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July 2, 2009

Citizen Report: The Ones that Got Away

Colorado Springs resident Jim Robinson spent a long time in Texas…and in today’s “Citizen Report,” Robinson shares this story about a true mother-son bonding experience, and the ones that got away.

(The “Citizen Report” is a collaboration between the Colorado Springs Gazette and KRCC. More information is available at the YourHub link at ColoradoSprings.com.)

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Citizen Report, Commentary, Humor, Jim Robinson — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 8:55 am

July 1, 2009

Checking in with CO’s Freshmen Representatives

Even veteran lawmakers say Congress is moving extremely fast this year. Bills and votes keep coming, and in the first six months, Colorado’s freshmen legislators are working hard to just keep up. Reporter Sara Sciammacco has this report card for KRCC.

Filed under: Capitol News Connection, Politics — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 6:29 pm

Prescribing Adults-Only Drugs for Children

The obesity epidemic in American children isn’t just a challenge for kids and their parents. Pediatricians are having to learn how to treat conditions that were once seen almost exclusively by adult doctors, things like heart disease and high blood pressure. A new study suggests that’s meant a big jump in the prescription of some previous adults-only drugs. The medical journal that published the study asked the chair of the pediatrics department at CU to put the study in context, KCFR Health Reporter Eric Whitney explains how that doctor sees it.

Filed under: Children & Youth, Eric Whitney, Health — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 8:55 am

New State Laws Take Effect

Starting today, all new homes built in Colorado will be required to install carbon monoxide detectors. And a 50-year-old sales tax exemption for cigarettes will be suspended, increasing the price of a pack of cigarettes by a dime. These are just a few of the new laws taking effect on July 1st. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, Colorado, Uncategorized — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 7:35 am

June 29, 2009

Round-Up

Union workers protest Governor Ritter’s appearance at the Ludlow Massacre site…and, Colorado Congressman John Salazar (D, CO-3) votes against the climate change bill.

Filed under: AP, Andrea Chalfin, Business/Labor, Capitol News Connection, Energy, Environment, Memorial, Round-Up — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:34 pm

June 26, 2009

Round-Up

The Army’s chief psychiatrist visits Ft. Carson…two fire departments consider consolidating…Governor Bill Ritter talks state budget, and more.

Filed under: AP, Andrea Chalfin, Bente Birkeland, Business, Capitol Coverage, Colorado, Eric Whitney, Ft. Carson, Health, Military, Round-Up, Salida — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 8:06 am

June 25, 2009

Breaking Ground on Raton’s Planned Racino

A new racino is coming to Raton, and Wednesday New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson joined state and local officials in breaking ground for the combination horse track and casino. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin spoke with Trinidad Chronicle-News reporter Marty Mayfield about the industry in Raton, and the groundbreaking ceremony. (Photos courtesy Marty Mayfield.)

Here’s the full conversation (20 minutes):

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Arts & Culture, Business/Labor, Entertainment, Interview, New Mexico, Sports — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:45 pm

Round-Up

Congressman Doug Lamborn on health care…and, Safeway employees reject the latest contract bid.

Filed under: AP, Andrea Chalfin, Business/Labor, Capitol News Connection, Health, Round-Up — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:34 pm

Citizen Report: Finding Life in Historical Impersonations

Resident Diane Hartshorne directs the Evergreen Cemetery Benevolent Society, and in today’s “Citizen Report,” Hartshorne explains how she’s breathed new life into old history.

(The “Citizen Report” is a collaboration between the Colorado Springs Gazette and KRCC. More information is available at the YourHub link at ColoradoSprings.com.)

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Arts & Culture, Citizen Report, Commentary, Diane Hartshorne, History — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 8:50 am

Amendment 54 Ruling

A Denver District judge has put a campaign finance measure on hold, saying it’s discriminatory and violates free speech protections guaranteed under the first amendment. Colorado voters narrowly passed Amendment 54 last fall. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, Elections, Legal Affairs, Politics — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 8:06 am

June 24, 2009

Boulder Celebrates Zimbabwean Music


Boulder is gearing up to be this year’s host for a national celebration of African music. Zimfest is perhaps the largest annual gathering in North America of students, teachers, performers and fans of Zimbabwean music. KRCC’s Shelley Schlender has this profile of the husband and wife team whose love for the music has led them to teach it, perform it, and lead this year’s Zimfest.

Additional Resources:

This year’s Zimfest.
Kutandara, Zimbabwean Music Center
Zimfest

Filed under: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Shelley Schlender — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:45 pm

Round-Up

CSU-Pueblo increases tuition…Colorado Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry says Republicans need to admit they made mistakes…Lynx kittens discovered in the state…and, AAA says 4th of July travel estimates for Rocky Mountain states will buck the national trend.

Filed under: AP, Andrea Chalfin, Animal Rights/Wellfare, Colorado, Education, Holiday, Politics, Pueblo, Round-Up, Transportation — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:35 pm

June 23, 2009

Round-Up

Plans for dedicating the Ludlow Massacre Memorial Monument as a National Historic Landmark…reviewing the state worker’s compensation program…and challenging Amendment 54.

Filed under: AP, Andrea Chalfin, Business/Labor, Elections, Health, Memorial, Politics, Round-Up — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:35 pm

June Economic Forecast

Colorado’s latest economic forecast shows a nearly 250 million dollar revenue shortfall before the end of the state’s fiscal year next week. The Governor says a one day transfer can temporarily fill the gap, but that means deeper cuts down the road. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, Colorado, Economy — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 8:06 am

June 22, 2009

Solar Panels: Confronting a New Target for Theft

Solar panels are expensive and increasingly in demand, and many communities are learning of their solar array’s value the hard way. In one Colorado town, thousands of dollars in panels recently disappeared from the roof of the Carbondale community rec center. KDNK’s Conrad Wilson reports for Rocky Mountain Community Radio on this new type of crime.

Filed under: Conrad Wilson, Crime, Energy, RMCR — Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. @ 5:45 pm

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