathered on the lawn outside the San Diego County Administration Building to ask for more money and support for local film work. They held a press event before speaking at the county budget meeting. Their main requests are: a film commission,
