Their service went largely unnoticed through three wars, but national recognition may be coming. For Veterans Days, we share the story of the women known as “The Donut Dollies.” Then, we revisit the harrowing mission of the Misty Experiment. And the new film "Hard Miles" shows how bicycling helped break the cycle for at-risk youth.

Colorado is growing, but at what cost? As people move here the state demographer talks about the challenges, the trade-offs and the trends. Then, Dr. Barbara Zind was in Gaza on a humanitarian mission when *Hamas* launched its surprise attack on Israel. Now, a month later, the Grand Junction pediatrician has returned home. Also, environmental education and "Coal Country" in Boulder.

A complicated measure designed, at least in part, to tamp down property taxes, failed at the ballot box. Now that voters rejected Prop HH, what comes next? Then, John Arcediano survived the attack on Club Q, but his life has forever been changed. And later, a chance to see a relic from the U.S.S. Arizona in memory of the Coloradans killed at Pearl Harbor.

After the latest verdict came down Monday afternoon, juries in Adams County has found two of the three officers who forcibly stopped Elijah McClain not guilty, with a third convicted of lesser charges. A discussion whether Elijah McClain has received justice, and what these verdicts mean for policing in Colorado. Then, the "reddest" part of Colorado. Plus, a psychological thriller, "Soft Liquid Center" is being shown at the Denver Film Festival.

Street art, history and neighborhoods feature in the new podcast “Off the Walls,” from CPR and Denverite. Then, the fight to represent Colorado’s Third Congressional District is intensifying. And, singer/songwriter Antonio Lopez draws inspiration from his Indigenous roots in the San Luis Valley.

The hearing into whether Donald Trump should be off the Republican primary ballot in Colorado is wrapping up. We'll get an update on testimony and what happens next. Then, the podcast "Dear Alana" explores the sometimes fraught relationship between religion and sexual identity.

Nathan Woodyard, the officer accused in the death of Elijah McClain, takes the stand in his own defense. We'll hear some of his testimony. Then, difficult, uncomfortable conversations about dismantling white supremacy with "Deconstructing Karen." Later, the first run of the ski season is an annual challenge for two friends. Plus, Colorado's lost ski resorts.

Denver has a new climate boss; it's not a role very many U.S. cities have. We asked Liz Babcock to meet us somewhere especially vulnerable to climate change. Then, we share another survival story a year after the attack at Club Q. Also, hear from the three candidates for Aurora mayor. And a new honor for the nation's first prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief.

Election Day is a week away and some local school board races have become a focal point in the political divide. CPR education reporter Jenny Brundin reports. Then, Día de los Muertos is a time of remembrance and a celebration of life. Food is a central part of it. Chef Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack joins us. Plus, a scary Halloween story from D.L. Cordero.

From the weeping phantom La Llorona, who haunts Denver's Northside, to a suburban foothills ghost, Colorado Matters is posessed today.