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Government and Politics

Palmer Lake trustee resigns after postponement of public hearing regarding zoning for possible Buc-ee’s

By Andrea Chalfin

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You can apply to Colorado’s colleges and universities for free this week

Congress Shutdown

Government and Politics

Survey: Have you been impacted by the shutdown?

By Colorado Public Radio Staff

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What schools stand to lose in the battle over the next federal education budget

By NPR

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Colorado Wonders

Between the Western Colorado towns of Whitewater and Gateway, a geological marvel — and mystery

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Prices through marketplace health insurance could double as government shutdown dispute digs in

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CU football coach Deion Sanders ‘hurting like crazy’ and believes he has more blood clots

By The Associated Press

Will 24 new paraprofessionals help students in this Colorado school district become better readers?

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Extreme heat, smoke inhalation a growing issue at Colorado’s prisons

By Andrea Dukakis

GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK

Government and Politics

What’s going on at national parks in Colorado during the shutdown?

By Sandy Battulga

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Western Slope farmers and ranchers still tallying the cost of summer wildfires

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Pikes Peak region remains ‘prosperous,’ according to UCCS Economic Forum

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Denver-based Simpson Property Group, Greystar and others agree to a $141M to settle rent-setting lawsuit

By The Associated Press

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Listen: A viral cake picnic serves up sugar, community and pickles

By Sandy Battulga

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Colorado’s new ‘Music Advocacy Day’ hopes to lay the groundwork for music policy progress

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

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