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play_arrow How a unique community college program is increasing upward mobility for students KGNU News By Malia Walker Front Range Community College is home to the only optics technology program in Colorado, and helps students qualify for high-paying jobs in a rapidly growing industry through a unique scholarship program. Optics as a concept can be somewhat challenging to understand, so FRCC optics student Sen Castro explains. “Optics are used in a lot of different fields,” he says.

play_arrow “It is a risky thing:” Sports betting & The World Cup KGNU News For many fans, sports betting has become just another part of watching the game. But the thrill of placing a wager can come with serious risks, especially for young people. KGNU’s Aramis Loma-Guzman visited the Hungry Toad in Boulder during England’s semi-final World Cup match against Argentina, to dive deeper into the world of sports gambling.

Longer Tables is an organization dedicated to combating isolation and polarization by fostering connection and belonging through shared meals. They bring people from all walks of life together by hosting gathering experiences, partnering with cities and companies to “set tables” for community building, and training leaders to cultivate healthy, thriving environments where everyone feels seen and connected.

Non-fatal shooting outside Aurora immigration detention center A woman was shot and wounded outside the immigration detention center in Aurora last night. The unidentified woman’s wounds are not considered life threatening, according to an Aurora police spokeswoman cited by The Denver Post. She added that a person was detained in connection with the shooting and may be considered a suspect. The shooting happened shortly after a weekly protest outside of the detention facility.

Neil Gillette and Lauren Douglas preview the 2026 Elizabeth Celtic Festival, taking place July 18–19 at Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth, Colorado. They discuss the festival’s Scottish Highland Games, world-class athletic competitions, Highland dancing, pipe bands, live Celtic music, hands-on workshops, family activities, and opportunities for visitors to experience Celtic culture firsthand.

Corgi Cartel stopped by the KGNU Boulder studio for a high-energy live session and conversation with DJ Jules. The Denver-based band talked about how they came together, their blend of funk, rock, jazz, and metal influences, and the supportive Colorado music scene that encourages genre-crossing creativity. They also shared details about their upcoming album, previewed new original songs, including “Breakthrough” and “Hand Grenade,” and discussed upcoming performances around Colorado.

On this week’s edition of Radio Nibbles, John Lehndorff has been on the road for weeks to compile his guide to local farm stands. There are dozens of farm stands scattered around Boulder County, and each stand has a different ware to sell. An example John brings up is one farm stand in Lafayette that is devoted to selling chili peppers. This story aired on The Morning Magazine, KGNU’s weekday morning show featuring local news and community members.

play_arrow When the water rises: Floods, communities, and what we owe each other KGNU News For years, professor David Ciplet has required many of his students to produce radio storytelling projects that relate to their Environmental Studies curriculum. This past semester, Ciplet’s grad students worked with former KGNU News Director Jackie Sedley to produce these audio reports.

Ferris fire is 10th largest in Colorado history; tax relief offered to affected individuals and businesses The Ferris fire is the 10th largest in Colorado history, according to state data. As of Wednesday, the fire has consumed 64,000 acres with a 43% containment rate. The Ferris wildfire is one of six active wildfires in Colorado that in total have consumed about 208,000 acres. Gov.

play_arrow E-bike and e-motorbike ridership is on the rise…and so are the injuries and accidents — A Public Affair KGNU News Host Sam Fuqua talks with Sergeant Scott, a Boulder police officer, and with Peter Piccolo, the head of Bicycle Colorado, a statewide advocacy group, about safety on e-bikes and e-scooters. They discuss different classes of e-bikes, illegal modifications of e-bikes, the importance of being safe while riding, and whether minors should have access to e-bikes/e-scooters.