Colorado Today

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The Colorado news you need in less than 15 minutes a day, from Colorado Public Radio’s newsrooms. Get connected with your community and understand how the biggest stories in Colorado impact your life. Available each weekday morning at 6:00 a.m. with hosts Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org.

  1. 2D AGO

    Immigrant patient info could be shared with ICE, changes for RTD, Colorado’s endangered castle, cow kissin’

    Colorado hospitals are now required to share personal information about undocumented immigrants with the federal government. The data could be used by ICE. Then, RTD announced it would revive pre-pandemic transit schedules days after closing the door on a decades-long rail project. Plus, an old family castle is added to the list of endangered places in Colorado. And, if you’re lookin’ for love this Valentine’s weekend, May-belle is available. We take you to a kissing booth… with a fine bovine. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. And finally, you're invited to join us in celebrating Colorado Today’s first anniversary, with an event featuring A Martinez of Up First, March 10 at the Holiday Theater in Denver. Find ticket information here. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley and Bente Birkeland report on new data sharing rules for Colorado hospitals. Denverite’s Andrew Kenney reports on RTD’s increased rail service. CPR’s Ava Kian on the hottest Valentine’s date in Colorado. CPR’s Ryan Warner learns about Hartman Castle. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  2. 3D AGO

    No indictment for Dem video, Missy Woods arraigned, strengthening Colorado's response to domestic violence, Michelin expands statewide

    President Trump labeled a video in which Democratic members of congress, including Rep. Jason Crow, urged members of the military not to follow unlawful orders as "sedition." But a federal grand jury refused to indict him. Then, former state DNA scientist Missy Woods pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that she tampered with results in more than a thousand cases.  Plus, we dive deep into the topic of domestic violence. A bill at the statehouse would require lawmakers conduct a lethality assessment when they respond to situations of possible abuse. The sponsor says the tool might have helped her, if it had been used years ago. But while the assessment can encourage survivors to seek services, around half of Colorado's counties don't have an emergency shelter they can go to. What does that mean for helping people break out of abusive situations? And finally, Michelin says it will start looking statewide, when it reviews restaurants in Colorado. You're invited -- in honor of the show's first anniversary, Colorado Today is hosting an event with A Martinez of Up First, March 10 at the Holiday Theater in Denver. Find ticket information here. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite's Kyle Harris on the rain on tap for Denver this weekend. The Associated Press reports on the grand jury's refusal to indict Rep. Crow and others for unlawful orders video. CPR's Ava Kian on Missy Wood's not guilty plea Wednesday. CPR’s Ava Kian reports on a bill that would make a protocol for domestic violence victims mandatory statewide. University of Denver’s Kaitlyn Sims writes about the state’s dearth of emergency shelter programs for domestic violence survivors for The Conversation.  CPR's Tom Hesse on the Michelin Guide going statewide. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf, Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  3. 4D AGO

    State Dems push back on Trump, layoffs at CO energy lab, Cupid’s little helpers, Olympic gold for CO figure skaters

    Democratic lawmakers are trying to stop some of the president’s new policies, right at the state line. You’ll hear how they plan to do it. Then, more layoffs at one of the state’s largest research laboratories. And we meet a group of women responsible for sending love around the world each Valentine’s Day. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Haylee May takes you inside the Loveland Remailing Program.  CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on the most recent layoffs at the National Lab of the Rockies. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Haylee May, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    15 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Missy Woods heads to court, social media bill inspired by Evergreen shooting, UMS reborn

    The former state lab scientist accused of mishandling years of DNA evidence is set to appear before a judge for her long-delayed arraignment Wednesday — raising questions about justice for victims whose cases were affected. Then, the shooting at Evergreen High School is fueling a push to force social media companies to respond more quickly when law enforcement investigates online threats. Plus, last year was supposed to be the last year for the Underground Music Showcase, but the festival now plans to continue, in a different part of Denver. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: You can vote for your favorite zoo here.  CPR’s Ava Kian recaps the Missy Woods case ahead of her arraignment. Also, CPR’s Ava Kian on Rep. Pettersen’s bill in response to the Evergreen shooting. Denverite’s Kyle Harris writes about the rebirth of UMS. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    13 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Lindsey Vonn crash, DMV disruption, JBS labor troubles, Winter Games at the Olympic Museum

