Adult zebra mussels were recently discovered in the Colorado River and a nearby lake in Grand Junction on the Western Slope. Wildlife officials have officials designated that area of the Colorado River as “infested.” Shannon Mullane is a reporter for the Colorado Sun . She discussed zebra mussels with KUNC's Desmond O'Boyle

Kevin France, a professor of astrophysics at the University of Colorado Boulder, discusses the Habitable Worlds Observatory, a new space telescope that could help us find new worlds.

Multiple corresponding events will take place on campus, including a debate and additional vigils.

Ted Cooke had been tapped to run the Bureau of Reclamation, but withdrew as some Upper Basin states worried about potential bias.

National Cancer Institute will stop funding research consortium that includes Children’s Hospital Colorado.

High school students from across Denver held a rally on the Capitol steps Wednesday in the wake of the state’s latest high school shooting.

A coalition of liberal groups are proposing a new tax measure to add additional funding for K through 12 schools and higher education. The measure would be in the November 2026 ballot. Melanie Asmar, Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Colorado, discussed this with KUNC's Desmond O'Boyle.

Rep. Brittany Pettersen introduced a resolution to condemn last week's “horrific act of violence” and raise up those touched by it.

Colorado water officials this week (September 5th) will weigh in on whether a pair of Colorado River power rights can be used to benefit the environment. Allowing the state to use Shoshone’s water rights could save fish and improve the aquatic environment in the watershed. The Colorado Sun's Shannon Mullane discussed the topic with KUNC's Desmond O'Boyle

Rural resort areas have seen a surge in hunger since the pandemic. Fewer people on SNAP will put even more pressure on local services, nonprofit leaders say.