ڱ /news ڱ en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:00:02 GMT Photos: Latino Conservation Week unites communities in an appreciation for the outdoors /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 Kroger and Albertsons make a final pitch for their merger before a judge decides whether to block it /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 AI is growing fast. Here’s how Colorado is trying to keep up. /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 Updates: Pearl Fire in Larimer County was likely human-caused; no overnight growth /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 Boulder among three finalists to host Sundance film fest /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 A late-season bloom of September mountain wildflowers /news/2024-09-16/a-late-season-bloom-of-september-mountain-wildflowers Leaf-peeping, the popular September activity of watching aspen leaves turn golden, reaches its peak in mid-September. However, Boulder naturalists Steve Jones and Ruth Carol Cushman prefer to head out early, appreciating the beauty of green aspen leaves. As a bonus, they spot an unusual late-season bloom of mountain wildflowers. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-09-16/a-late-season-bloom-of-september-mountain-wildflowers Shelley Schlender Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says /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 Timed-entry reservations are now a permanent fixture at Rocky Mountain National Park /news/2024-09-15/timed-entry-reservations-are-now-a-permanent-fixture-at-rocky-mountain-national-park Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the U.S., has permanently adopted a timed entry reservation system due to a surge in visitors in recent years. The park is one of many in the region facing the challenge of being "loved to death" as crowds flock to enjoy the natural beauty. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-09-15/timed-entry-reservations-are-now-a-permanent-fixture-at-rocky-mountain-national-park Maeve Conran Climate Pollution Reduction Grants provide 33 tribal nations with $300 million /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 How to pick the best preschool or child care center for your child /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