Potential jurors in Aurora theater shooting case told to prepare for 10-month trial
Already, 2,000 potential jurors were dismissed because of bad addresses or association with the case. It’s expected to take several months for the court to find 12 jurors and 12 alternates.
Loud & Clear: Listeners react to coverage of American Indian mascots bill
In response to an interview about a new bill to require Colorado high schools get approval for using American Indian mascots, a listener wrote in about the terminology used in the piece.
Gov. Hickenlooper expects contradictory tax rule fix to hit ballot in 2016
The governor says the conflict between the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and requirements to fund education the biggest challenge facing Colorado.
Harmony on stage and behind the scenes for Fort Collins sister act SHEL
Folk group SHEL, made up of four sisters, is generating buzz with new songs, self-produced videos and appearances on TV and movie soundtracks.
Some of Hickenlooper’s promises last year are still ‘works in progress’
Ahead of Thursday’s State of the State speech, two Capitol reporters help Colorado Matters review promises the governor made in the annual speech a year ago.
Head of NAACP in Colorado Springs reluctant to speculate about bombing
Henry Allen, Jr., says he wants to let the FBI investigation run its course but would “hate to think we were targeted.”
Broncos look like Peyton Manning’s last Super Bowl-winning team
The Denver Broncos start the playoffs Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts at home.
What falling oil prices mean for Colorado’s economy
Oil prices in Colorado are at a level not seen in five and a half years. That’s both good and bad in this oil-producing state.
Bill to assess Indian-themed school mascots to hit Colorado Legislature
A Colorado lawmaker is proposing the state set up a commission of American Indians to judge whether school nicknames are offensive.
Ouray to celebrate 20 years of climbing on a sheet of ice
The Ouray Ice Festival kicks off Thursday. The town attracts ice climbing’s biggest names — and novices on “bucket list” trips.
Missy Franklin, Rick Reilly and Phil Liggett top a year of sports interviews
As the year winds down, Colorado Matters looks back at some of its favorite conversations in 2014 with athletes and other sports figures.
The year in Colorado music: Hot Rize, Esme Patterson and Ron Miles
Colorado Matters compiles some of the show’s best music interviews from 2014.
Coloradans face choice: tax refund or pay for services, governor says
CPR’s regular interview with Gov. John Hickenlooper covered TABOR refunds, how to make housing more affordable and “disappointing” news about the state’s health exchange.
Rocky Mountain Institute merging with Richard Branson’s climate nonprofit
The 30-year-old RMI, based in Pitkin County, and Branson’s group, Carbon War Room, both focus on combating climate change through market forces.
A year after Arapahoe shooting, former student calls for more transparency
Brett Stewart was in school the day his classmate opened fire. Now he wants to start a dialogue about whether the shooting could have been prevented.
Colorado water plan’s big hurdle: uniting Western Slope, Front Range
Amid fiercer competition for scarce water supplies, Colorado attempts to create a plan for the future.
