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“Freedom Plane” exhibit leaving CO soon, so go see these 250-year-old artifacts while you can
play_arrow “Freedom Plane” exhibit leaving CO soon, so go see these 250-year-old artifacts while you can KGNU News By Jack Armstrong Drafts, revisionary documents, and first-of-their-kind texts detailing the early founding of the United States are on display at Denver’s History Colorado Center. There are only two days left to see the Freedom Plane exhibit in Denver before the curators continue their tour.
Officials honor lives lost in Kings Soopers shooting at Day of Remembrance
play_arrow Officials honor lives lost in Kings Soopers shooting at Day of Remembrance Jack Armstrong On March 22, 2026, the city and several partners held a Day of Remembrance event to honor those who lost their lives in the March 22, 2021 mass shooting at the Table Mesa King Soopers. KGNU’s Jack Armstrong spoke with Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett and District Attorney Michael Dougherty to reflect on what the day means for the community.
Craig coal plant federal order faces legal challenges; DIA attorney files First Amendment case against Denver; ICE ramping up in Durango
play_arrow Craig coal plant federal order faces legal challenges; DIA attorney files First Amendment case against Denver; ICE ramping up in Durango Jack Armstrong Craig coal plant federal order faces several legal challenges Colorado’s Attorney General, along with notable environmental groups, have mounted several legal challenges, hoping to overturn an executive order prolonging the life of a coal plant in Craig, Colorado.
“Respect and honor:” Iranian students ring in Persian new year at CU Boulder
play_arrow “Respect and honor:” Iranian students ring in Persian new year at CU Boulder Jack Armstrong Celebrated by nearly 300 million people across the world, Nowruz is the Persian new year, which comes on the arrival of spring. The celebration marks the first day on the Iranian calendar, and this year the celebration takes place on Friday, Mar. 20. The holiday is known for several traditions, with symbols and rituals focusing on health, fertility, nature, and new beginnings.
Advocates speak up for workers’ rights and against Key Lime Air at CU Regents meeting
play_arrow Advocates speak up for workers’ rights and against Key Lime Air at CU Regents meeting KGNU News By Jack Armstrong and Don Davis Public comment at a meeting of CU Boulder’s board of Regents last Thursday became an outcry for two different local movements – one advocating for CU athletics breaking its contract with known immigration detention transporter, Key Lime Air, and the other pushing for CU staff to gain expanded collective bargaining rights.
Plan to cut Medicaid rates for families with disabilities; Boulder activist pleads not guilty; Johnston Announces 2026 Admin Goals
play_arrow Plan to cut Medicaid rates for families with disabilities; Boulder activist pleads not guilty; Johnston Announces 2026 Admin Goals Jack Armstrong Plan to cut Medicaid rates for Coloradans with disabilities gets no support from governing board, moves ahead anyway. After hearing from impacted families, the Colorado Medical Services Board refused to vote on the 10% pay cut for Colorado families requested by Medicaid officials.
Community relieved as Colorado Friendship wins permit for justice center parking lot
play_arrow JAvo_COfriend Jack Armstrong Late last year, an independent Boulder food and aid distribution organization was told they couldn’t operate at their usual spot in the Boulder County Justice Center parking lot due to their lack of permit. As of January 11th, Colorado Friendship, the long-standing community staple serving Boulderites a hot meal and warm clothes for 27 years, got to bring their trailer back to the Justice center parking lot.
John Lehndorff talks National Pie Day
play_arrow John Lehndorff talks National Pie Day Jack Armstrong On today’s Radio Nibbles, John Lehndorff talks all things pie for January’s upcoming National Pie Day Celebration. Among Boulder-area events for the day, John is hosting a pie event tomorrow, Jan. 23.
Polis creates task force for managing pine beetles, CU entomoligst Dr. Sammy Ramsey explains what they can do to mitigate tree damage
play_arrow 01_19_26_beetlekill Jack Armstrong Last month, the Polis administration announced the launching of a dedicated pine beetle task force to combat the damage to Colorado’s many pine trees caused by the feeding and nesting of pine beetles.
RISE Collective clinic is continuing Boulder’s long abortion legacy
play_arrow RISE Collective clinic is continuing Boulder’s long abortion legacy Abby O'Brien By Jack Armstrong and Abby O’Brien A new abortion provider for a new era This past May, Boulder made national headlines, when Boulder Abortion Clinic (BAC) permanently closed its doors. It happened suddenly, when the clinic’s director, Dr. Warren Hern, announced his retirement after 50+ years.
