Colorado Matters

A court-appointed psychiatrist to James Holmes has written a book about his interviews with the Aurora theater shooter, "A Dark Night in Aurora." Also, California had a much worse wildfire season than Colorado, and it may come down to luck. Then, the Cubs rookie who hit a grand slam is from Colorado. Finally, remembering vigil volunteer Joe Doak, dead at 96.

Encounters with mountain lions are only going to increase as humans move out into their habitat. Here's how to act smart and stay safe. Then, how VF Corp operates and what's behind the name. Next, this startup pairs empty-nesters up with other baby boomers looking to rent. Also, how Rube Goldberg machines are teaching communities about government budgeting.

Gov. John Hickenlooper discusses the new Cakeshop lawsuit and two potential oil and gas ballot measures. Then, Jack Phillips and his lawyer discuss the new lawsuit. Next, why historic communities are losing their sidewalks. Also, how yoga helps inmates. Then, a brewery that's donates to conservation causes. Finally, why mosquitoes prefer some over others.

Doug Wilson has served with the Office of State Public Defender for 30 years, heading up the department during cases including the Aurora theater and Planned Parenthood shootings. Next, how Colorado can store more water as drought worsens statewide. Then, why teens are trying out e-cigarettes far more than traditional tobacco.

Ron Stallworth became the first black detective at the Colorado Springs Police Department in the late 1970s. His stranger-than-fiction tale of infiltrating the local Ku Klux Klan chapter is now the latest Spike Lee film, "BlacKkKlanman." Also, hailstorms leave behind hefty bills after the clouds clear. The most expensive is Colorado history cost $2 billion.

Vanessa Bennett was the sole survivor of her family's 1984 murders. Now she's 38 and living on the streets in Arizona. Then, Pueblo Fire Department's employees doesn't reflect the community. The Fire Chief enlisted a retired African-American firefighter to help diversify their staff. Also, School of Mines debuts a space mining degree program.

Preservationist Dana Crawford just turned 87, but she's still developing new properties and rescuing old ones. Next, Maurice Rose withstood anti-Semitism from the community and his military peers by becoming the "Immaculate Killer of Nazis." Then, what's next for Crocs after big changes. Finally, History Colorado responds to the outgoing State Historian.

The outgoing state historian has concerns about her time at History Colorado and the direction of new exhibits. Next, the cold case of the hammer murders in Aurora in 1984 has a new break. Then, your questions about hail answered. Also, how wildfire smoke hurts air quality. Next, meet the mad Lego bomber of Durango. Finally, new music from Paul DeHaven.

The Denveright plans imagine a 2038 Denver with more public transit, parks and diversity. Next, how schools are upping security for the first post-Parkland school year. Then, a Colorado Springs mother watches her son's posthumous Medal of Honor ceremony. Also, a bicycling nonprofit helps underprivileged kids. Finally, Colorado's wildest wildflowers.

A new state law will redirect Department of Corrections attention to recruiting therapists for sex offenders behind bars. Then, why traffic doesn't actually hurt the region's GDP or job growth. Next, Pueblo's new push for renewable energy. Also, inside CPR News' housing market reporting. Finally, how country singer Dierks Bentley fell in love with Colorado.