Memorial Day weekend likely to be rainy for much of Colorado
It’s just part of the weather extremes already underway ahead of the summer in the state.
Four locations added to Colorado’s Most Endangered Places list
San Luis Valley house featured in Indiana Jones movie among the historic sites at risk.
Denver flyers with ‘construction fatigue’ can take hope in 2025, says airport CEO
In a live interview on Colorado Matters, DIA CEO Phil Washington discusses handling increase traffic on Peña Boulevard, changes to airport security checkpoints, new service to international destinations and more.
‘Youth on Rewind’ asks: When does civic life begin and end?
When President Biden leaves office, he’ll be 83. His successor, Donald Trump, will be 78. How should age factor into leadership, at either end of the timeline? The podcast “Youth on Rewind,” produced in Denver, explores that question in a recent episode. Let’s listen to some of the discussion with Miah Edwards, Delaney Lim, Lucy Richardson, and Jasenia Sutherlin.
Heat stress, heat stroke, and rethinking neighborhoods to stay cool
Dr. Jay Lemery helps us understand the impact of extreme heat.
Sophia Smith is back in U.S. colors to begin the journey to the Olympics
Smith is one of three Colorado natives vying for a spot on the Olympic team.
April 10, 2024: Griswold impeachment attempt fails; Author inspires incarcerated readers and writers
An attempt to impeach Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold failed at the state Capitol. We get perspective from public affairs reporter Bente Birkeland.
A bowling alley, a steam power plant, and even a museum are Colorado’s newest ‘Most Endangered Places’
The list is updated every ear to highlight buildings and locations throughout the state that are at risk of loss due.
Colorado’s new youth advisor to the EPA says climate change isn’t just a future issue – it’s having an impact on the present
Gabriel Nagel hopes to encourage more young people to get involved in the fight against climate change
An arctic blast in an age of climate change
Colorado just endured an arctic blast that set new record-low temperatures in parts of the state. Will we see another one this winter? And how does climate change factor into the extreme weather? These are some of the questions Ryan Warner asks Denver7 chief meteorologist Mike Nelson in their monthly conversation about the interplay between weather and climate.
Granddaughter of Pearl Harbor survivor says new USS Arizona submarine honors the past and embraces the present
The Navy’s new submarine will be the first to carry the name Arizona since the attack at Pearl Harbor.
New state historian wants to diversify understanding of Colorado’s past, present, and future
Claire Oberon Garcia wants to help preserve parts of the state that have significance to underrepresented people in Colorado.
Colorado among 33 states to file lawsuit against Meta, claiming it’s addictive to children
Colorado is one of 33 states suing Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook. The suit claims the platforms can be addictive and harm children’s mental health. Chandra Thomas Whitfield discussed the case with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.
New season of ‘Music Blocks’ finds connection, culture, and community through musical instruments
How music is created. What makes it special. And how it connects us. They’re all themes of CPR’s podcast Music Blocks, offering digestible episodes that work as well in cars as they do in classrooms. The third season is now out with a focus on how the instruments themselves can create connection and community across cultures.
