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Suspect in Boulder Pearl Street attack to plead guilty to state charges

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/04/boulder-firebomb-suspect-to-plead-guilty/

Published: May 4, 2026 21:49

The suspect faces 184 state charges, including first-degree murder and attempted murder.

Colorado’s AI compromise would drop requirement that companies explain how their technology works

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/04/changes-colorado-ai-law-bill/

Published: May 4, 2026 20:35

Companies that create and use artificial intelligence wouldn’t have to disclose how their systems help make decisions on things like hiring, loans and housing under a bill introduced Friday in the Colorado Senate.

A spring weather rollercoaster will hit the Front Range this week. Here’s what to expect

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/04/winter-storm-colorado-weather-may/

Published: May 4, 2026 19:39

Cold fronts moving in from Canada could bring feet of snow to the mountains and slick commutes in the metro.

Out-of-state visitors will now pay more to enter Colorado state parks

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/04/colorado-state-parks-charge-out-of-state-visitors/

Published: May 4, 2026 16:47

New fee system aims to boost funding for park maintenance.

First responders in the Mountain West start blood transfusions before the hospital

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/04/first-responders-mountain-west-blood-transfusions-before-hospital/

Published: May 4, 2026 10:00

People in serious car crashes or ski accidents can lose a lot of blood quickly. The faster they get blood, the better their chances of surviving.

Has Colorado’s budget crisis pushed a collapsing child care system to bet on markets as the only way to survive?

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/04/colorado-budget-markets-child-care/

Published: May 4, 2026 10:00

A bill would allow state enterprises to invest in a high-return portfolio -and child care gets the gains. The state treasurer says its unconstitutional.

7 things to know about financial fraud

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/04/financial-fraud-older-adults-aging-matters/

Published: May 4, 2026 10:00

Dr. Eric Chess leads a statewide coalition working to prevent financial scams, especially ones that target older people.

Otters vanished from Colorado’s rivers. Now the state wants your help tracking their return

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/04/tracking-otters-colorado-rivers/

Published: May 4, 2026 10:00

A new public project aims to map where river otters are thriving today.

Democrats’ congressional campaign arm throws support to Killin in 5th CD race

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/04/democratic-congressional-campaign-supports-jessica-killin-co-5-race/

Published: May 4, 2026 09:15

Jessica Killin faces Joe Reagan in primary bid to take on Rep. Jeff Crank in general election.

Here’s how to grow your own food with less water, even in a drought

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/03/heres-how-to-grow-your-own-food-with-less-water-even-in-a-drought/

Published: May 3, 2026 10:00

Around this time of year, home gardeners are starting to grow their own produce as utilities enact outdoor watering restrictions.

Thinking about an e-bike? Here are some things to know when it comes to safety

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/02/electric-bike-safety-colorado/

Published: May 2, 2026 10:00

From choosing the right bike and helmet to knowing the laws, these tips will make you a better consumer and rider.

New program focuses on ‘a different kind of nursing’ with care that specializes in healing after violence

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/01/forensic-nursing-program-violent-crime-victims/

Published: May 1, 2026 21:47

With limited access statewide, new Littleton program expands to include forensic nursing.

Democrats plan to introduce bill to combat proposed state ballot initiative that would mandate road transportation funding

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/01/bill-to-combat-initiative-175-transportation-road-funding/

Published: May 1, 2026 21:00

Initiative 175, proposed by construction contractors, would ensure road fees are spent on road construction while Legislature worries about losing money for core services.

Key labor bill clears Colorado legislature, faces Polis veto for second year in a row

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/01/labor-bill-colorado-legislature-polis-veto/

Published: May 1, 2026 19:42

The bill would ease Colorado's unique unionization rules. Polis vetoed the same measure last year.

Colorado lawmakers won’t pursue bill to place state limits on Trump-backed education tax credit program

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/01/colorado-lawmakers-postpone-bill-aimed-at-trump-education-tax-credit/

Published: May 1, 2026 18:07

Lawmakers sponsoring the bill said they wanted guardrails on Colorado’s potential use of the program. On Thursday, they decided to postpone the bill indefinitely after opposition.

Colorado lawmakers pass bills aimed at reducing state prison population

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/01/reduce-colorado-prison-population-bill-passes/

Published: May 1, 2026 17:06

It’s unclear if the measures will be enough to offset the need for reopening one or two prisons.

Colorado Springs city council officially dissolves police advisory commission

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/01/colorado-springs-city-council-dissolves-police-advisory-commission/

Published: May 1, 2026 10:00

The body formed in the aftermath of the 2020 killing of George Floyd, and was dissolved in part due to challenges with efficacy.

