‘Speed never scared me; Going big never scared me’ 14-year-old mogul skier has her sights set on achieving Olympic firsts
Already a three-time U.S. Freestyle Junior national champion, Ava Keenan sets her sights higher.
April 5, 2024: Non-combat brain injuries in the military; New album from Jeremiah Fraites of the Lumineers
Brain injuries in the military are possible outside of combat. Training with grenades, for instance, carries risks.
For coach at Grandview High School, the Sweet 16 is a little sweeter as he cheers on two of his former players
March Madness continues on Saturday, and fans of women’s college basketball in Colorado are in for a special treat: the CU Buffs meet the University of Iowa in Albany, New […]
Celebrating 50 years of Colorado’s sportswomen
Linda Lappe spoke on the evolution of Sportswomen of Colorado and how its 50th-anniversary celebration is coming amidst increasing interest in women’s sports.
Interview: Colorado plaintiff in Trump case ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by Supreme Court decision
Krista Kafer, a Republican who works as a newspaper columnist and educator, said there was one “small victory” in the decision.
Aviation pioneer charts her own course, from the basketball court to the cockpit
M’Lis Ward is the first Black woman to become a captain at a U.S. passenger airline, United. And three decades later, she paves the way for future aviators as a flight instructor.
Feb. 22, 2024: Graduations and cultural diversity; Sustainable consumerism
Should students be allowed to celebrate their cultural diversity at graduation? What state lawmakers are considering and what students at one school have agreed to do…at least for now. Then, as consumers we may think we’re making choices that are good for the environment. But is that actually the case? And, farming… ice.
Interview: ‘The Constitution is clear’ Colorado plaintiff in Trump eligibility case hopes U.S. Supreme Court agrees
Kafer talks about the potential ramifications of her actions, as well as the process that led to her deciding to buck her party and join the lawsuit against Trump.
State Democrats talk about priorities, finding unity and decorum ahead of 2024 legislative session
After a 2023 session filled with rancor – not only between parties, but internally amongst Democrats as well – the Speaker for the House of Representatives promises things will be different in 2024.
‘This case will test America’s commitment to its democracy,’ says former judge who crafted 14th Amendment challenge against Trump
A retired federal judge said Tuesday’s decision by the Colorado Supreme Court was historic.
Former Federal Judge: Court challenge to keep Trump off GOP Presidential Primary in Colorado is not about politics
“It certainly doesn’t matter to me. I don’t do politics. I only do law and in this instance constitutional law.”
New film ‘Hard Miles’ captures bicycles, rides of passage and second chances
Bicycles are as quintessentially Colorado as 14ers and national parks, and for decades, Greg Townsend provided that very opportunity for countless young people — leading them from the medium-security correctional school where he worked in Watkins, Colorado, on rides across the country. A new film, “Hard Miles,” is based on Townsend– starring Matthew Modine. It screens Saturday at the Denver Botanic Garden as part of the Denver Film Festival.
Psychological thriller film ‘Soft Liquid Center’ looks at messy underbelly of relationships
All things being equal, Steph Holmbo certainly wouldn’t have wanted to be part of an abusive relationship, one where gaslighting and psychological trauma was part of her daily existence. But years later. Holmbo has captured the horrific experience in a new film, Soft Liquid Center. The writer, producer and star, Holmbo led an all-Colorado cast in making the movie, which is being shown this weekend at the Denver Film Festival.
Interview: Holding law enforcement accountable goes beyond charging police officers. It’s about stopping harm from happening in the first place
Following the verdict in the first trial of the Aurora officers charged in Elijah McClain’s death, National Police Accountability Project’s executive director spoke with Colorado Matters about the ebbs and flows that come from working to hold police accountable for their actions.
Interview: Why Coach Prime’s arrival at CU is a movement for Black communities in Colorado and nationwide
Deion Sanders and his team represent far more than wins and losses — especially for a Black community searching for signs of empowerment and authenticity.
Interview: Rep. Jason Crow on the push to keep Donald Trump off the 2024 Colorado ballot
The War Between the States dates back more than 150 years, but Jason Crow says the memories of a more recent civil warfare aren’t very far away. turn to the White House. It’s why he thinks there’s merit to a movement that’s taking place in Colorado and a handful of states across the country.