LISTEN: The Positives and Pitfalls of Colorado’s Expanded Right to Repair law
play_arrow ja_MALrighttorepair Jack Armstrong In 2024, Governor Polis signed House bill 24-1121, the “Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment” act. The bill demands manufacturers of electronic equipment provide sufficient schematics and overviews of their machinery to expand access to Do-It-Yourself fixes and consumer rights. The bill’s mandate officially went into effect January 1st, 2026 affecting all equipment sold after the first of this month that had been produced after 2021.
USPS Ends Contract with Aurora Regional Hub; Jeffco Schools Hire Saint Vrain Teacher Fire for Child Sexual Assault Accusation; Woman Shot and Killed By ICE from CO Springs
play_arrow USPS Ends Contract with Aurora Regional Hub; Jeffco Schools Hire Saint Vrain Teacher Fire for Child Sexual Assault Accusation; Woman Shot and Killed By ICE from CO Springs Jack Armstrong USPS Ends Contract with Aurora Regional Hub The United States Postal Service has ended its contract with Alan Ritchey Inc., the Texas-based firm operating the Denver Regional Transfer Hub. At its busiest, the routing facility would handle nearly 300,000 packages per day.
Speed Cameras Being Beefed up in Boulder; Mountain Lions Euthanized After Hiker Found Dead Near Estes Park; Telluride Ski Closure Enters Day Nine, Resort Partially Reopens
play_arrow Speed Cameras Being Beefed up in Boulder; Mountain Lions Euthanized After Hiker Found Dead Near Estes Park; Telluride Ski Closure Enters Day Nine, Resort Partially Reopens Jack Armstrong Speed Cameras Being Beefed up in Boulder Speed cameras and warning notices have reduced speeding by 80% in a work zone on the Diagonal Highway in Boulder County.
LISTEN: Boulder Protesters Gather Overnight Against U.S. Capture of President Maduro
play_arrow 01_05_26don_oilprotest Jack Armstrong The world was struck with shocking news this weekend as the Trump administration carried out the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. Internationally, reactions to the conflict are mixed, with some celebrating Maduro’s capture while others are resisting the administration’s mission and Trump’s expressed interest in Venezuelan oil reserves.
Children’s Hospital CO Fights DOJ Subpoena on Gender-Affirming Care, Colorado Prison Backlog on Sex Offenders, Denver Phases out Lime, Bird Scooters - Replaces Them With Veo - KGNU Community Radio
play_arrow Children’s Hospital CO Fights DOJ Subpoena on Gender-Affirming Care, Colorado Prison Backlog on Sex Offenders, Denver Phases out Lime, Bird Scooters – Replaces Them With Veo Jack Armstrong Children’s Hospital CO Fights DOJ Subpoena on Gender-Affirming Care Children’s Hospital Colorado is challenging a U.S. Department of Justice Subpoena requesting access to sensitive patient data, employee personnel files, and guardian authorization records related to the hospital’s...
Hear Voices from Saturday’s Rally to Save NCAR
play_arrow Hear Voices from Saturday’s Rally to Save NCAR Jack Armstrong Produced by Don Davis and Jack Armstrong. On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered outside the offices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Boulder. They were protesting a move by the Trump administration that could close the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).
Still Affected By Power Outages? Colorado Approves Recycling Package, Investigation Finds Sen. Faith Winters At Fault - Drunk During Fatal Crash
Power Outages Impacting HOW Many in Colorado? Xcel Energy released a statement over the weekend confirming that most customers should have their power restored by or before today after the most recent power shutoff. The energy company said severe wind damage in some parts of Evergreen means they should be the only ones still waiting for power.
Griswold Rejects Sending Trump Admin Data; Denver City Council Considers $27 Million Contract; Andrea Gibson Poems Posthumously Released in Anthology Book; Peters Applies for Official Trump Pardon
play_arrow Griswold Rejects Sending Trump Admin Data; Denver City Council Considers $27 Million Contract; Andrea Gibson Poems Posthumously Released in Anthology Book; Peters Applies for Official Trump Pardon Jack Armstrong Griswold Rejects Sending Trump Admin Data Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has rejected a new request from the U.S. Department of Justice for sensitive voter information. It’s the second time the Trump administration has asked for voter data this year.
Rally at CU Boulder Calls for End of Contract with Immigration Flight Operator
play_arrow DON_12_04_25_KLrally Jack Armstrong On Thursday of last week, students at the University of Colorado Boulder rallied against their university’s contract with a known operator of immigration enforcement flights.
