Why the inspiration for Lucy from ‘Peanuts’ was bittersweet about her fame
Louanne Van Pelt, who died earlier this month, knew Charles Schulz and was the basis for Lucy, who was often a thorn in the sides of the rest of the Charlie Brown gang.
Hickenlooper insists he’s not interested in being vice president
In his regular conversation with Colorado Matters, the governor talked about police reform bills, transparency after school shootings and more.
After third straight World Cup title, skier Mikaela Shiffrin talks about what’s next
Shiffrin, who said recently she hopes to always be called a “rising star,” explains why it’s hard to stay humble.
Two Colorado teachers talk about whether there’s too much testing in schools
At the Capitol and kitchen tables, Coloradans are trying to answer the question of how much standardized testing is too much. The latest test is called the PARCC.
Essay: Denver’s home, but the Yankees will always be David London’s home team
As the baseball season begins, a Colorado fan who grew up in New York waxes nostalgic.
Loud & Clear: Colorado Matters listeners react to governor, ‘Bright by Text’ and rescued lions
Colorado Matters listeners weigh in on recent segments in “Loud & Clear.”
A few things to look forward to as the Colorado Rockies’ season opens
Most experts predict the Colorado Rockies will finish the season with one of the worst records in Major League Baseball. But there are still reasons to get excited.
After 60 years, Denver photojournalist to retire his floor seat at the Final Four
Rich Clarkson shot his first Final Four as a freshman at Kansas. He says his best advice to young photographers is: “Have something to say. Then use the camera.”
Hickenlooper ‘revolted’ by attack on pregnant woman, open to debate on fetal homicide
In his regular interview with Colorado Matters, the governor said, “The nature of this crime… really compels us to want to do something.”
Four lawsuits seek to upend Colorado’s recreational marijuana industry
Friday is the deadline for Colorado to respond to the first suit that was filed by Nebraska and Oklahoma.
How to prepare your garden for a bountiful harvest in 2015
Larry Stebbins, author of the “Backyard Vegetable Gardening Guide” for Front Range and high altitude home gardeners, shares his tips.
Lawmakers approve bill to regulate powdered alcohol
A product called Palcohol could go on sale this year, according to the company. Lawmakers are supporting regulation.
Q&A: State regulators poised to make rules for powdered alcohol
Following federal approval last week, powered alcohol could go on sale before summer.
A new effort to save skiers from avalanche deaths launches in Colorado
Amid six avalanche deaths so far this year, a coalition gathers with the idea of saving lives.
The real story behind daylight savings time in the U.S. and Colorado
A Longmont couple wants voters to force a change to Daylight Saving Time rules, which have a knotty history in Colorado.
Loud & Clear: Listeners on our Hickenlooper interview, ‘dark skies,’ and buffalo vs. bison
In Colorado Matters’ regular feedback segment, listeners weigh in on some of our recent segments.