Travelers can peruse Nepali culture with new exhibit at DIA

https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/01/nepali-culture-exhibit-dia/

Published: May 1, 2026 10:00

DIA public art display of Nepali culture was adapted from exhibit that had been at Aurora History Museum.

Polis, state officials warn of extreme fire risk in Colorado in the coming months

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/30/state-wildfire-outlook-polis-increased-fire-risk/

Published: May 1, 2026 00:28

Widespread drought is expected to drive a challenging wildfire season across Colorado and the region.

Eighth Colorado child dies from influenza amid harsh respiratory season

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/30/8th-colorado-child-dies-influenza/

Published: May 1, 2026 00:10

The season still has a month to go; this year’s number tops other years dating back nearly two decades, except during the H1N1 pandemic.

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/30/lindsey-vonn-not-ready-to-race-yet/

Published: April 30, 2026 18:51

She has undergone eight surgeries after suffering a complex left leg fracture — one that nearly led to amputation — in the women’s downhill skiing race on Feb. 8.

Effort to restrict license plate cameras fails amid pushback from law enforcement

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/30/license-plate-reader-restrictions-fail/

Published: April 30, 2026 14:32

A bipartisan effort to create guardrails for automated license plate recognition cameras failed after its sponsor withdrew

Federal judge rejects Colorado GOP’s effort to block unaffiliated voters from participating in party’s 2026 primaries

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/30/federal-judge-rejects-colorado-primaries-unaffiliated-voters-block-gop/

Published: April 30, 2026 10:00

U.S. District Judge Philip A. Brimmer said excluding unaffiliated voters days before the state’s ballot certification deadline, and just weeks before ballots start being mailed out, would create too much confusion.

Colorado Springs Fire Chief says this is one of the worst wildfire seasons he’s ever seen

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/30/colorado-springs-fire-chief-bad-wildfire-season/

Published: April 30, 2026 10:00

City officials highlighted mitigation it's working on and encouraged residents to stay informed and ready ahead of this year's fire season.

Scores of criminal cases disrupted by ICE deportations have cheated victims and made Colorado less safe, district attorneys say

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/30/ice-deportations-impact-colorado-crime-justice-system/

Published: April 30, 2026 10:00

Defendants, some accused of rape, attempted murder and vehicular homicide don’t get days in court.

Colorado legislature sends $48.6B state budget to governor’s desk after final round of tweaks

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/29/colorado-legislature-passes-budget/

Published: April 30, 2026 02:26

The Joint Budget Committee — the six-member, bipartisan panel that drafts the budget — tweaked the spending package after debate in the full legislature earlier in the month.

Gov. Jared Polis backs a bill to delay the closure of a Colorado Springs coal plant

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/29/retire-colorado-springs-ray-nixon-power-plant/

Published: April 29, 2026 23:53

The city’s final coal-fired power plant, originally set to close at the end of 2029, could run three years longer under new legislation.

Are recent rains enough to relieve Colorado’s drought?

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/29/colorado-rain-drought-relief-el-nino/

Published: April 29, 2026 23:42

Most of the state is in a deep drought after months of record-breaking warm temperatures.

‘Get Happy!’: Why smiling through the pain is the DNA of American songs

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/29/get-happy-why-smiling-through-the-pain-is-the-dna-of-american-songs/

Published: April 29, 2026 22:10

Linguist and New York Times columnist John McWhorter joins pianist Lara Downs to explore the history of American music as a joyful noise, even in the toughest times.

Colorado Springs funeral home placed on probation

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/29/colorado-springs-evergreen-funeral-home-probation/

Published: April 29, 2026 21:47

An anonymous tip led to an inspection of Evergreen Funeral Home.

Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/29/michael-tilson-thomas-renowned-conductor-and-composer-dies-at-81/

Published: April 29, 2026 21:21

Thomas led the San Francisco Symphony from 1995 to 2020, helping to establish its reputation as a world-class orchestra. In 2021, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain cancer.

Colorado River emergency actions buy time, not solutions

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/29/colorado-river-emergency-actions-buy-time-not-solutions/

Published: April 29, 2026 21:01

With post-2026 negotiations deadlocked and legal tensions rising, the Colorado River's emergency actions buy a year at best.

Gas at the pump, flights, food trucks. It all might get more expensive.

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/29/gas-flights-prices-increase-summer-colorado/

Published: April 29, 2026 18:08

The rising price of oil could soon bleed into everything from the cost of shipping to walking tacos.

State lawmakers stand up for Colorado’s landmark Right to Repair consumer protections

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/29/colorado-right-to-repair-laws-remain/

Published: April 29, 2026 17:41

A proposal to weaken the laws was defeated in committee this week.

State lawmakers propose new way to tackle Colorado’s child care crisis

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/29/child-care-low-income-families-funding-bill/