Chalkbeat’s guide to back-to-school-night meetings
Some basic guidelines for those early parent-teacher meetings are to bring a pen and paper, exchange reliable contact information, and give everyone some grace.
Errors in Deloitte-run Medicaid systems can cost millions and take years to fix, leaving beneficiaries – some in Colorado – at risk of losing access to health care
A spokesperson for Colorado’s Medicaid agency said as of June 30, Colorado “has made substantial improvements” and a “majority of the letters have been rewritten” and updated in the system.
San Luis Valley residents will select 10 places as ‘historic’ under new preservation project with History Colorado
History Colorado will collaborate with San Luis Valley residents to identify 10 places eligible for listing on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Accidental killing of a mother bear in Silverton ignites anger and calls for change
The sheriff's office launched an investigation, looking into whether or not the man suspected of harassing the bears will face charges. Some are also calling on the local government to better educate the public on being "bear aware."
Mannequins that give birth, breathe, and bleed: New Metropolitan State University of Denver lab simulates real-life situations for students
And it’s just the beginning, the university is also making a big investment in its programs to help fill a looming shortfall of health professionals.
Colorado Springs residents can provide input on a new city council district map
The public can provide feedback on several different plan options, and also share what they think the biggest priority should be for a district map.
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Boulder King Soopers Shooting Trial Day 1: Prosecutors say suspect knew what he was doing; defense describes long struggle with mental illness
Opening statements began Thursday for the trial of the man accused of killing 10 people at a Boulder grocery store in 2021.
Three Colorado electrical co-ops get new funding to go renewable
The money is part of a new program under the Inflation Reduction Act.
$1.3 million awarded to regional outdoor partnership efforts across Colorado
The funds come from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Great Outdoors Colorado as part of the state's Outdoor Regional Partnership Initiative.
Fairplay’s ‘Burro Days’ clops along into its 75th year
Teams of two—one donkey and one human—took on the 30-mile course for the final event of the weekend known as Burro Days.
Colorado Rep. Pettersen wants more states to cover substance use disorder treatment under Medicaid
Her new bill is drawn from her experiences as a Colorado lawmaker, and her mother's struggles with addiction.
Colorado Arts Spotlight: From festivals to cat cafés, your guide to arts events this weekend
Plus, this week in arts news — a big goodbye at Opera Colorado.
Help wildlife officials find out who killed a critically endangered California condor
The bird was fatally shot and found in Montezuma County in late March.
Colorado gets hundreds of millions in federal funding for state-run health insurance programs
The money is coming via pass-through funding, due to the combined savings of the Colorado's new reform efforts.
Man arrested in Idaho Springs dog breeder’s killing, but the puppies are still missing
The suspect was considered a person of interest in the death at the time but was initially arrested on an unrelated arrest warrant for failing to appear in court in Nebraska on a weapons charge.
Kroger’s CEO says shoppers would see lower prices after the chain’s merger with Albertsons
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen argued in favor of what would be the largest grocery chain merger in U.S. history while testifying during a federal court hearing in Oregon on the U.S. government's request for a preliminary injunction that would block the $24.6 billion deal.
What’s in the new Colorado property tax compromise for you?
Gov. Jared Polis signed a new tax deal Wednesday. How much it means for you depends on what kind of property you own.
