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Hoffmann Media Group, a media subsidiary of Hoffmann Family of Companies, purchased the Aspen newspaper this week, sparking questions about the future independence of the paper. Publisher David Cook tries to assure readers that they won’t notice a difference in their reporting.
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On today's newscast: Despite claims that the immigration crackdown targets dangerous criminals, new ICE data reveal a different story unfolding from Aspen to Parachute — where more and more people are being arrested and deported without any criminal convictions; AspenOUT’s Jack Raife Mental Health Fund is expanding its services in 2026; and Colorado is the first state in the nation to set up its own rules to protect wetlands and streams after federal protections were stripped away. Tune in for these stories and more.
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Atsushi Tsukada/APOne of the earliest mentions of New Year's resolutions appeared in a Boston newspaper in 1813. But the practice itself can be traced back to the Babylonians. -
Natalie CookAt a neighborhood park, a young boy noticed Natalie's young foster daughter using a walker. His reaction left Natalie with an unexpected feeling of hope for the future. -
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images North AmericaExperts say Biden's focus on addiction health care saved tens of thousands of lives and slowed fentanyl smuggling. Trump scrapped Biden's approach in favor of military strikes. -
Matthew Hinton/AP/FR170690 APNearly a year after a New Year's Day truck attack on Bourbon Street left 14 dead, New Orleans officials are still seeking permanent security solutions.
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Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at age 71. Whitlock played the corrupt state Sen. Clay Davis on "The Wire." He also appeared in several Spike Lee films, including "25th Hour" and "BlacKkKlansman." -
The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels. That's according to two people familiar with details of the operation. -
The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility. -
President Trump's administration announced that it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years. -
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know. -
NPR critic Bob Mondello narrows down his favorite movies of the year — the ones that made audiences vibrate.
After more than fifty years of bipartisan Congressional support, October 1 marks the first day nationwide without any federal funding for public media. In response, Aspen Public Radio is announcing the launch of a Resiliency Fund to raise $500,000.
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