    In Italy, Colorado downhill racer Lindsey Vonn's Olympic comeback hopes ended with her being airlifted from the course. Then, why online and in person DMV services will be interrupted in the coming weeks, and what families had to say to the owner of a Penrose funeral home who left their loved ones to decay. Plus, what's behind the labor troubles at the JBS beef plant in Greeley. And finally, as Colorado Springs' Olympic and Paralympic Museum celebrates the Winter Games, we hear how a former bobsledder first caught the spark. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR contributor John Henderson on Lindsey Vonn’s crash Sunday. Information about DMV closures this month is here … and Denverite’s Kyle Harris explains what they mean for Denver residents in particular. The Associated Press on the sentencing of Return to Natural funeral home owner Jon Hallford. CPR’s Ben Markus on JBS workers’ strike authorization vote. Find the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum’s Winter Games event schedule here. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  6. FEB 6

    Colorado River deadline, Coloradans competing in Milan, ‘Borderlands’ history

    Shorts-weather in February? The Front Range is having another warm, dry week as drought worsens around the state. In the shadow of this nearly-snowless winter, Western states are trying to cut a deal on the future of the Colorado River. Then, meet some of Colorado’s Winter Olympians to watch, from comeback stories to first time events. And, fmr. Sen. Ken Salazar’s roots in Colorado go back much further than there’s been a Colorado. Now his family history is part of a new exhibit, "Borderlands," at History Colorado. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find information on Puppy Bowl XXII. Denverite’s Andrew Kenney on Denver slipping into ‘severe’ drought. CPR’s Ishan Thakore on the approaching Colorado River deadline CPR’s Tony Gorman reports on some of the Colorado athletes at the Winter Olympics  CPR’s Ryan Warner talks with Ken Salazar about “Borderlands” This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Bazi Kanani,Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee, and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  7. FEB 5

    Buc-ee’s changes plans, Evergreen HS shooting update, Trump and elections, wrongful death suit, Broncos fans of the year

    The controversy over whether to build a Buc-ee’s on Monument Hill may be on pause, after the company dropped its annexation application. Plus, the investigation into the Evergreen High School shooting ends without charges for the shooter’s parents. Then, Colorado election officials respond to the president’s call for Republicans to “take over” elections in some places. And the family of a man killed by a Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Finally, meet the Broncos’ Fan(s) of the Year, and the former firehouse they converted into a shrine to the team. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin and CPR’s Bente Birkeland on Buc-ee’s change of plans on Monument Hill. CPR’s Ava Kian on the results of the Evergreen High School shooting investigation. Colorado County Clerks head Matt Crane talks to Colorado Matters about President Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections. CPR’s Tony Gorman on the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Jalin Seabron. KKTV tours the converted fire station where the Broncos Fan of the Year couple houses their collection. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Bazi Kanani, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    12 min

  8. FEB 4

    Avian flu claims 1.3 million chickens, ICE restrictions proposed, Lindsey Vonn to race on torn ACL

    Avian flu has returned to Colorado, putting poultry farms, wild birds and backyard flocks at risk. Then, we'll look at efforts by Democratic state lawmakers to put new controls on how immigration enforcement agents operate in Colorado, including opening them up to civil suits. And one of the state’s most well-known Olympians is pushing through a major knee injury to compete on one of winter sports’ biggest stages in Italy. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Teagan Wendland on the new avian flu outbreak in Weld County. Here's the USDA's bird flu data. The Colorado Sun’s Taylor Delvon on Democratic efforts to further regulate federal immigration enforcement in Colorado. Outside Contributor John Henderson on Lindsey Vonn's determination to race in Olympics.  This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Arlo Perez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    13 min
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The Colorado news you need in less than 15 minutes a day, from Colorado Public Radio’s newsrooms. Get connected with your community and understand how the biggest stories in Colorado impact your life. Available each weekday morning at 6:00 a.m. with hosts Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org.

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    Colorado Public Radio
  • Years Active
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