

Nation Jul 12

With more people staying at home, food waste has grown across the country. Even before the pandemic nearly $281 billion worth of food was thrown away. Special Correspondent Allison Aubrey reports on the aggressive effort by Denver, Colorado, to tackle…
By Allison Aubrey, NPR
World Nov 05

In our news wrap Tuesday, nine Americans, including six children, were brutally killed in an ambush in northern Mexico, about 75 miles south of the U.S. border. Mexican officials are investigating whether the attack was a case of mistaken identity.
Nation Sep 06

It's time to stop "sugar-coating" Colorado's air problems, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis said last month. "Moving to 'serious' status finally helps us stop sweeping our air quality crisis under the rug and gives us additional tools to move urgently to…
By Dan Elliott, Associated Press
Science Sep 05

Every 1-degree-Fahrenheit increase in average temperature reduces student learning by 1 percent, a study finds.
By Nsikan Akpan
Jul 23

By Amna Nawaz, Leah Nagy
Although preschool can provide children with a vital foundation for success later in life, only 43 percent of four-year-olds nationwide have access to public preschool. The rate varies widely, with no options available in some rural and low-income areas, sometimes…
Jul 15

By John Ferrugia, Rocky Mountain PBS
Some states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use have experienced a surge in the drug’s black market activity. In particular, Colorado has become a haven for underground marijuana cultivation, sale and export, prompting questions about how legalization led to…
Jun 14

By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press
School officials said the number of people trying to get close to or even inside the school reached record levels this year, which marked the 20th anniversary of the shooting.
May 07

By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press
Authorities did not release the name of the student who died, but said it was an 18-year-old man.
Feb 14

By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press
The key sticking point of variable performance pay system for those working in tougher environments will be studied to determine if they help retain teachers in schools, the teachers' union said.
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