Here’s how Colorado’s doing in bid to meet key early childhood goals
Boosting enrollment in the state-funded preschool program is one of Colorado’s key goals.
Baby Jesus stolen from Fort Collins nativity scene returned anonymously with apology
Baby Jesus was returned after police posted surveillance video of the suspect, who appeared to be a teen or young adult.
Colorado clemencies include a public defender and many community volunteers
Gov. Jared Polis issued pardons the Friday before Christmas week.
No charges filed for posting of voting machine passwords
The Denver District Attorney’s office concluded the sensitive information ended up online accidentally, and not on purpose.
Town of Vail denies wrongdoing in response to Denver artist’s lawsuit
Artist Danielle Seewalker had Vail opportunity rescinded after she created a piece — unrelated to the residency — parallelling Gazans and Native Americans.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife catches coyote that attacked Colorado Springs girl on Thanksgiving
The search has ended for a coyote that attacked a 4-year-old girl after she and another child approached the animal.
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A government shutdown is looming: when it could happen and how it would affect Coloradans
Air travel, mail delivery, government paychecks and more — here's what will continue if the government shuts down, and what will go on pause.
Colorado College encourages international students to return before Presidential Inauguration
The spring semester at the liberal arts college in Colorado Springs begins on Inauguration Day.
Lawsuit challenges Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, saying it violates free speech
The lawsuit was filed by the same firm that represented a Colorado Christian graphic artist who won their freedom of speech case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2023.
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The best books of 2024, as read and recommended by staff — and friends — of Colorado Public Radio.
ACLU of Colorado sues Elizabeth School District over book bans
The lawsuit argues the book ban violates the First Amendment, the Free Speech Clause of the Colorado Constitution and deprives students of access to a diversity of information and viewpoints.
Colorado Springs mother sues McDonald’s for alleged E. coli poisoning during October outbreak
The lawsuit alleges a woman and her daughter were both hospitalized after eating a Double Quarter-Pounder.
Listen: Conversations about building community reveal widespread longing for spaces to gather
NPR Member stations spoke with people around the country as part of our series Seeking Common Ground. A range of people and political views share a longing for places to create a sense of community.
Congress passes bill to increase outdoor recreation opportunities
The legislation, which touches on everything from long-distance bike trails to shooting ranges, contains a number of Colorado priorities.
Colorado budget picture still tight, but slightly improved in forecast
Still unknown: How a new presidential administration might change priorities, funding.
Suspect charged with bias-related crime for allegedly attacking Grand Junction TV employee
The assailant is said to have tackled and choked the victim.
