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The federal government is freezing some childcare and food funds to Colorado.
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Western Mining HistoryColorado celebrates its 150th birthday later this year – and throughout 2026, the KUNC newsroom will feature fascinating stories from the state's history. We kick things off this week on In The NoCo with the story of a massive ice palace in Leadville. It drew tourists from around the world in the late 1800s. -
Courtesy of Andy Cowell / CU BoulderThe Arapaho language is at risk of disappearing, as fewer members of the tribe have learned to speak it. But a team of language experts at CU Boulder is working to preserve the Arapaho language – and help future generations learn it too.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has referred the hospital for investigation by the agency’s Office of the Inspector General. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter John Ingold and then read the entire article at the link below. -
The five-page Dept. of Energy order, signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, cites “growing resource adequacy concerns” as justification for the move, which followed similar actions in Indiana and Washington. -
The victim has been identified as Kristen Marie Kovatch of Fort Collins. Officials say her death was a result of a mountain lion attack. -
After several months of delays, Nederland’s Board of Trustees is scheduled Tuesday to review and vote on an asset purchase agreement for the Eldora Mountain ski resort. -
A nationwide movement to warn consumers about the health risks of cooking with natural gas has hit a speed bump in Colorado. -
'Take a few minutes to look again': Museums are encouraging visitors to take their time viewing art.Museums are encouraging visitors to take their time viewing artwork in an effort to connect people to the art, the artist and fellow spectators.
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Local elected officials across the region are worried that changes in federal policy are putting their communities at risk from wildfire. But public land agencies say some of the concerns are overstated. -
New data also points to major insurance impacts in places surprising to many, including the Snake River Plain. -
Starting on Jan. 1, international visitors to some of the most visited national parks will face price increases. Some businesses are concerned about a decline of visitors or spending, while others aren't anticipating large impacts. -
Conservationists say the plans for managing the declining species could push them closer to extinction. -
The report finds children raised by grandparents face higher rates of poverty and limited access to support services. -
Lack of snow and economic uncertainty foretell a grim outlook for winter resorts
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