Matt Sparx

Fort Collins

Brand Manager and Afternoon Host at KUAD-FM (Windsor, CO)

APD/MD and PM Drive for @newcountry991

Articles

14 Baby Skunks Born at Colorado Zoo-They’re Seriously Adorable

4 days ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

More than a dozen skunk babies have been born in the past two weeks at a Colorado zoo, and they are adorable. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo reports that skunks Isabel and Padfoot are each raising a litter of seven baby skunks that were born exactly two weeks apart. This means that there are a total of 14 little bundles of aromatic joy. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs says that the skunk babies are staying busy nursing, sleeping, and, curiously, nuzzling one another.
More Wolves Die in Colorado as CPW Confirms New Mortality

4 days ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

Wolves were reintroduced into the state of Colorado in December 2023 by voters. Since then, numerous wolves have been relocated into the high country of Colorado. Photo by Eva Blue on UnsplashWhen 15 gray wolves relocated from British Columbia in January, the estimated population was around 30. In the past eight weeks, four wolves have died. Many are wondering if reintroduction was the right move for the state of Colorado due to the recent deaths.
New Pickleball Hotspot Chicken N Pickle Opens in Thornton, CO

5 days ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

Pickleball seems like it is taking over as the preferred sport for many. While some may have been in the sport for a few years, many are just now discovering it. With the rise in popularity of pickleball, many places, or courts, rather, seem to be opening up. Although it might be fun to reserve a court and play with your friends, you are almost certainly going to want to grab a drink afterwards to recap the game. If only there were a place that combined pickleball and food.
Trail Ridge Road Opens for the Summer Season

1 week ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

One of the surefire ways of knowing that summer is right around the corner in Colorado is the opening of an iconic road. Rocky Mountain National Park announced that Trail Ridge Road is now open for the season on Friday, May 30. One of our most favorite things to do in the summer to escape the heat on the Front Range of Colorado is to take a trip up Trail Ridge Road.
Broncos Fans Least Likely to Swear? This Study Says Yes

1 week ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

Denver Broncos fans are what we call passionate, to say the least. We love our team, and we want to see them win any chance we get. However, we, as Denver Broncos fans, have seen less-than-stellar performances year after year by our favorite football team. Denver Broncos v Las Vegas RaidersEver since winning Super Bowl 50, Broncos fans have been waiting for a great season to happen. Of course, some of us can have a tendency to lose our tempers a little bit when the Broncos flounder on the field.
Colorado Dog Rescued From Pipe Under Concrete Porch by Firefighters

1 week ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

Dogs have a great way of finding themselves in trouble. Most of the time, they get into things that they shouldn't have been into, chase other animals, or somehow end up on the roof. One Colorado pooch needed the help of a local fire department after getting stuck inside a pipe under a concrete slab. A dachshund named Finely decided it would be a great idea to wander into the pipe under a concrete porch in Colorado Springs this week.
Working Full Time in Colorado? Still Can’t Afford the Rent

1 week ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

Does it sometimes feel like all you do is work? Does it also feel like all of your money goes to affording a place to call home in Colorado? If you feel that way, you are not alone. Many Coloradans feel like all they do is work to live in a place they are never really at, well, because they are at work. Those who are currently working a minimum wage job probably feel the financial squeeze a bit more than people who are making significantly more.
Flying Southwest? New Bag Fees Will Shock Budget Travelers

1 week ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

Gone are the days of having your bags fly for free at arguably one of the most popular airlines out of Denver International Airport. Southwest Airlines announced earlier this year that checked baggage will no longer be free when using the airline. Hearing that news made me sad. I have flown Southwest Airlines many times domestically for years, and one of the absolute best things about the flight was that I did not have to pay baggage fees for two bags.
Beloved Spring Fling Cake Revived at Denver’s Top Bakery

2 weeks ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

Spring is in the air of Colorado, and so is the yearning for fresh fruits and vegetables. This time of year is like an awakening and a much-needed defrosting from the chilly months of winter. There is no better way to celebrate the upcoming months of summer than with something sweet. I had no idea that there was a famous cake in Colorado surrounding the season of Spring.
Memorial Day Washout? Rainfall Could Top 4 Inches in Parts of CO

2 weeks ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

Memorial Day in Northern Colorado is usually considered the unofficial start of summer. Most of the school districts are out for the summer, families plan vacations, cookouts, and more. This weekend may look a little different compared to years past. While we have seen nearly ninety-degree days in Colorado this month, the holiday weekend is shaping up to be a wet one.