Colorado Matters

The Shannann Watts and Kelsey Berreth cases captivated many outside Colorado, but there are many other domestic violence cases in the state. Then, a Colorado Springs nun travels to the border to volunteer with migrants. Next, John Hickenlooper rubs elbows in Iowa. Also, finding a long-lost Glenwood Canyon monument. Finally, "The Wizard of Oz" is a ballet.

Former Gov. John Hickenlooper is making appearances in D.C., New York and Iowa ahead of a potential 2020 run. Then, a master gardener answers your winter gardening questions. Next, Manitou is a Marijuana Oasis in El Paso County, and Colorado Springs isn't happy. Finally, defining Denver musician Slim Cessna returns with new band, DBUK.

Jeff Johnson is a juvenile lifer who was just released from prison after 25 years. This is his life outside. Then, real-life Black Klansman Ron Stallworth reacts to the film's nominations. Next, retiring NPR reporter Howard Berkes reflects on his stories. Finally, a Tony Award-winning playwright debuts his new play in Denver.

Denver Public Schools teachers have voted to strike, but the state may delay the start time. Then, why North Face is sponsoring a rare mountaineering course set to open in Boulder. Next, Roy Halladay's high school coach remembers the all-star pitcher. Then, exploring John Muir's spiritualism in nature. Finally, Boulder poet Andrea Gibson has a new book.

A Denver filmmaker who was adopted from South Korea explores the stories of his fellow Korean transracial adoptees. Then, NASA considers two Colorado companies to design lunar landers. Next, this CU professor is researching how to boost immune systems with bacteria from rural soil. Finally, a new documentary explores how humans became the fifth natural element.

The partial government shutdown, now the longest ever, has federal employees and agencies scrambling to help with housing and other needs. Then, why many people don't have deep saving accounts. Next, an I-70 corridor train is still a possibility. Also, jazz musician Ron Miles remembers Martin Luther King Jr.

When bull rider Mason Lowe died at the stock show this week, it was a rare tragedy. Then, child golf prodigy Becca Huffer makes her LPGA debut. Next, the play "Hooded, Or Being Black for Dummies" opens. Also, responses to our reparations story. Then, an update on expunging pot convictions. Next, see the Super Blood Wolf Moon. And, how to clean a cowboy hat.

Climate change may cause more harm to women, a CU physician finds. Then, bark beetles are still menacing forests. Next, how many Colorado natives are there? Also, a preview of the Pueblo mayoral election.Then, this RTD crossing could be a hazmat disaster. Next, sheep shearing at the stock show. Finally, an ex-Lumineer's first solo album, 'Rattlesnake.'

With Democrats in control at the state Capitol, criminal justice advocates are pushing a series of reform proposals. Then, Marwan Nassr is one of the refugee students profiled in "The Newcomers." Next, zebu cattle at the National Western Stock Show. Also, the story of a "red diaper baby," the child of blacklisted actors in the McCarthy era.

Matthew Shepard has been dead for as long as he was alive — 21 years. His parents have built their lives around LGBT activism, but also their grief. Then, a CSU professor studies the stormiest place on Earth: the Andean foothills. Next, the second part to our story about reparations in Colorado today. Finally, meet CU's first female Rhodes scholar.