Win the CO State Park Christmas Tree Cutting Lottery? Tips and Rules for Cutting Down Your Tree Dec.6
play_arrow Win the CO State Park Christmas Tree Cutting Lottery? Tips and Rules for Cutting Down Your Tree Dec.6 Jack Armstrong December means Christmas in the west, and with the season comes all the holiday preparations including finding a Christmas tree to have perched in your home.
Union Accuses Boulder County of Negotiating in Bad Faith; Polis Admin Blocked from Immigration Compliance Lawsuit; Commercial Drivers Licenses Audited, Searching for Illegal Immigrants Operating Vehicle
play_arrow Union Accuses Boulder County of Negotiating in Bad Faith; Polis Admin Blocked from Immigration Compliance Lawsuit; Commercial Drivers Licenses Audited, Searching for Illegal Immigrants Operating Vehicle Jack Armstrong Boulder Employee Union Accuses County of Negotiating in Bad Faith The Boulder County Employee Workers Union is saying the county is not negotiating in good faith after several legal challenges have halted Boulder County Housing Authority and Boulder County Public...
Local Community Groups Organize 10th Annual World AIDS Day Commemoration at Park Hill Church in Denver
play_arrow Local Community Groups Organize 10th Annual World AIDS Day Commemoration at Park Hill Church in Denver Jack Armstrong Today is December 1st, or World AIDS Day, a recognition of those living their lives while being HIV positive and a commemoration of those who have lost their lives to the disease. While the day of recognition started in 1988, 2025 marks the 10th year the event is celebrated in Denver’s Park Hill United Methodist Church.
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, and Small Businesses are Feeling Especially Squeezed This Year
play_arrow Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, and Small Businesses are Feeling Especially Squeezed This Year Abby O'Brien By Jack Armstrong and Abby O’Brien Tomorrow, Saturday Nov. 29 is Small Business Saturday. The day, which was invented 15 years ago by a partnership between American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, encourages shoppers to go out and do their holiday shopping at small businesses rather than big box stores.
Luvin Arms Talks Turkey: Animal Sanctuary Hosting CO Governor-Pardoned Turkeys Speaks on Life After the Farm
play_arrow 11_26_25_turkeyinterviewbackup Jack Armstrong Two turkeys were pardoned by Governor Polis this month. In the tradition’s third year, the two birds are living out the rest of their extended lives at an animal shelter in Erie, CO.
Catholic Preschools Push for Supreme Court Case; This Week in Water; Listener Comment Line
play_arrow Catholic Preschools Push for Supreme Court Case; This Week in Water; Listener Comment Line Jack Armstrong Hosted by KGNU’s Jack Armstrong Headlines and local news for Tuesday, November 25, 2025. First, a look at Two Catholic Schools pushing for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case regarding Colorado’s universal preschool program and its requirement for schools and institutions to abide by the state’s nondiscrimination laws.
Boulder Building Broadband; Boulder County Food Insecurity; Proposed Xcel Rate Hike; McCartney Statue; Starbucks Strike
Headlines Tuesday November 25, 2025 play_arrow Boulder Building Broadband; Boulder County Food Insecurity; Proposed Xcel Rate Hike; McCartney Statue; Starbucks Strike Jack Armstrong Building Boulder Broadband The City of Boulder has entered the final planning stages of its citywide broadband internet construction project. The city told the Boulder Reporting Lab that it plans to provide “near ubiquitous” fiber internet by 2030.
Trump Calls Jason Crow, Five Other Dems Traitors; Colorado Goes Against Federal Intoxicating Hemp Ban; The Academy Development Plan Approved for The North Boulder Complex Sale
Headlines Friday November 21, 2025 play_arrow Trump Calls Jason Crow, Five Other Dems Traitors; Colorado Goes Against Federal Intoxicating Hemp Ban; The Academy Development Plan Approved for The North Boulder Complex Sale Jack Armstrong Trump Calls Jason Crow, Five Other Dems Traitors After six democrats called the U.S. army to uphold the constitution and defy “illegal orders,” president Trump accused the lawmakers of sedition, remarking that the practice was punishable with death.
A Church Aid Distribution Closes as City of Loveland Struggles to Accommodate Homeless
A Church in Loveland has shut off its property from being used as a place for aid distrbution networks to get supplies out to Loveland’s homeless. Everyone Deserves to Eat, an aid network in Northern Colorado, continues to feed Loveland’s homeless on the sidewalk between Calvary Church Loveland’s only homeless shelter, the Loveland Resource Center.
County Commissioners Prepare to Vote on Iris Fields Ballpark Bid
In the past week, Boulder county officials have made multiple changes of heart when deciding on a developer to back for the community surrounding Iris Fields. In the last month, KGNU’s reported on how a community-minded development bid that would Save Iris Fields was competing with other incoming developers.
