We Asked Colorado Faith Leaders About Religion And Politics. They Talked About Abortion, Racism And More
What role do places of worship and faith leaders have in contributing to the political divide in the country — and in healing it?
‘The Worst Halloween Ever:’ Coloradans Worried About A Coronavirus Spike Change Their Holiday Plans
Surges in coronavirus cases have forced Colorado counties to implement stricter rules, and prompted people to adjust their holiday plans.
Police And Politicians Are At Odds Over Whether Aurora’s No-Knock Warrant Ban Will Make City Safer
Aurora is the first Colorado city to ban no-knock warrants, a policy that made headlines after the death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky.
Colorado Wonders: How To Make Sure Your Signature Is Valid On Your Ballot
Colorado clerks have rejected 100,000 ballots since 2016 — mostly because of mismatched signatures. That finding — after a CPR News investigation — made some voters wonder how to make sure their signature is valid. CPR’s Hayley Sanchez has the answer to this Colorado Wonders question.
Southern Colorado Man Pleads Guilty In Pueblo Synagogue Bombing Plot
Richard Holzer, who described himself as a white supremacist, will be sentenced early next year on federal hate crime and explosives charges for his plot to destroy Pueblo’s Temple Emanuel last year.
A Boulder County Voter Had Ballot Signature Questions. We Connected Her With The Clerk For Advice
A 100,000 ballots have been rejected by Colorado clerks in state elections since 2016 — most because of mismatched signatures. That finding from a CPR News investigation is one reason some voters are curious how to make sure the signatures on their ballots are valid this election.
Cameron Peak Fire Burns Nearly 30,000 Acres In A Day, Now Is Largest Fire In Colorado History
The fire has burned more than 164,000 acres, and fire officials expect more dry, windy days this week that could push the flames even farther.
Bureau Of Land Management Head William Perry Pendley Has Been Serving Illegally, Federal Judge Rules
Environmentalists are celebrating after the controversial head of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management was forced to stop leading the agency Friday.
Colorado’s Mask Mandate Extended For Another 30 Days
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has extended the statewide mask order to go through October 12, 2020.
Christian Leader Sean Feucht’s Visits To Fort Collins And Colorado Springs Worry Health Officials
Feucht, a controversial faith leader from California, brings his “Worship Protest” to Colorado, creating concern about coronavirus spread.
Colorado’s Fall Colors: Expect A Pretty Average Year, But Still ‘A Great Show’
Fall colors in Southern Colorado will arrive a little earlier than normal and probably won’t be as colorful. The rest of the state will be on par for a regular year. But rain, cold weather and wind could easily make or break the season.
Essay Contest Challenges Denver High School Students To Examine The Legacy Of Racial Injustice
A Colorado group has asked Denver high school students to look at the history of racial injustice in the United States and write about its legacy for an essay contest.
Nerves, Tears And Lots Of Improvising Mark The Early Weeks Of School In Colorado
Hundreds of thousands of Colorado parents, teachers and students just finished — or survived — their first weeks of school amid the coronavirus pandemic this fall.
Gov. Polis Pushes Back Last Call For Alcohol In Colorado By One Hour
Starting Saturday, bars and restaurants statewide can sell and serve alcohol until 11 p.m., an hour later than what Polis’ previous order allowed.
In An Era Of Tearing Down Monuments, Colorado Lynching Sites May Gain Historical Markers
This summer has seen protests over racially motivated police killings and calls for racial justice. Some of the attention focuses on acknowledging historic injustices. A listener asked Colorado Wonders if the state was the site of any lynchings.
Grizzly Creek Fire On I-70 In Glenwood Canyon Forces Residents To Evacuate
Residents of No Name and Lookout Mountain were issued evacuation orders Tuesday afternoon.
