
March 31, 2025: Republicans turn the page, Colorado’s short school year, labor department struggles, Amache survivor’s farewell
Get a rundown of the state’s top news, including the new direction for Colorado’s Republican party.

Why does Colorado have the shortest school year of any state?
While it seems like Colorado students are getting short-changed, it’s important to look at the instructional hours mandated. Here’s how Colorado stacks up.

‘They are trying to erase us’ Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community confronts fear with resilience for this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility
This year’s International Transgender Day of Visibility feels more somber for some with the recent impacts on the community under the new Trump administration.

The trial for driver accused of the killing cycling star Magnus White begins today
Yeva Smilianska is charged with vehicular homicide. Her attorneys say the wheel malfunctioned. Prosecution says she fell asleep.

Still Dreaming of You: Coloradans honor Selena 30 years after her death with art, a car show, and more
The Como la Flor art show kicks off at the First Friday Art Walk in Lakewood on April 4 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Perspectives on water after 30 years of talking about it in the Arkansas River Basin
Water managers and users from all over Colorado met to talk about the often contentious nature of water and to look for possible solutions to longstanding, reoccurring and often vexing questions about the precious resource.

Meet the dogs of the Colorado Capitol. Like, literal dogs
The seat of Colorado’s government can sometimes feel like a doggy day care as Gov. Jared Polis and several state lawmakers frequently bring their pups to work.

Brita Horn of Routt County wins race for GOP Chair
Horn was part of an unsuccessful effort last year to oust outgoing chair Dave Williams.

Colorado will bring NYC community college support program to two state rural campuses
Colorado Mountain College and Lamar Community College will adopt a NYC student support program.

Protestors push back against Steve Bannon address to state Republican Party gala in Colorado Springs
Colorado Republicans had already switched venues multiple times due to push back against the conservative right-wing figure.

‘Personality differences’ behind the sudden absence of Rep. Dusty Johnson from Health Committee
The Fort Morgan Republican has been replaced by a substitute for the past three weeks.

Polis signs bill allowing universities to pay student athletes — but warns about lack of transparency
Lawmakers and Gov. Polis agreed they must allow the payments, but there was significant debate about whether those payments should be secret.

Insurance on the brink: Colorado faces rising premiums, increased non-renewals amid climate disasters
Many Coloradans are struggling to find or keep coverage.

‘You can’t stop this work or you go backwards,’ Colorado HIV researchers whose federal funding is canceled say AIDS deaths will increase
Two Colorado researchers have been trying to stop HIV and AIDS in the populations who are most affected.