Longmont Bookswap Event Highlights the Growing Popularity of Well-Read Ways to Meet Your Neighbors
Book Swap events are growing in popularity in communities across Colorado’s Front Range and in other parts of the country.They’re a way for readers to pass along gently used books to new homes, and pick up something fresh to read themselves. And as Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s Maeve Conran reports, they’re also helping people make connections.
Limits to Boulder PD Oversight Panel, Boulder Ends FAA Lawsuit, Flight Restrictions End, Medical Debt Credit Ban Challenge
play_arrow Limits to Boulder PD Oversight Panel, Boulder Ends FAA Lawsuit, Flight Restrictions End, Medical Debt Credit Ban Challenge Jack Armstrong New Limits to Boulder PD Oversight Panel Officials from Boulder Police Department introduced a new policy to limit the independent Boulder Police Oversight Panel from reviewing cases before a final disciplinary decision is made by Boulder’s police chief.
Starbucks Workers United Strikes to Have Company Solidify Contract Negotiations
Lafayette, Colo. — Yesterday was Red Cup Day for Starbucks stores around the country — Unionized Starbucks employees used the promotional day to start their strike for better pay and staffing . The movement comes as an effort to force the company to comply with recognition of Starbucks workers legal right to collective bargaining.
Starbucks Red Cup Day Strike; No Plan After Colorado River Deadline; Polis Unveils Plan to Close the Budget Gap
play_arrow Starbucks Red Cup Day Strike; No Plan After Colorado River Deadline; Polis Unveils Plan to Close the Budget Gap Jack Armstrong Starbucks Red Cup Day Strike Unionized Starbucks employees are going on strike today along the front range. The movement comes as an effort to force the company to comply with recognition of Starbucks workers legal right to collective bargaining. Starbucks Workers United represents over 12,000 workers in 550 unionized stores across the country.
RADIO NIBBLES: A century of Boulder food comes to the table at a, expansive, immerse new history exhibit
On Radio Nibbles, the history of food in Boulder was the main dish as host John Lehndorff welcomed Rachael Caraluzzi to talk about the new Boulder Eats exhibit opening at the Museum of Boulder. Lehndorff is the project’s Exhibit Historian and principal writer and Caraluzzi is co-curator of the restaurant half of the exhibit. John travelled to Wheat Ridge for the best thing he tasted this week.
LISTEN: United Campus Workers Demand Collective Bargaining Rights Across CU System
On Tuesday of last week, unionized workers at the CU Boulder campus, along with workers at CU Denver and CU Anschutz rallied to be acknowledged as a bargaining entity by the CU Board of Regents. The right to collective bargaining is granted to private entities, but must be recognized by organizations when considering certain public employees, including workers in higher education.
Demolitions Fee, SNAP Colorado, Aurora Detention Center SCOTUS Decision, Veterans Day/Boulder Star Lighting
Headlines Tuesday November 11, 2025 play_arrow Demolitions Fee, SNAP Colorado, Aurora Detention Center SCOTUS Decision, Veterans Day/Boulder Star Lighting Jack Armstrong Boulder City Council Considers Small Homes Demolition Fee Boulder city council approved a new fee on property owners who tear down single-family homes to construct larger living spaces.
Colorado Mountain Conservationists Speak on Trump Admin Push to Rollback on Conservation Rule
The Trump administration is moving to roll back a rule that is designed to give the public a stronger voice in how federal lands are managed. The so-called public lands rule prioritizes conservation alongside other uses like drilling, mining, and grazing.The public has until November 10th to comment on the proposal to rescind the rule.
Colorado River Municipal Decision Deadline Approaches Nov.11
The seven states that use water from the Colorado River have been negotiating for the past couple of years, over how to allocate that water. The river’s current operating guidelines expire next year, and the states are under pressure to scale back usage due to water shortages driven by climate change. On Tuesday (November 11th,) the federal government needs to know whether the states have reached an agreement for the river’s use going forward.
SNAP Benefits and Louisville Food Grants; Starbucks Strike Upcoming Deadline; DIA Flights See Further Cancellations
play_arrow SNAP Benefits and Louisville Food Grants; Starbucks Strike Upcoming Deadline; DIA Flights See Further Cancellations Jack Armstrong SNAP Benefits – Louisville Food Grants The Louisville City Council may speed up the process of awarding grants to nonprofits that provide food assistance. They’ve scheduled a special meeting for tonight to consider advancing grants to food banks ahead of their normal schedule.
