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The Catch-Up: This week's highlights from KUNC's newscast
Each week KUNC collects and curates some of the more important stories of the week that have aired on our daily newscast. We know how busy life can be, and that it's not always possible to get your news on our airwaves (or from streaming us right here on our website). Fill in the gaps and catch up right here. No one enjoys the feeling of missing out!
Hiker's encounter with bear on popular trail prompts 20-hour search and rescue mission
A hiker's encounter with a black bear led to a 20-hour search and rescue mission in the area of Colorado's San Luis Valley this week. On the afternoon of August 12, Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue initiated a search for a missing hiker at about 3 p.m. in the area of Zapata Falls. The hiker had been with a partner, but the two had become separated, prompting the partner to report the situation to emergency services. ...
Shepardson Elementary rolls out red carpet for first day of school in Fort Collins
Staff at Shepardson Elementary literally rolled out the red carpet for the first day of school Thursday, lining both sides and high-fiving students as they arrived. The red carpet was on a blacktop between the school and playground, where dozens of kids were playing and reconnecting with classmates they hadn’t seen since the...
Jana Duggar and Stephen Wissmann’s humble $275k Nebraska home revealed – but new wife isn’t listed on deed
JANA Duggar and her new husband, Stephen Wissmann, are moving into a modest Nebraska home after tying the knot in Arkansas. Jana, 34, married longtime friend Stephen, 31, on Thursday, August 15, in Prarie Grove, Arkansas, in front of 500 loved ones. The Counting On alum revealed they purchased a “little house” in Nebraska that they have […]
$975 million bond for DPS schools is headed to Denver voters
Denver voters will decide on the largest bond in Denver Public Schools’ history this November. The board of education unanimously approved Thursday sending the $975 million measure to the ballot. The bond measure is a one-time investment in capital projects that was approved by a group of 72 community...
Colorado Wildlife Attacks on the Rise: A Simple Explanation?
Growing up in a mountainous region of Colorado, it was commonplace to see deer and elk all over town and no one batted an eye. There was never any talk about these magnificent beasts attacking humans, or even getting within close proximity. Wolf Attack: First to Be Reported Since Colorado’s...
What parents need to know about gifted and talented education
Leer en español.Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.Some Colorado school districts are trying new approaches to identifying gifted children among students of color and other underrepresented groups. Children identified as gifted can get extra attention at school to further develop their skills.But across the state and the country, big gaps remain, with white students most likely to be identified as gifted.Here are some basics to help parents navigate what being gifted means.What does it mean if a child is labeled...
Things to Do: End-of-summer Festivals and Evening Concerts Fill August Calendar
Colorado summer is here, and there's so much to do. Food festivals, fairs and community gatherings galore entertain from the mountains to the plains and from small towns to our largest cities. Music fills every downtown gathering spot and park in Northern Colorado all summer. Greeley, Loveland, Windsor and Fort...
Asbestos exposure may concern veterans even today
During the last century, the U.S. military resorted to asbestos when the World War II war effort demanded accessible materials to mass-produce equipment. Manufacturers wanted to profit from the fibrous mineral, hiding evidence of the health risk emerging from mixing asbestos in products for military properties such as aircraft, vehicles, ships and barracks. Out of […]
Decision on former Morphew prosecutor's fate delayed
The arm of the Colorado Supreme Court that oversees the state's attorneys has pushed back Friday's deadline to decide the fate of the embattled former prosecutor in the Morphew case. Linda Stanley, the sitting 11th Judicial District Attorney, could be disbarred, publicly or privately censured, or acquitted. She is accused...
Dr. Carolyn Gochee Celebrates 20 Years of Chiropractic Care in Colorado
Grand Junction, CO & Craig, CO (July 30, 2024) - Dr. Carolyn Gochee, D.C., is thrilled to announce the 20th anniversary of her chiropractic practice in Colorado. She will be hosting an open house celebration on August 15th, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at her practice located at:Wellington Wellness Clinic2530 N 8th St. Suite #206Grand Junction, CO 81501.
UNC Football: Drake Maye leads his first touchdown drive in NFL preseason action
As he did so many times during his time with the UNC football program, Drake Maye is back to leading touchdown scoring drives. The former Tar Heel found the end zone for the first time in his NFL career (in preseason action, of course), as he didn't need his arm to cap off this particular drive.
Mega ’80s Throwback Concert Coming to Surprising New Northern Colorado Stage
Windsor’s Hoedown Hill has added another title —concert venue. Don’t expect a traditional hoedown, though, for its first foray this fall. Instead, the Colorado Plains ski hill will throw it back '80s style with two tribute bands and two familiar classics to christen the first Hoedown Hill Music Festival on Sept. 27 and 28.
Coloradans Can Check Out Live Horse Racing With Big Cash on the Line
Coloradans can get in the car and take a fun road trip to see (and bet on) professional horse racing. While the Kentucky Derby does get all the attention in the world of horse racing, Wyoming's races are something to see, as well. Your trip will take you through some of the prettiest parts of Wyoming to see some very majestic horses.
HOT AND DRY TO START THE WEEKEND
TONIGHT: mostly clear with overnight lows in the 50's and 60's with calm winds. TOMORROW: Partly to mostly sunny with temps soaring into the upper 80's to low 90's around Colorado Springs and near 100° from Pueblo to the eastern plains. SUNDAY: Temps still top out around 88° for...
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