
Why is classical music still important? Violinist Joshua Bell has some thoughts in his recent TED Talk
Superstar violinist Joshua Bell asked his TED Talk audience, “Do we need classical music?

Blue states that sued kept most CDC grants, while red states feel the brunt of Trump’s clawbacks
The Trump administration’s cuts of public health funds to state and local health departments had vastly uneven effects depending on the political leanings of where someone lives, a new KFF Health News analysis shows.


Hot air balloons to fill the skies over Colorado Springs for Labor Day Lift Off event
Hot air balloons are expected to launch at 7 a.m.

OSHA investigating death of 6 workers at dairy farm near Keenesburg
The Denver office of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health could have assisted, but was closed by federal budget cuts in the spring.

Colorado governor cuts spending on Medicaid, higher education and grants to plug $750M hole in state budget
During the special session, the legislature passed a bill ceding the responsibility of cutting the budget to the governor’s office.
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The Colorado River is in trouble. Some groups want the government to step up
Environmental groups urged the Bureau of Reclamation to use its authority to curb water waste in the Lower Basin states: California, Arizona and Nevada.

Eagle passes a ban on flavor tobacco, becoming the 14th Colorado municipality to approve one
In November, Denver voters will weigh in on whether to repeal a ban passed by city council last year.

Here’s what’s on the screen at this year’s Telluride Film Festival
Even if you can't make it to the festival, here are films to look forward to in the coming months.

University of Northern Colorado among colleges welcoming pets in dorms to reduce students’ stress and anxiety
For students, the companionship can help reduce stress, anxiety and homesickness. The colleges also see benefits for student engagement and helping them build connections with one another.

The Winter Park Film Festival brings stories of athletes, adventurers and life on earth to the screen
The festival returns for its third year from Sept. 5-7 in Grand County.

Lightning storms, heat impact state fair attendance. Organizers say concerts, livestock shows and more going well
More than 110,000 people came to the fair on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, despite heat and rain.

Pueblo voters to decide on whether to keep or dump strong mayor structure
“People voted to change to a strong mayor because they were frustrated with the lack of leadership among the city council members,” Graham said at Monday's meeting. “City council was unable to provide a unified clear and consistent path forward for the city. Nothing has changed.”

As the FDA approves new COVID vaccine guidelines for the fall, Colorado might look elsewhere for guidance
On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID vaccines for the fall season that limit who can get the shots.

One Chickasaw composer and a string quartet search for an American sound
On the new album "Woodland Songs," Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and the Dover Quartet collaborate on music with deep American roots.

Startup sports festival promising no drug testing files $800 million lawsuit against critics
The Enhanced Games portray themselves as a league designed to push the limits of human ability while using science to monitor athletes' intake without punishing them for taking drugs that are banned.

Xcel Energy races to fast-track clean energy projects before federal tax credits vanish
The state and Xcel are rushing to get several wind and solar projects approved before the Trump administration wipes away billions of dollars in renewable energy tax credits.

How Yunchan Lim changed my mind about Tchaikovsky’s ‘Seasons’
In a new album, the youngest ever Van Cliburn winner puts his own stamp on Tchaikovsky's undervalued set of piano pieces called "The Seasons".