LISTEN: BoulderMOD HighSchool Program Reaches Construction Milestone
The BoulderMOD program reached a milestone Tuesday. Their first two modular homes were hoisted by crane and placed on foundations at the Ponderosa mobile home park in North Boulder. Sean McCormick, Johnny Alvarado and Evan Gronquist, three seniors in the Boulder Valley School District’s APEX program. Sam Fuqua spoke to them Tuesday at the Ponderosa Mobile Home Park in North Boulder as the first two modular homes they helped build were placed on foundations.
Radio Nibbles - Talking tasty Boulder bars, yummy black pepper chicken, and a great local cookbook
Radio Nibbles host John Lehndorff welcomesJennifer Ufland, creator of Boulder’s Jen’s Cafe Bars. The nut- and seed butter-based superfood bars are available in local stores and used by Major League Baseball teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers. What was the very best thing John tasted this week? Listen until the end of Radio Nibbles to find out about a Boulder Indian food source.
LISTEN: CU Independent Journalists Talk Allegations of Neo-Nazi on CU Boulder Campus
Flyers and social media posts about an alleged Neo-Nazi on the CU Boulder campus have been circulating from Anti-Fascist watch groups in the front range and Colorado Springs. Nathan Ellis, a sophomore at the university. The flyers started being seen on October 21st and claimed Ellis is affiliated with multiple white nationalists groups, including Patriot Front. On Thursday evening October 24th – the same week the flyers started to crop up, Ellis was assaulted after a Turning Point USA meeting.
LISTEN: Hear About the Ghost Tour Highlighting the Spirits, Ghouls of Old Town Lafayette
October 31st was Halloween, and as luck would have it, it was also the last day to get a ghost tour of the town of Lafayette.
Vote for Emergency Assistance Ahead of Nov.1, Cause of Death of Dairy Workers is Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure
play_arrow Vote for Emergency Assistance Ahead of Nov.1, Cause of Death of Dairy Workers is Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure Jack Armstrong Vote for Emergency Assistance Ahead of Nov.1 The Colorado legislature’s budget committee has approved $10 million Thursday in emergency funding to cover food assistance during the federal government shutdown. But officials say the money is only a fraction of the roughly $120 million in SNAP benefits that are distributed in Colorado each month.
LISTEN: BoCo Food Banks Talk SNAP Freeze and Healthy School Meals for All
Today on A Public Affair — hunger and food assistance. While the government is shut down, SNAP recipients will not receive any food assistance starting Nov. 1. This will affect thousands of Coloradans who rely on these programs. In Boulder county, an estimated 19,000 residents will be affected.
LISTEN: Haunted ‘Mouse Maze’ Leads to Mapping of Fear-Response in the Brain
Halloween is at the end of this week, but for a group research mice at the University of Colorado Boulder, the spooky season has been around the clock. A neuropsychology research team at the university constructed a mouse maze similar to a haunted house, where looming predator shadows would induce the fear response in the research mice. The result was that researchers Dr. Susanna Molas and Elora Williams were able to map out an area in the brain that fires off in response to fear.
Boulder NoBo Arts District Earns State Creative Hub Distinction; U.S Fish and Wildlife Deny New Incoming Wolves to the State
play_arrow Boulder NoBo Arts District Earns State Creative Hub Distinction; U.S Fish and Wildlife Deny New Incoming Wolves to the State Jack Armstrong Boulder NoBo arts district earns state Creative Hub distinction North Boulder’s NoBo Arts District has been distinguished as one of Colorado’s Creative Districts, joining the ranks of Denver’s RiNO Arts District, Downtown Fort Collins Creative District and the Longmont Creative District.
LISTEN: Nederland’s ‘Carousel of Happiness’ Owner Explains His Life’s Work - Grateful Ned Fire Avoided The Ride
The town of Nederland suffered a massive blow to their community two weeks ago, October as more than a dozen businesses burned down in fire at a central shopping center. However, a staple community project, the Carousel of Happiness survived the blaze. KGNU’s Don Davis sat down with Carousel owner Scott Harrison to hear the miraculous story of how the carousel got put together, and about the ride owner’s plans to remain a community resource during this local tragedy.
Nederland’s Carousel of Happiness After the Oct.9 Fire; Make Them Hear You; Naturally; Listener Comment Line
On today’s Morning Magazine, a conversation with Scott Harrison, owner of the Carousel of Happiness, after the Oct.9 Nederland shopping center fire. After, regular features: Make Them Hear You with Chris Mohr, Naturally with Brigette Mars, and the Listener Comment Line.
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