News

by Colorado Public Radio

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Episodes

Miller moths 101: Migration patterns, their role as pollinators and why they’re attracted to light

4m · Published 30 May 10:00

We answer listeners' questions about miller moths' influx in Colorado and why experts say we should appreciate them.

Sustaining Boggsville: How one southeastern Colorado site preserves history

5m · Published 25 May 10:00

“What do you know about Boggsville?”

Potential updates to federal lead contamination guideline might affect the Colorado Smelter Superfund site in Pueblo

2m · Published 24 May 10:00

The EPA has tested soil at some 1,900 homes near the site of the former smelter during the last eight years. More than 40 percent needed to have tainted dirt removed and replaced with new clean material.

Mayor-elect Yemi Mobolade talks priorities as he readies to take the helm of Colorado’s second-largest city

15m · Published 18 May 10:00

Yemi Mobolade, a Nigerian immigrant, is the first Black man elected to lead Colorado Springs. He discussed his new role, his faith and getting ready to hit the ground running.

Political newcomer Yemi Mobolade wins Colorado Springs mayor’s race

4m · Published 17 May 02:18

“Wow,” said Mobolade as he took the stage with his family after initial results showed him with a huge lead in the race.

Interview: Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Wayne Williams speaks with KRCC ahead of the runoff election

29m · Published 03 May 22:14

Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Wayne Williams sat down with KRCC ahead of the May 16 runoff. He spoke about why he wants to run for mayor, his proudest achievement as an elected official and addressed key constituent concerns.

Interview: Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Yemi Mobolade speaks with KRCC ahead of the runoff election

28m · Published 03 May 22:13

Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Yemi Mobolade sat down with KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin ahead of the May 16 runoff. He spoke about his leadership experience, why he got into politics and addressed key constituent concerns.

Swords, axes and shields: Full-contact medieval armored combat is happening in Black Forest, Colorado

4m · Published 27 Apr 10:00

The sound of sword strikes echoes through the towering pine trees in Black Forest where the Colorado Wardens practice their sport. What they do is not a choreographed re-enactment or costumed performance. It’s a sport based on tournaments that took place in the Middle Ages.

Why does a 1960s Colorado Springs mayor have a monument that no one notices?

4m · Published 31 Mar 10:00

Thousands of cars pass by daily just a couple of blocks away, but this monument is off the beaten path enough that drivers likely wouldn't notice it.

How campaign finances are playing out in Colorado Springs’ municipal election

4m · Published 13 Mar 10:00

The mayor's race in Colorado Springs is generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign donations.

News has 175 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 12:29:13. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 26th, 2024 14:11.