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The Aspen Institute awarded Maria Reva with its Aspen Words Literary Prize on Thursday. She won the prize for her novel, “Endling,” which focuses on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War.
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Jason Charme/Aspen Daily NewsThe school district’s teachers union declared an impasse in negotiations on April 10 after the AEA and district leaders could not agree on proposed salary increases in the upcoming academic year. -
Sage Smiley/Aspen Public RadioCarbondale’s Board of Trustees recently updated the town’s regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units, hoping to encourage more residents to build housing on their properties. -
Eleanor Bennett/Aspen Journalism & Aspen Public RadioGlenwood Springs officials are recommending that the city’s planning and zoning commission uphold a special use permit for ICE’s short-term holding facility and administrative office ahead of an April 28 hearing, despite data that shows the agency detained people for over 12 hours at the site, in violation of the conditions of its permit. -
courtesy of VOICESIn an increasingly divided society, VOICES offers a challenge to political, racial, and gender stereotypes. This story is part of our “On the Ground” radio series, which highlights solutions to local and global issues from Roaring Fork and Colorado River valley organizations.
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On today's newscast: Carbondale has streamlined the permitting process to build additional housing on existing properties; Vail Resorts Rocky Mountain properties — which includes those in Colorado — took a 25% hit to visitor numbers this winter due to the lack of snow; and a group of states that use the Colorado River are trying to break a standstill in negotiations about its future. Tune in for these stories and more.
Regional News
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Lucas Brady Woods/KUNCThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy. Democrats in the Colorado legislature are trying to outlaw the practice through different legal means. -
Kaleb Roedel/Mountain West News BureauThe U.S. already has about 3,000 data centers — and that number is expected to grow quickly in the coming years. A new report finds much of that growth is shifting away from cities and into rural areas, including in the Mountain West. -
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsThe new proposal would require companies to take more action around problem drivers. -
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsThe increases go into effect automatically after a commission's report determined Colorado elected officials were underpaid.
NPR News
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Elisabetta Zavoli/GettyU.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a farm community in Italy for people with addiction is a model for wellness camps designed to ease the U.S. overdose crisis. Critics say the idea is dangerous. -
Raul Arboleda/AFP via Getty ImagesAgainst the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal. -
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North AmericaThe Fed is expected to hold rates steady, at what's likely to be Jerome Powell's last meeting as chair — with Kevin Warsh looking set to replace him. -
Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesAt issue is the TPS program, which permits eligible individuals to live and work in the United States if they cannot return to their home countries because of "extraordinary or temporary conditions."
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A New Hampshire Republican. A German Holocaust denier. A suspicious bottle of baby oil. An NPR investigation reveals how the alarming rise of antisemitic conspiracy theories reached a state capitol. -
The European Union accused Meta on Wednesday of failing to stop underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, in violation of the bloc's digital rules that require sites to protect minors. -
Ukraine accused Israel of allowing the import of grain it claims Russia stole from occupied areas. Israel claimed that the vessel had not entered the port and had not yet submitted its documents. -
The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer's World Cup. -
The State Department said that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America's 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump. -
Australia is proposing to tax Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government intends to introduce the draft legislation to Parliament by July.
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