Kunc's Colorado Edition

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear how a Colorado town that is almost entirely vaccinated is still being impacted by the spread of COVID-19. We also learn about a new ballot proposal to fund educational programs, and talk to a Community College instructor about the lack of benefits for adjunct faculty.

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear from janitors who went on strike at the Denver International Airport. We also learn about a new amendment proposal on the November ballot. Plus, we hear about the role of harm reduction techniques in addiction recovery services.

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about the rollout of COVID-19 booster shots in Colorado. We also wrap up our series on sundown towns in the Mountain West with a look at discrimination in Loveland and a conversation with some of the journalists who worked on the project.

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about the new congressional map recently approved by the state's independent redistricting community. We also hear about sundown towns that discriminated against Indigenous people in Nevada, and learn about the impact of wildfire smoke on air quality.

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear how an Idaho town’s history of racism in the early 1900s still impacts the lives of people of color in the community today. We also learn about the annual elk mating season in our region. And, we hear how local restaurants are handling staffing shortages.

Today on Colorado Edition: we learn about the legacy of sundown towns in the West that once discriminated against or pushed out people of color. We also learn about allegations of wrongdoing at the state's Air Pollution Control Division.

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear about efforts to increase Hispanic and Latinx participation and representation in the outdoors. We also learn how the work of beavers helped to spare some watershed areas from wildfire damage.

Today on Colorado Edition: We learn about efforts to rebuild land damaged from last year’s Cameron Peak wildfire. We also talk to an author about restoring voices of Black Americans in barbecue culture.

Today on Colorado Edition: We learn about the University of Northern Colorado’s pursuit to become a Hispanic-serving institution. We hear how Colorado State University is incorporating Indigenous perspectives into the classroom. And we talk to the first executive director of equity and inclusion at Front Range Community College.

Today on Colorado Edition: We discuss the Colorado Republican Party’s vote on a proposal to pull out of the 2022 primary elections. We also hear about new laws to mitigate some of the financial burden of college for undocumented students. And, we learn what the renovation of a Colorado Springs building is revealing about the state's history.

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear about a recent investigation on police and paramedics in Aurora, and learn the latest on carbon policies in Colorado.

On this episode of Colorado Edition, we learn reforms to policing in Boulder, due in large part to pushes for reform from the community.

Today on Colorado Edition: we learn what's being done to address the skyrocketing demand for COVID-19 testing, and get details on the state's plans for a booster shot rollout. We also hear about a public health initiative in Boulder that gives people experiencing homelessness a place to recover from COVID-19. And we learn how a formerly incarcerated individual is advocating for prison reform through artwork.

Today on Colorado Edition: Texans are already traveling to Colorado and other Western states for abortions. We hear how local clinics are handling the wave of new patients. And, a Lakewood Paralympian silver medalist talks about his athletic journey.

Today on Colorado Edition: we learn more about the science behind booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine. We also hear how fentanyl testing might reduce the risks of overdosing on the deadly opioid, and look back at KUNC’s early coverage of some of the first 9/11 anniversaries.

Today on Colorado Edition: we look at the emerging market for law enforcement liability insurance in our state, hear how the legal system is responding to the growing use of the deadly opioid fentanyl, and learn about an annual event to honor the firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.

Today on Colorado Edition: We look at the end of unemployment aid, learn about an increase in fentanyl use in the Mountain West, look back at past coverage of the 9/11 attacks, and get some updates on a mobile home park in Fort Collins.

Today on Colorado Edition: Bees are dying worldwide from disease, pesticide use, and habitat loss. We hear about an organization that’s managing hives and tracking honey to help bees form healthier colonies. We also hear about a resolution the town board of Nederland passed to recognize the rights of the nearby Boulder Creek watershed. And in light of the Rosh Hashana holiday, we look back at an early chapter of Colorado’s Jewish history.

Today on Colorado Edition: As the 20-year war in Afghanistan came to a close this week, American troops weren’t the only ones leaving the nation from the Kabul airport. We hear about evacuations for Afghans who are escaping the ever-growing Taliban presence – specifically the effort to bring one Colorado State University graduate back to the US. Then, we hear about the excess of patients filing into Colorado hospitals, and how doctors are navigating the Delta variant surge.

Today on Colorado Edition: We learn about the recent indictment of Aurora police officers and paramedics involved in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, an unarmed Black man who was placed in a chokehold and injected with ketamine. Then, we hear how students, teachers and administrators are adjusting to the latest COVID-19 protocols as they embark on the new school year. And, we wrap up our series on policing with a look at why so many officers are leaving the force, and what the Boulder Police Department is trying to do about it.