Colorado Matters

More details about the shooters and victims of yesterday's STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting have emerged. Then, Denver's mayoral race will move to a June 4 runoff election between Michael Hancock and Jaime Giellis. Plus, the founder of Safe2Tell and a school psychologist weigh in. Finally, what's next for Denver's homeless after Initiative 300 failed.

State Republicans and Democrats were at odds several times in the 2019 session, but Gov. Jared Polis still scored a number of campaign promises. Then, a Colorado company innovating how immigrants send money back home. Next, behind the wheel with an I-70 trucker. Finally, the aftermath of the Montrose funeral home scandal.

Sen. Michael Bennet isn't letting the crowded presidential field stop him from wanting to shake up politics as usual. Then, analyst Seth Masket explores the two Colorado candidates' odds. Next, reporter Kirk Siegler compares Colorado and California's wildfire seasons. Finally, rural healthcare professionals are the focus in a documentary, "The Providers."

The spread of bark beetles impacts everything, from squirrels to elk to bears. Then, what to know as the legislative session ends. Next, there's a dog room hidden in the Capitol. Also, what will Mark Kennedy's priorities be as CU president? Then, go inside a wolf rescue. Next, a drought update. Finally, explore the science museum's Leonardo da Vinci exhibit.

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet enters the presidential race. Then, Colorado is poised to follow Denver and ban gay conversion therapy. Next, a commencement speech. Also, the owner of Illegal Pete's speaks out. Then, meet Denver mayoral candidate Penfield Tate. Next, the folk remedies of southern Colorado. Finally, Duke Ellington performed in Denver 50 years ago.

Dr. Cory Carroll helps his patients live well, but when they're terminally ill he helps them die well too. Then, the fatal crash that inspired those I-70 signs. Next, the health care bills at the Capitol. Also, meet Denver mayoral candidate (and incumbent) Michael Hancock. Finally, an encore of our interview with presidential historian Michael Beschloss.

Rosalind Wiseman, author of 'Queen Bees and Wannabes,' now runs a Boulder company focused on youth mental. Then, what to do when bears get into your trash. Next, an LA Times reporter reflects on that city's homelessness policy. Also, meet Denver mayoral candidate Jamie Giellis. Finally, poet Kierstin Bridger pens odes to Old West prostitutes.

"Just Say No" and D.A.R.E. won't work with kids these days, a marijuana educator says. Here's how drug education programs are changing in a legalized world. Then, these business bills are still pending as the session winds down. Next, Denver mayoral candidate Lisa Calderon. Finally, encore interviews with local authors Diana Khoi Nguyen and Nick Arvin.

How the state fills the shortage of ASL interpreters in rural Colorado. Then, Moroccan Muslims and Jews celebrate the end of Passover with Mimouna. Next, how one student breaks the color barriers in AP classes. Also, new art at Chatfield Farms. Then, lawmakers want voter registration to be more automatic. Finally, a master gardener answers your questions.

How 23 superintendents for Denver metro schools made the decision to close their doors during a manhunt. Then, how to stand with the persecuted Uyghur minority. Next, "Listen To Your Mother" is advice and an event. Also, how sports journalists perpetuate racial stereotypes. Then, beer trends in Colorado. Finally, remembering Charity Tillemann-Dick.