Fighting back against bullying and preventing wildfires | From the Newsroom

PEER Kindness is preventing bullying, school districts are preventing the spread of COVID-19 and Colorado Parks and Wildlife is preventing wildfires.

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PEER KINDNESS: With the unique hybrid learning school year weeks away, members of PEER (Positive, Encouraging, Empathetic, and Respectful) Kindness are working to ensure students have the resources they need to feel safe and included. PEER Kindness hopes to change the culture around bullying in school, as one in four U.S. students reports being bullied at school and one in three reports being bullied online. BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDANCE: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recently released a series of charts and at-home symptom screening checklists for families to help schools respond to COVID-19 cases and outbreaks. The guidance also includes information for child care and pre-K settings. COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE is reminding people to stay "fire-wise" while outdoor recreating amid multiple fires burning throughout the state. Keeping campfires contained to provided fire pits when allowed, using only approved ammunition and targets at shooting ranges and being conscientious visitors to the back country can all help prevent fire danger. CPW provided additional information on how to safely recreate outdoors and prevent further damage from wildfires.   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

Second human case of West Nile Virus reported, Delta County Department of Health officials say The Delta County Department of Health is reporting a second human case of West Nile Virus. This case is a resident from the North Fork region of the county. Read More Ridgway Reservoir swim beach closed for season A big draw-down of water at Ridgway Reservoir has forced the closing of the swim beach at Ridgway State Park. Only wading will be allowed in that area for the remainder of the summer. Read More After delayed parts, city is completing dam repair to Montrose Reservoir on Cerro Summit; refilling could begin next month Between manufacturer delays and COVID-19, the City of Montrose found additional hurdles to clear in replacing century-old dam infrastructure at Montrose Reservoir. Read More

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