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Investigators said the driver of a Chevrolet pickup truck, now identified as 88-year-old Van Lemaster of Cheyenne, Wyoming, drove onto the sidewalk, killing one person and injuring multiple others.
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Lucas Brady Woods/KUNCThe state of Colorado spent nearly $100 million last year on enrichment programs for homeschool students. Earlier this year, lawmakers decided to rein in these programs after learning much of that public funding was paying for activities like golf, skiing, and pickleball – activities that aren't funded for public school students. -
Rae Solomon/KUNCColorado just hit a major clean-energy milestone: In the first six months of this year, more than half of its electricity came from renewable sources, like wind, solar and geothermal. It’s a significant step toward the goal of 100 percent emission-free by the year 2050.
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Thousands of Coloradans are losing health insurance because of narrowing Medicaid eligibility requirements. But one new program is hoping to widen access to birth control by providing it completely free of charge to anyone who wants it. -
Colorado's GOP nominee for governor weighs in on data centers, Flock cameras, and his appeal as a political outsider. -
Colorado’s current attorney general also outlines areas he would work with and push back against the Trump administration. -
Evergreen High School has introduced two Labradors, Norene and Polenta, to help students cope with stress after a school shooting. The dogs, part of a program by Canine Companions, provide a calming presence as students heal. -
The Myrtle House is a new homelessness shelter opening this fall in Fort Collins. It has eight private suites with their own half bathroom. The goal is to give dignity back to unhoused families. -
Chrisanna Elser was accused of stealing a $25 package after a Columbine Valley police sergeant cited Flock surveillance of her car as proof. She now alleges the warrantless tracking violated her constitutional rights. Marty Lenz spoke with Olivia Prentzel of the Colorado Sun and got an update as well.
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New satellite observations show that some global river models struggle to account for dams, reservoirs and other human influences, raising questions about their reliability for water planning. -
It's time to get out on a hike to see Utah's fall colors pop, but the growing trail trash problem might make it less enjoyable. The best thing you can do to help is set a good example. -
The Trump administration tried to shut down campuses last year. Courts kept them open, but enrollment plummeted. Now, it’s on the rise again. -
the government says the rule is outdated and land protections should be state based -
The tribe released two golden eagles in Montana last year. One died in Colorado, likely due to lead poisoning. -
Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming have been slow to fund electric vehicle chargers with federal dollars, while other states in the Mountain West have been more eager.
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