A Walk Through Colorado Poet Laureate Bobby LeFebre’s North Denver Neighborhood
The state’s new poet laureate shows CPR around his north Denver neighborhood, which has undergone major development since he was a child.
Cannabis In The Ancient World
It’s no secret the ancient Greeks and Romans loved drinking wine. But new research from a University of Colorado-Denver professor reveals they also enjoyed consuming cannabis.
The Tom Behind Tom’s Diner Looks Back On 20 Years At Denver’s Iconic Greasy Spoon
While he doesn’t consider the building itself historic, he believes the memories made there are truly nostalgic for people.
Teen Shares Personal Struggles With Depression In Documentary, ‘Surviving’
For parents, it might be one of the hardest things to hear from a child. That they’ve tried to harm themselves. 18-year-old Sorin Santos of Manitou Springs has struggled with depression and thoughts of suicide, which he explores in a new documentary, called “Surviving.” Cassandra Walton with Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention joins in the conversation with perspectives as both a mental health expert and a parent. For anyone struggling with a mental health issue, contact Colorado Crisis Services by texting TALK to 38255 or by calling 1-844-493-8255.
The Homegrown Musical ‘The Last Apple Tree’ Tells The History Of A Forgotten Westminster Farm On Its Grounds
The new play from The Catamounts tells the story of Semper Farm, a small section of open space that holds a century of memories for two families.
The Denver Police Just Encrypted Their Scanners And Journalists Are Protesting The Silence
Law enforcement officials said the move was necessary for public safety. But for others, it raises questions about accountability and transparency.
New Expedition To Find Amelia Earhart Launches
The man who found the Titanic 12,000 feet underwater, Robert Ballard, launches an expedition Wednesday to the south Pacific. This time, he’s determined to find Amelia Earhart’s plane. National Geographic will film the search for a documentary set to be released in October. Another Amelia Earhart, the reporter for 9News and a private pilot, talks about the new search.
Artist Behind ‘Cold War Horse’ at Rocky Flats
When he was growing up, artist Jeff Gipe wasn’t entirely sure what his dad did for a living. His workplace was shrouded in secrecy. Years later, Gipe went on to make a piece of art — dedicated to workers like his father. “Cold War Horse” sits near the site of what used to be The Rocky Flats nuclear weapons facility. It’s now a wildlife refuge that, critics fear, is still contaminated. Today, Jeff Gipe is finishing up a documentary on Colorado’s Cold War history called “Half-Life of Memory.”
Study Suggests Increase In Gender Harassment In The Workplace
The #MeToo movement empowered women across the country to talk more openly about sexual assault and harassment. But an unexpected result of the movement? An increase in gender harassment in the workplace. That’s what one study from CU Boulder found.
Bennett Woman Becomes First American To Write For UK Commando Comic Series
Hailey Austin from Bennett, Colo. is the first American to write for the Commando comic series in the UK. She was inspired by the true story of heroes who sacrificed their lives during World War II to save an English town from a burning train filled with munitions.
Soil Testing Could Lead To New Trails At Rocky Flats
For the first time in 13 years, the soil’s being tested at Rocky Flats. The former nuclear weapons plant is now largely a wildlife refuge. More trails running through the refuge are in the works to connect to existing trails across counties for the Rocky Mountain Greenway project.
Empowering Women Through Tackle Football
Colorado just played host to the 10th annual Women’s Football Alliance National Championship. No local teams qualified for the games, but the Mile High Blaze came very close. The team’s owner and GM, Wyn Flato-Dominy talks about inspiring the next generation of female football players.
How A Brand New Highway Cracked Open
Civil engineer Cristina Torres-Machi think better inspections could’ve prevented the damage on U.S. 36.
What’s It Take To Be An Entertainer At Casa Bonita?
Be prepared to use vodka to clean the gorilla suit and emerge from the pool with soggy chips stuck to your face.
Think Mosquitoes Serve No Purpose But To Bug You? This Colorado Researcher Says They May Have Another One (Warning: It’s Bleak)
One of the world’s premier mosquito experts is Colorado Mesa University professor Tim Winegard.
How The Trump Administration’s Threats Of ICE Raids Are Impacting Denver Immigrants
Hans Meyer, a leading immigration attorney in Denver, is advising his undocumented clients in light of the proposed policies.
