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May 18, 2023: New Colorado Springs mayor; Impact of farm bill in Colorado

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Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Yemi Mobolade takes the stage with his family after initial results show him leading by a large margin against contender and current councilman, Wayne Williams, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Now that he's mayor of Colorado Springs, what will Yemi Mobolade do to achieve the city of inclusion and prosperity he envisions? Then, from crop insurance to conservation, Colorado farmers and ranchers are closely watching the Farm Bill debate in Washington. And, how a Black man moved from a tough inner city neighborhood to become a professional ballet dancer.