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As fire leaders train for wildfires, they say homeowners can help. So some Northern Colorado residents are embracing fire-resistant homes and sharing tips to make their communities stronger.
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John Eisele/Colorado State UniversityA group of researchers at CSU are celebrating a decade of raising a herd of genetically pure bison. Those bison have been transferred over the years to tribes and wildlife organizations around the West. We hear from the researcher who鈥檚 been leading this project and raising the herd. -
Paul Hartmann/ACLU of ColoradoThe ACLU of Colorado thinks the state鈥檚 history of camping culture should protect people experiencing homelessness when they sleep outdoors. Currently, the city of Boulder can ticket or jail people for using shelter in public places. But the ACLU of Colorado wants a judge to end that policy.
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Hundreds of people came to stand together following an attack in Boulder over the weekend. Speakers included political and faith-based leaders. -
The number of victims in a firebombing attack in a Boulder park has climbed to 15, plus a dog. Boulder County officials announced the update Wednesday, but didn't immediately respond to questions about the new victims. -
Rural Colorado pharmacists who say their businesses are struggling were thrown a lifeline under a new bill signed on Tuesday, May 27, by Gov. Jared Polis.House Bill 1222 aims to keep independent pharmacies open by ensuring fairer reimbursement rates for the prescription drugs they buy. -
The law will increase oversight over the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and try to triple the turnaround time for sexual assault evidence kits. -
The Colorado backcountry rescue organization is reporting 10-15% more calls than a typical year. It鈥檚 had at least 75 so far in 2025. -
Proposed rules would force operators to measure methane emissions, fix leaks and, in some cases, install gas collection systems. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun team editor Lance Benzel and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.
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Tom Schultz, the head of the U.S. Forest Service, is calling for wildfires to be extinguished 鈥渁s swiftly as possible this season.鈥� But aggressive suppression policies are widely believed to be one of the key culprits in the current wildfire crisis. -
From the metal for cans to sourcing flavors from Italy, Mexico or West Africa, beer is an international business. And brewers in Utah worry about what Trump's tariffs will mean for their costs and creativity. -
State conservatives say the U.S. Constitution mandates Congress to 鈥榙ispose鈥� of this land. -
Many said reforms are needed, but are wary of some of the Trump administration's proposals. -
Earlier this year, the Eastern Shoshone Tribe reclassified bison from being livestock to wildlife. On Thursday, Colorado's governor signed the Protect Wild Bison bill, which creates a dual wildlife and livestock designation. -
Spring heat waves could mean increased fire danger and more strain on water supplies.
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