/colorado-news Colorado °µşÚ±¬ÁĎ en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:00:02 GMT /news/2024-09-18/photos-latino-conservation-week-unites-communities-in-an-appreciation-for-the-outdoors Biologists were on hand to meet with families to explore what lives below the surface of the Cache La Pourdre River in Fort Collins. The event was just one of many across the state of Colorado this weekend. Many events are still happening in the coming days. Find out more at Latino Conservation Week. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:00:02 GMT /news/2024-09-18/photos-latino-conservation-week-unites-communities-in-an-appreciation-for-the-outdoors Jimena Peck /news/2024-09-18/kroger-and-albertsons-make-a-final-pitch-for-their-merger-before-a-judge-decides-whether-to-block-it Kroger and Albertsons have made their final argument in federal court in support of their proposed merger. Lawyers for the Federal Trade Commission and for the supermarket chains gave closing arguments on Tuesday at the end of a three-week hearing on the commission's request for a temporary injunction to block the $24.6 billion deal. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:18:50 GMT /news/2024-09-18/kroger-and-albertsons-make-a-final-pitch-for-their-merger-before-a-judge-decides-whether-to-block-it Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press, Claire Rush, Associated Press /news/2024-09-17/ai-is-growing-fast-heres-how-colorado-is-trying-to-keep-up The state and city of Denver take cautious approach to generative AI, as local innovators develop impressive tech. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:48:44 GMT /news/2024-09-17/ai-is-growing-fast-heres-how-colorado-is-trying-to-keep-up Tamara Chuang, The Colorado Sun /sports/2024-09-16/the-hype-was-high-and-a-record-breaking-crowd-buzzed-at-the-2024-rocky-mountain-showdown There were high hopes for Colorado State fans as Colorado came to Fort Collins for the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Saturday. But it was Colorado who prevailed, 28-9. Rams fans will have to wait until 2029 for revenge. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:58:15 GMT /sports/2024-09-16/the-hype-was-high-and-a-record-breaking-crowd-buzzed-at-the-2024-rocky-mountain-showdown Michael Lyle /news/2024-09-16/pearl-fire-breaks-out-near-crystal-lakes-in-larimer-county-evacuations-ordered A fire that officials are calling the Pearl Fire broke out Monday morning near Crystal Lakes in Larimer County. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:51:53 GMT /news/2024-09-16/pearl-fire-breaks-out-near-crystal-lakes-in-larimer-county-evacuations-ordered KUNC Staff /news/2024-09-16/boulder-among-three-finalists-to-host-sundance-film-fest Boulder is one step closer to winning the opportunity to host the Sundance Film Festival for a decade beginning in 2027. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:43:48 GMT /news/2024-09-16/boulder-among-three-finalists-to-host-sundance-film-fest Lucas High, BizWest /news/2024-09-15/trump-is-safe-after-shots-were-reported-in-his-vicinity-in-florida-secret-service-and-campaign-say The FBI says it's investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination” of Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. It comes just nine weeks after the Republican presidential nominee survived another attempt on his life. Trump says he's safe and well. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:30:30 GMT /news/2024-09-15/trump-is-safe-after-shots-were-reported-in-his-vicinity-in-florida-secret-service-and-campaign-say Associated Press /news/2024-09-15/climate-pollution-reduction-grants-provide-33-tribal-nations-with-300-million The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding the grants to 33 tribal nations and one U.S. territory. Recipients plan to apply the funding to reduce air pollution, transition to clean energy use, and promote environmental justice. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-09-15/climate-pollution-reduction-grants-provide-33-tribal-nations-with-300-million Grace Fiori, Buffalo's Fire /news/2024-09-14/how-to-pick-the-best-preschool-or-child-care-center-for-your-child Preschool options are growing as states expand early learning programs. That means parents face a dizzying array of choices. To find a high-quality preschool, parents should take a tour. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-09-14/how-to-pick-the-best-preschool-or-child-care-center-for-your-child Moriah Balingit, AP Education Writer /news/2024-09-14/colorado-homeowners-insurance-increased-nearly-60-in-five-years Hail damage, wildfires, and weather are only partly to blame, says an industry trade group. There’s also “social inflation.” Sat, 14 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-09-14/colorado-homeowners-insurance-increased-nearly-60-in-five-years Tamara Chuang, Colorado Sun /news/2024-09-13/colorado-judge-frees-paramedic-from-prison-and-gives-probation-for-role-in-elijah-mcclains-death A judge is freeing from prison a Colorado paramedic convicted in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man whose name became part of the rallying cries for social justice that swept the U.S. in 2020. Judge Mark Warner ruled Friday that “unusual and extenuating circumstances” justified reducing Peter Cichuniec's five-year prison sentence to four years of probation. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:27:29 GMT /news/2024-09-13/colorado-judge-frees-paramedic-from-prison-and-gives-probation-for-role-in-elijah-mcclains-death Associated Press /news/2024-09-13/the-catch-up-this-weeks-highlights-from-kuncs-newscast Each Friday, KUNC shares some of the most important stories of the week that was from its robust reporting on 91.5 FM. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:00:43 GMT /news/2024-09-13/the-catch-up-this-weeks-highlights-from-kuncs-newscast Beau Baker, Nikole Robinson Carroll