The Community College of Aurora offers students $500 grants to help them during emergencies
The Community College of Aurora is part of a growing trend of colleges and universities giving students microgrants to help with life emergencies.
Safeway strike ends as Albertsons and local union reach agreement
Safeway workers in Colorado reached an agreement with Albertsons on Saturday, ending a two-week strike after local union leaders met with Safeway and its parent company on July 4.
Denver native, Earth, Wind & Fire vocalist Philip Bailey answers fans’ burning questions
The legendary band kicked off its recent tour at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater in Greenwood Village over the Father’s Day 2025 weekend.
For this 101-year-old, staying connected may be the secret to longevity
Howard Berger may be among the most social 101-year-olds around.
July 4, 2025: For the Fourth of July, bald eagles, buffalo, Johnny Appleseed, and America the Beautiful
Happy Fourth of July! Today, how the bald eagle finally became the nation’s bird after nearly 250 years and the return of the bison to Colorado. Plus, a Fort Collins horticulturalist is preserving the legacy tree of Johnny Appleseed, and the Colorado inspiration for “America the Beautiful.”
BONUS: NPR’s Lakshmi Singh with Colorado Today host Bazi Kanani
Lakshmi talks about her life, her career, and how her outlook on news has changed in recent years.
How one Colorado Springs intersection and a bronze monument became a crossroads for controversy
The debate over a statue of city founder General William J. Palmer at the intersection of Platte and Nevada Avenues continues.
SafeSport paid investigator’s way to training, socials despite knowing he had legal problems
Less than a week after SafeSport learned of allegations against an investigator for theft and harassment, it paid his way to agency headquarters for an all-staff training session.
I-70 reopens after long closure due to deadly multi-car crash and fire
Westbound drivers were told to go back to Denver and wait for it to reopen.
Congressional Republicans defy expectations and send megabill to Trump
It was a tough slog, but the House passed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” with support from Colorado’s Republicans, even as several members expressed reservations about different aspects of the bill.
July 3, 2025: For this Colorado Centenarian, connection is key; The impact of ‘forever chemicals’
For 101-year-old Harold Berger, connecting with people is just one key to longevity and enjoying life. Then, the clean up continues in Galeton, Colorado where there was a massive oil spill two months ago. Also, understanding the impact of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS with climate reporter and author Sharon Udasin. Plus, we revisit how robotics are revolutionizing liver transplants. And Denver funk band Lettuce collaborates with the Colorado Symphony.
Sip with Schnip
Join us for an evening of great beer, good conversation, and local flavor at Sip With Schnip—Wednesday, July 24th from 6–9PM at Goat Patch Brewing Northgate.
