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John Johnson was a prolific Black photographer whose work in the early 20th century left powerful images of what life was like for African Americans living in the Great Plains. With an exhibit featuring his work now open at the Greeley History Museum, we explore Johnson’s photography and his impact on the portrayal of African Americans in the media.

In Colorado, a growing number of young people are in a dire state of mental health crisis. Dr. K. Ron-Li Liaw, the chief of mental health at Children’s Hospital Colorado, says we are experiencing a state of emergency for pediatric mental health.

Today on Colorado Edition: We hear how Coloradans working in our elections system are grappling with misinformation and threats to their safety. And we explore the ongoing youth mental health crisis with the head of mental health at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Today on Colorado Edition: We hear from members of Colorado’s Ukrainian community who gathered for a church service over the weekend. We also examine Colorado’s move to add a public option insurance program and what lessons we can take away from Washington’s public option rollout; and we revisit a conversation about the history and future of Black cowboys in the American west.

On recent Sundays, at Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in northwest Denver, congregants have prayed for their country and loved ones back home. Whether they moved from Ukraine themselves or were born in the United States, they share the same concern over the future of their homeland.

Today on Colorado Edition: We check in with KUNC’s Leigh Paterson, who has been speaking with survivors and experts on the ground in the recovery of the Marshall Fire. And we catch up with two teachers to hear how differences in COVID policies in Colorado schools are impacting both rural and urban students.

Since students returned to classrooms in early January, there have been lots of changes to COVID policies in Colorado schools. Some districts have adjusted or dropped their mask requirements as more counties have done so. With changes to rules around COVID testing, quarantines and sick time, it can be challenging for staff to keep up with the latest.

TikTok user fatblackandgettinit is uniting the majesty of Colorado's outdoors with his own sense of humor and uplifting nature in his channel. He joins Colorado Edition to talk about his journeys and social media fame.

Today on Colorado Edition, we get an update on the current state legislative session. We also hear how new technology might help agriculture producers use less water. We listen back to a conversation on the history of lynchings in Colorado. And, we preview the upcoming annual Denver Jewish Film Festival.

Today on Colorado Edition, we learn about the growing number of recovery homes, where residents live in a substance-free environment. We also cover the hurdles tribal communities face accessing clean water in their homes. Plus, we hear how Arizona is responding to major federal water cutbacks. And, we talk with a member of the Little Rock Nine.