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Boulder is a hot spot for rock climbing... and many climbers engage in something even riskier called ‘scrambling.’ This involves climbing huge rock faces without using ropes. Today on In the NoCo you’ll hear from a Boulder man who dug into a century’s worth of data around scrambling accidents – and it changed how he approaches his favorite hobby as a result.

Darren O’Connor claims the City of Boulder retaliated against him for publicly criticizing the police chief’s appointment. The city has alleged O’Connor acted unethically and misrepresented facts.

A proposed ballot measure would close part of West Pearl Street to most cars. An opposition campaign is working to keep it off the 2025 ballot.

By 2030, Boulder could see 28 days over 95 degrees and nearly 200 high fire-risk days annually. By 2050, those numbers rise even higher. The city says it’s expanding tree canopy and focusing cooling efforts on low-income neighborhoods most at risk.

The proposal aims to curb the size of homes in unincorporated Boulder County. It is likely to face opposition from the home construction industry.

Boulder recently approved new zoning rules designed to create more affordable housing options. The move is not without it's critics. Some residents thinking increasing housing density will change the city's character.

The hotel plans to add 39 extended-stay suites and meeting spaces, sparking concerns from neighboring residents and calls for greater community access to the site.

A proposed ordinance could add thousands of housing units across the city by making it easier for property owners to convert single-family homes into duplexes. Restrictions on building footprint would still apply.

Rising housing costs and a new requirement for accessing rental assistance may be fueling the increase in eviction cases, observers say.

High turnout, though not record-breaking, is shaping this year’s election in Boulder County, with the high-stakes presidential race at the top of the ballot. Listen to our "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Boulder Reporting Lab reporter John Herrick, and then read the Boulder Reporting Lab story at the link below.