Regulating the Medical Marijuana Industry
Businesses that supply medical marijuana are popping up around the state.The sudden boomhas local officials, and the industry itself, scrambling to keep up.Ryan Warner talks with CPR’s Megan Verlee.
Downtown Development in the Recession
Ryan Warner speaks with urban planner Ken Schroeppel, who runs the blog DenverInfill.com, about projects that are on hold and ones moving forward.
Colorado Hospitals Look Ahead to Reform
Details of a health care overhaul aren’t finalized, but Colorado hospitals are already considering what it could mean for them.
Smart Meal Gets Nod From CDC
The program encourages Colorado restaurants to offer meals that meets specific nutritional requirements. Ryan Warner speaks with Chris Reinold of the Centers for Disease Control.
Parents Bring Not-So-Sick Kids To ER
Pediatricians may be seeing a lot of kids with serious cases of the flu, but they’re also seeing kids who should stay home. Ryan Warner speaks with Dr.
Vitamin D May Prolong Life For Elderly
Ryan Warner speaks with Adit Ginde, Assistant Professor at UC Denver School of Medicine, who co-authored this new study.
Colorado Firm Develops Alzheimer’s Treatment
Broomfield-based Accera has released a new supplement that trials have shown is effective in treating memory loss. Ryan Warner speaks with CEO Steve Orndorff about Axona.
Boulder Bike-to-School Program Goes Int’l
The “Freiker” — or frequent biker — program is expanding across the U.S. and Canada. Ryan Warner speaks with co-founder Tim Carlin.
Donkey Drama In Cripple Creek
A herd of donkeys is allowed to roam through town.One was recently shot.Another disappeared but has turned up.
Boulder & The Future of Natural Foods
A CU study finds the natural and organic food industry contributes $2 billion a year to Boulder’s economy. But the industry’s growth is slowing in tough times.
Boulder Debates Scale of Homes
The city council is considering a proposal to discourage so-called McMansions. Ryan Warner speaks with City Councilman Macon Cowles, who supports the measure, and homeowner Warren Hultquist, who’s against it.
In Times Like These: Denver Tattoo Business Thrives
Tattoofinder.com started during the dot-com bust and is expanding in the current downturn. Ryan Warner talks to CEO Lou Bardach.
Businesses Brace for Swine Flu
Ryan Warner talks with labor and employment attorney Danielle Urban, who is advising business owners what to do if large numbers of employees contract swine flu this winter.
Preventing Suicide at Buckley AFB
Ryan Warner speaks with Lt. Col. Ed Vaughan, founder of the new Colorado Wingman Project.
How To Treat The Flu At Home
The message from health officials is clear: if you think you have the flu, stay home. That’s true for both Swine flu and seasonal flu.
