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.
Why Weld County has more tornadoes than anywhere else in the U.S.
There were two category EF-3 or stronger tornadoes this year in Colorado — the first time that happened in 30 years.
The Denver Nuggets are the NBA champions!
The celebrations have just begun after the Denver Nuggets won the NBA Finals Monday night. On Thursday there will be a parade and rally in Denver. Head coach Michael Malone is already looking ahead to the next season and is quick to thank fans for their support as the team built toward this victory 47 years in the making.
As Nuggets go for their first-ever NBA championship title, the journey’s been one of inspiration
Ya gotta believe. Tonight, the Denver Nuggets enter game three of the NBA championships tied one-to-one. Fans had been hoping for a sweep of the Miami Heat. And if you don’t necessarily believe, we’ll chat with a man who does– CPR’s own super-fan, Vic Vela.
Colorado’s wetlands are endangered by climate change and invasive species. New federal money will help protect them
The Bureau of Land Management is giving $5 million for North Park near Walden and just more than $6 million for the San Luis Valley.
Colorado weather: Memorial Day weekend brings warmer temps and a smaller chance of afternoon storms
The chance of afternoon and evening storms drops to less than 20 percent from Saturday through Memorial Day.
We answer your Colorado gardening questions for spring planting season
From flowers to vegetables, trees to grasses, and perennial pests.
Mayor-elect Yemi Mobolade talks priorities as he readies to take the helm of Colorado’s second-largest city
Yemi Mobolade, a Nigerian immigrant, is the first Black man elected to lead Colorado Springs. He discussed his new role, his faith and getting ready to hit the ground running.
StoryCorps Mobile heads to Colorado Springs to collect stories about life, family, and friends
StoryCorps is coming to Colorado Springs. And your chance to sign up begins tomorrow, May 18, 2023. The project gathers the stories of everyday people in their own words. Conversations between family or friends get archived in the Library of Congress.
Exploring the archives of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science three stories underground
When you visit the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, you get to see fossils, gems, and animals from around the world. But there is plenty more at the museum that the public does not often get to see.
CPR’s new podcast ‘My Story So Far’ shows how cathartic sharing can be
It can be powerful to tell your own story. Cathartic. Healing. That’s core to the new CPR podcast “My Story So Far.” Creator and host Luis Antonio Perez is here with a preview.
Denverite’s mayoral forum looks at issues of underserved communities
Ballots for the Denver election hit the mail earlier this week; among the key races voters will decide on is mayor — a position that will impact well beyond city limits. Seven of the mayoral candidates took part in a forum hosted by our sister publication, Denverite. It was produced with the help of non-profits focused on under-served communities.
