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- Today15 min
Paramedics connected to Elijah McClain’s death could get new trial; new pedestrian safety law signed
The Colorado Court of Appeals has reopened the case of the two paramedics convicted of criminally negligent homicide in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. But the state says it will fight the decision. Then, Gov. Polis signs a new law to increase the likelihood that drivers involved in significant crashes take sobriety tests. Plus, we get an inside look at the art of modern clowning in Denver — more performance art than kiddy party.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Tegan Wendland and Sam Brasch on Gov. Polis declaring a drought emergency CPR’s Allison Sherry on the appeals court ruling for the paramedics connected to Elijah McClain’s death CPR’s Ava Kian on the signing of Magnus’ Law CPR’s Hazel Feldstein on the Denver clowning scene This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, Hazel Feldstein, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- Yesterday13 min
Veto-rama from Gov. Polis; diversifying the golf scene
From tailored prices to takeout condiments, Governor Polis has been giving his veto pen a workout. Then, Denver plays host to the Sapphire Golf Tour, which aims to increase the sport’s diversity.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Molly Cruse on the turtle racing backlash at Charlie’s Denver CPR’s Rae Solomon on Gov. Polis’s latest round of vetoes Details on the Sapphire Women’s Golf Tour This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, Hazel Feldstein, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 2 days ago14 min
New restrictions on sports betting; public Christian school closes; judge pauses NCAR dismantling
Colorado is putting new restrictions on online sports bets, in the hopes of heading off problem gambling. Then, a Christian public school in Pueblo that aimed to challenge education funding laws has closed, but the fight will go on elsewhere. Plus, a legal battle to keep a climate research hub in Boulder open got a big boost from a federal judge. And learn about an opportunity to send a message into the future.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Ben Markus on the new changes to sports bettingFind Ben’s previous coverage here Chalkbeat’s Ann Schimke on the closure of Riverstone AcademyFind Ann’s previous coverage here CPR’s Sam Brasch on the order blocking the Trump Administration from dismantling NCARFind Sam’s previous coverage here Details on how to submit material for Loveland’s Colorado time capsule. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Hazel Feldstein, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 3 days ago13 min
Tina Peters released; CO representatives weigh in on housing reform; celebrating yard art in Colorado Springs
Tina Peters is officially free, more than half a decade before the end of her full original sentence. You’ll hear her first public remarks, and reactions from Coloradans. Then, housing prices have long run amok. Can Congress come together and do something about it? Or will a division that runs even deeper than party lines derail it? Plus, an exhibit at the Fine Arts Center in Colorado Springs celebrates the freedom and expression of yard art.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: More details on Boulder’s 30th annual Jewish Community Festival, Sunday June 7. CPR’s Bente Birkeland with reactions to Tina Peters’ release from prison. CPR’s Ryan Warner interviews the head of the Clerks Association about Peters’ release. CPR’s Hayley Sanchez on the ‘Art From the Yard’ show in Colorado Springs. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 4 days ago14 min
Polis vetoes video game and social media bills; measuring psychedelic-assisted therapy; accelerated medical school
Find out which new bills have been rejected by Gov. Jared Polis. His vetoes include a bill supported by Evergreen families after the shooting at their school. Then, a company in Denver is getting millions in federal funding to track what psychedelics do to your biometrics. Plus, we look at an effort to get doctors through medical school and into practice faster.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Ava Kian on Gov. Polis’s first vetoes from the 2026 session. CPR’s John Daley on CU Anschutz’s accelerated med school program This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 1 weeks ago14 min
Denver homicides up; meatpackers locked out in Fort Morgan; a Colorado rover on the moon?
Homicides are way up in Denver this year so far, compared to last year, and that has community members asking whether the city is doing enough to prevent youth violence in particular. Then, the Cargill meatpacking plant in Fort Morgan is sitting idle, while workers picket outside. Plus, NASA has picked a Colorado-built rover as part of its future lunar base.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Check out CPR’s primary election voter guide Denverite’s Kyle Harris on the shooting inside the Montbello Rec Center Colorado Sun’s Tracy Ross on the situation at the Cargill meatpacking plant CPR’s Dan Boyce got a ride in Lunar Outpost’s earlier rover prototype This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Madilyn Rose. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 1 weeks ago13 min
Vice President in CO; ethics concerns at Cherry Creek Schools; seed money for future farmers
From a visiting V.P. to aquatic accusations, we hit some of the top stories from around the state. Then, former leaders of the Cherry Creek School District are accused of some ethically dubious conduct, in a situation that reveals the limits of school district oversight. And, young aspiring farmers and ranchers get the chance to learn some tough financial and physical lessons through a new government loan program.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s guide to Fan Expo 2026. Report Denver watering violations here The Denver Post’s Jessica Seaman on the ethical concerns at Cherry Creek Schools CPR’s Haylee May on the USDA loans for young farmers This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Madilyn Rose and Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 1 weeks ago14 min
An alternative to the DIA trains; using wastewater to heat and cool buildings; Denver’s (goose) poopy parks
Denver International Airport’s infamously dysfunctional baggage tunnels will finally see use under a new proposal. The airport plans to use them to create walkable connections between the various terminals, offering an alternative when the trains go down. Then, the city of Denver has an ambitious plan for a more climate-friendly approach to heating and cooling downtown buildings — and it hinges on wastewater. Plus, Denver’s parks are full of geese, and their poop. We look at how the city tries to manage both.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denver Zoo and Conservation Alliance remembers Rudy, the black rhino Denverite’s Andrew Kenney on DIA’s plan to connect the terminals with tunnels CPR’s Ishan Thakore on Denver’s plans to use sewage for energy CPR’s Haylee May on how Denver deals with goose poop
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