Colorado College Faces Budget Cuts
The college may have to cut as much as 12 million dollars next year. Ryan Warner speaks with CC’s president Richard Celeste.
By Ryan Warner
Sizing Up The Stimulus – What It Means For Schools
Public schools in Colorado face state budget cuts – but also a windfall from the federal stimulus package.
By Ryan Warner
In Times Like These – Laughing Despite the Downturn
The recession is hardly a laughing matter. Or is it? Ryan Warner speaks with certified laughter leaders David and Trisha Ferlic of Wheat Ridge. Learn more at www.denverlaughs.com.
By Ryan Warner
Sizing Up The Stimulus – The Man Who Will Help Oversee Colorado’s Money
The state is counting on roughly $2.8 billion. Ryan Warner talks with Don Elliman, who heads the governor’s Economic Recovery Accountability Board.
By Ryan Warner
CU Students Win Contest to Build Satellite
The orbiter will serve as a space weather station and study the effect of drag on satellites. Ryan Warner speaks with Marcin Pilinski, a University of Colorado graduate student.
By Ryan Warner
Assaults on Prison Staff Increase
Since 2001, assaults on staff in the state have grown 70 percent. Ryan Warner speaks with Pam Kahanic.
By Ryan Warner
Staff Training Aims To Reduce Prison Violence
Prison staff in Colorado are being taught that better communication with inmates can improve safety.
By Ryan Warner
Schools Slog Through Bad Economy
Some districts are better prepared than others to navigate the downturn. Ryan Warner speaks with Jefferson County Superintendent Cindy Stevenson about the $35 million in cuts there.
By Ryan Warner
Boulder Celebrates 150 Years
Miners seeking gold in the nearby mountains settled Boulder. Ryan Warner speaks with historian Silvia Pettem. Early photograph by Joseph Sturtevant.
By Ryan Warner
Female Lawmakers Make Strides in Colorado
Colorado has the highest percentage of female state lawmakers in the country. Ryan Warner talks with Katie Ziegler of the National Conference of State Legislatures in Denver.
By Ryan Warner
Reducing Collisions Between Cars and Animals
Thousands of animals are hit each year crossing Highway 160 in southwestern Colorado. The state is testing a new high-tech warning system. Ryan Warner talks to Mike McVaugh of CDOT.
By Ryan Warner
Colorado Won’t Test A Mileage Tax
The state was looking at an Oregon experiment that charged drivers by the mile. A small device in cars records the mileage.
By Ryan Warner
Following A Freshman Member of Congress
Ryan Warner checks back in with Betsy Markey, a Fort Collins Democrat. She represents the 4th congressional district. Other Betsy Markey stories.
By Ryan Warner
Author Bruce Ducker – “Dizzying Heights: The Aspen Novel”
Ryan Warner talks with Bruce Ducker. The Denver author satirizes the silliness and pursuit of wealth and game among the well-heeled elite, and less fortunate, in Aspen.
By Ryan Warner
Author Bruce Ducker – “Dizzying Heights: The Aspen Novel”
Ryan Warner talks with Bruce Ducker. The Denver author satirizes the silliness and pursuit of wealth and game among the well-heeled elite, and less fortunate, in Aspen.
By Ryan Warner