Colorado Gets An ‘F’ For Effort In National Education Report Card
When it comes to fairness in education funding, Colorado received a “C” grade in the Education Law Center’s “Is School Funding Fair” Spring 2015 report card.
New Law Places More Scrutiny On Medical Marijuana
A new Colorado law will lead to more concrete guidelines about how, and why, physicians recommend medical marijuana to patients.
Beta Test: The Mystery Of Nighttime Thunderstorms On The Plains
Nighttime storms have baffled scientists for years. Now, a very large group of scientists is pulling all-nighters to solve the mystery.
College Commencement Speech Time: Some Noteworthy Moments
Excerpts from this years commencement speakers at Colorado colleges and universities.
Visiting DU scholar Emad Shahin sentenced to death in Egypt
Shahin was a respected professor of public policy at the American University in Cairo. Now he’s targeted by the military regime.
Where is the science behind medical marijuana? National Geographic takes a look
Hampton Sides profiles several scientists who are taking a serious look at marijuana through advanced research.
How many hours must a Denver janitor work to pay rent?
Low-wage workers in the Denver metro area are required to work long hours just to live in the city and maintain a moderate lifestyle.
A new Denver Public Library social worker helps the needy
Denver Public Library’s social worker is based in the downtown branch, a place where homeless people congregate.
Young workers heading to Colorado part of major population shift
The migration of workers, mostly aged 25-34, has slowly moved the population center of the United States to Missouri. Soon that center could be in Colorado.
Father, Daughter Wildfire Fighters On Increasing Danger And Climate Change
Colorado’s wildfires have become so bad that fire departments are increasingly reluctant to send firefighters to the front line, a new documentary says.
Legislature plans for state’s aging Boomers
From the state economy and labor force, to care-giving and local budgets, Colorado has a lot to think about when it comes to an aging population.
Colorado hikers beware: Live military munitions can be found on some public lands
Around Camp Hale, a World War II-era training ground, a clean up effort aims to remove remnant explosive devices.
Boulder singer Otis Taylor tackles tough decisions in ‘Hey Joe Opus’
The Boulder musician chose “decisions” as a theme for his new album, “Hey Joe Opus: Red Meat.”
CSU basketball one of first to use high-tech player eval system
The team is coming off one of the best seasons in team history — and the first year the school implemented a cutting-edge system that is used by every pro team.
Denver’s mayoral race draws few well known challengers for Hancock
Nevertheless, the challengers hope to capitalize on some of the discontent in Denver surrounding development, affordable housing, transportation and other issues.
At Holmes trial, Wayne Wicks keeps global television coverage humming
Wayne Wicks has been working since February to make global media coverage of the Holmes trial seamless. He’s managed the press pool for other high profile trials in Colorado.
