Lance Benzel, The Colorado Sun

Washington state does well in a new set of measures, but so do solidly red Iowa and Kansas. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Lance Benzel and then read the entire article at the link below.

Anthem and Rocky Mountain Health Plans have withdrawn their notice to discontinue several insurance plans mostly along the Front Range. The move comes after the state legislature made new funding available during the recent special session. KUNC's Desmond O'Boyle discusses the subject with the Colorado Sun's Lance Benzel.

Elk attacks have been on the rise in Colorado in recent weeks. Two of the attacks involved small children just outside Rocky Mountain National Park. The attacks have prompted state wildlife officials to increase awareness around aggressive elk and advise tourists and residents about how to stay safe. The Colorado Sun Editor Lance Benzel joined KUNC's Michael Lyle, Jr. to get more on this story.