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Big Pharma siphoning off critical health center resource
As Congress heads back to work after the August recess, advocates for the nation's safety net Community Health Centers are urging lawmakers to end Big Pharma's roadblock on discounted medicines through a federal program known as 340B. Donald Moore, CEO of Pueblo Community Health Center, said by denying discounts, drug...
Aspen Journalism recognized with two awards in 2023 Better News Media Contest
Aspen Journalism received two awards in the Colorado Press Association’s 2023 Better News Media Contest. The awards, announced on Aug. 24 at the 146th annual CPA Annual Convention in Northglenn, honored work by Aspen Journalism freelance journalist Sarah Tory and collaborating journalist Allen Best, who is the publisher of the energy and climate newsletter Big Pivots.
Here’s how Colorado’s 20 largest districts regulate student cell phone use
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.Before school started at her northern Colorado high school, senior Madison Vella heard complaints about the new rules barring cell phone use during class.“A lot of students were like, ‘This is stupid. We’re almost adults,’” she said.The rule change took some getting used to, but it’s been a positive, said Vella, a senior at Greeley West High School. Students are participating in class more and there’s a greater sense of community, she said.Vella’s school district,...
2 kids arrested for reported robbery with fake gun near Citadel Mall
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Two kids are facing serious charges after police say they threatened people with a fake gun and stole their belongings. The crime was reported late Monday night outside the Citadel Mall. According to the victims, the two suspects had what looked like a real gun during the robbery. Afterward, the duo ran off, but police quickly caught up.
75 $1B+ climate disasters have impacted Colorado in past 44 years, NOAA says
Colorado has experienced its fair share of severe climate events over the past several decades. But now the National Centers for Environmental Information has a precise picture of that share's size.
Proposed young adult mental health center in Metzler Ranch divides Castle Rock council
A sharply divided Castle Rock Town Council advanced a proposal to locate a young adult mental health facility in Metzler Ranch. The council is expected to give the rezoning proposal a final vote on Sept. 3. During the initial discussion on Aug. 20, the council voted, 4-3, to rezone a section of the Metzler Ranch Community neighborhood to allow the Sandstone Care facility, which would treat teens between the ages...
Comedy show to celebrate Special Kids Special Families
(COLORADO SPRINGS) – Special Kids Special Families is celebrating 25 years in the Colorado Springs community and hosting an event you can be part of. Senior Director of Development & Communications of Special Kids Special Families Derek Wilson shared all the details of the event, which is coming up in September. The night of comedy will […]
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