‘When thunder roars, go indoors’ – how to stay safe from lightning heading into severe weather season
This is the start of severe weather season in Colorado. Most tornadoes and thunderstorms occur here between May and August. And when it comes to lightning, awareness is just as important in cities as in the great outdoors. Meteorologist Chris Vagasky is with the National Lightning Safety Council.
This audio is from a discussion that first aired on May 29, 2024.
What to watch for on the final day of Colorado’s legislative session
State lawmakers finish the 2025 legislative session today. What do they still need to accomplish? And what have they achieved? CPR public affairs reporter Bente Birkeland spoke with Ryan Warner heading into the final day.
Colorado public media officials detail threats to federal funding
Many national Republicans have pledged to cut funding to public media. President Donald Trump has asked Congress to rescind funds already allocated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting while at the same time issuing an executive order meant to undermine CPB budget autonomy. The heads of Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS and a rural station in Southwestern Colorado discuss the challenges their stations could face.
Voters in Pueblo appear to reject measure to potentially say goodbye to Black Hills Energy
Despite ongoing concerns about high electric bills, voters in Pueblo appear to have overwhelmingly rejected a measure to potentially end Black Hills Energy’s franchise in the city.
May 7, 2025: Fast-melting snow, guardrails for AI use, Colorado music lift, public media funding fight
It feels like we’re getting plenty of rain this week, but what’s happening to the snow is causing concern.
New tool aims to improve how Colorado funds, plans and invests in wildfire mitigation
Local scientists are hopeful the new tool will help fill the gaps following funding cuts for federal land management and wildfire prevention employees,
Colorado Senate rejects ‘YIGBY’ measure, a priority for Jared Polis that would have boosted housing on church land
The measure, House Bill 1169, would have overridden local zoning laws, escalating a long-running dispute between the state and local governments over housing policy.
Despite big changes, rideshare safety bill still faces opposition from Governor and industry
Lawmakers were trying to increase security for passengers and drivers, but the country’s largest rideshare company says it will leave Colorado if the bill becomes law.
Judge bars federal government from using Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans from Colorado
This is the second time in a week that a federal judge has blocked the administration from sending Venezuelans to the Salvadoran prison under the 18th-century wartime law.
Spring storm brings flood conditions to southeast Colorado
The low-pressure system over much of the state is expected to drop 2 inches of rain in some areas.
Trump administration takes aim at in-state tuition programs for undocumented students
Colorado, Illinois, New York, and New Jersey have in-state tuition programs for undocumented students. Now, the Trump administration plans to take action against those programs.
May 6, 2025: Colorado nonprofits work to overcome cuts; What ‘climate realism’ means for green energy
Federal funding cuts are creating a domino effect for Colorado nonprofits as they work to figure out what’s next. Then, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright says he’s not a climate change denier; he’s a climate change realist. What does that mean for alternative sources of energy? Plus, author Tommy Orange’s commencement message for the graduating class of Fort Lewis College in Durango.
Death of John Elway’s former agent appears to be an accident, sheriff says
Jeff Sperbeck died after falling off a golf cart. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says it “appears to be a horrific accident.”
Legislature rejects Jared Polis’ key effort this year to drive down Colorado home insurance costs
House Bill 1302 would have imposed a 1% fee on every homeowners insurance policy. Homeowners would have borne the cost, which is why the measure died.
