Colorado Health Institute released a study detailing barriers to mental health care for veterans in Colorado, the report points to "stigma" as the primary reason why many colorado veterans do not seek mental health resources. KDNK’s Lucas Turner spoke with Karam Ahmad, Policy Analyst at Colorado Health Institute and lead author of the report to learn more about this issue.

In recognition of the Senior Capstones Program started in 2016, Roaring Fork School District has been selected as one of three finalists for the Excellence In Education Innovation Award from Colorado Succeeds . KDNK News Director Lucas Turner spoke with Capstone Coordinator Tom Penzel to learn more about the capstone program and the upcoming awards ceremony in Denver.

Recent updates to the public charge rule will affect open immigration cases. Experts are advising anyone affected by the rule changes to seek accurate information and community resources. In this story KDNK news Lucas Turner speaks with Roni Morales of Mountain Family Health Centers to get more specific details on the rule. Roni Also shares a list of national and community resources.

Garfield County Commissioner Mike Samson was part of a group of county officials who attended meetings in Washington DC in March with Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and a lobbyist for the Jordan Cove Project. For this week’s News Brief, KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh spoke with Will Parrish, whose story on the meeting and possible ethics violations was published in the Guardian US Edition last week.

Carbondale’s town council voted tuesday to approve an ordinance requiring all retailers of tobacco products to obtain a license through the town. The ordinance also bans the sale of flavored tobacco products. KDNK's Lucas Turner features public comments from proponents and opponents of the ordinance.

Seven candidates seek council positions in Rifle's Municipal elections. On Tuesday August 20th, six of the seven candidates spoke in front of a crowd at Rifle City Hall on issues relating to the local economy, strategic plan, recreational marijuana, and more. KDNK's Lucas Turner shares some of their responses in this story. You can view the full forum by clicking here.

Ransomware attacks have become more common over the years. Last week a coordinated attack affected 23 towns in Texas. These attacks lock down computer systems, requiring owners to pay a "ransom" to regain control. KDNK's Lucas Turner spoke with Carbondale Town Manager Jay Harrington about the town's efforts to mitigate these attacks as well as the planned response to such an event.

Garfield County Commissioners are joining and creating local government coalitions in response to SB-181. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh has more on why the county is involved in more than one group and how some activists say the county does not represent all of the Western Slope.

Planned Parenthood, with over 600 locations nationwide, withdrew from the Title Ten program Monday. Title X has provided federal funding for health care services for five decades. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh spoke with Adrienne Mansanares, CXO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, to find out more about what the decision means. The conversation begins with a definition of Title X.

Andrew Romanoff, democratic candidate for US Senate in 2020, joined a group of citizens wednesday evening at Bonfire Coffee to talk policy priorities and politics. Primary topics included climate change, gun reform, and mental health. KDNK's Lucas Turner joined the crowd to learn more about this candidate.