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Carbondale’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.
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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. -
Regan Mertz/Aspen Public RadioAfter Pitkin County agreed to fund a feasibility study for wildlife crossings, Roaring Fork Safe Passages went on an EcoFlight on Monday. Colorado’s Wildlife Collision Prevention Act is also making its way to the state house floor, which would fund similar projects. -
Jason Charme/Aspen Daily NewsAfter several marathon meetings over the last three months to review the controversial project, the city of Aspen plans to work with Aspen Meadows to address ongoing traffic concerns in the neighborhood.
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On today's newscast: Aspen’s teachers’ union hopes to reach an agreement with the school district over salary negotiations; a Carbondale startup is bringing floor tiles made from tulip buds to the Roaring Fork Valley; and with the rise of AI, Indigenous people around the world are growing more concerned about data sovereignty. Tune in for these stories and more.
Regional News
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Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsThe increases go into effect automatically after a commission's report determined Colorado elected officials were underpaid. -
Hanna Merzbach/Wyoming Public RadioIn some parts of the Mountain West, residents are reviving these gathering places, which have long been a staple for westerners living in isolated places. -
Kevin J. Beaty/DenveriteStudents, caregivers, immigrants, rural communities and parents will all feel the impact of Colorado’s $1.5 billion shortfall. -
Maria Lin Kim/UnsplashThe declines were felt across the Mountain West. In Idaho, SNAP participation fell nearly 8%. Nevada saw a drop of more than 14%. In Arizona, participation fell by nearly 34%. New Mexico saw a decrease of about 6%, while Wyoming dropped by more than 11%.
NPR News
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LA Johnson/NPRA new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools. -
Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesThe suspected gunman will face charges, including assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon. -
Vanessa Romo/NPRWildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people seeking to rebuild in disaster-prone regions are turning away from stick-builds and embracing prefabricated homes that can withstand fire and extreme weather. -
DrAfter123/Digital Vision Vectors/Getty ImagesUnlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.
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The technique allows police to tap into giant tech-firm databases to find out who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved. -
The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world's top AI companies. -
Palestinian officials say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election. The Palestinian Authority hasn't held a presidential election in 21 years. -
The hard-nosed linebacker, who won three Super Bowls and later coached Arkansas-Pine Bluff, has died. UAPB and the Commanders announced his death Sunday. No cause of death was disclosed. -
A Texas judge ordered Hayam El Gamal and her five children released Thursday. Two days later, their lawyers say, ICE re-arrested and tried to deport them. -
One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles.
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