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May 29, 2025: The campaign to free Tina Peters; The teeth behind the benefits of fluoride

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A ‘Free Tina’ ribbon hangs on a stop sign outside the Mesa County Justice Center on Jan. 12, 2025.

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Due to President Trump's involvement and a recent high profile pardon, the governor's office has received hundreds of emails from people wanting to see former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters released from prison. Where does the effort stand? Then, it's long been shown that fluoride helps prevent tooth decay. A young dentist actually discovered it in Colorado Springs in 1901. We get some grounding amid a recent debate about its benefits. And, looking inside oneself to overcome professional barriers. And a unique end-of-the-year school project for students at Warren Tech.