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Local Newscasts

Local Newscasts

Aspen Public Radio broadcasts live local and regional news throughout the daily broadcast of Morning Edition, exploring topics and issues which affect the lives and interests of those who live, work, and play here in the Roaring Fork Valley. Below you can find a compilation of each morning’s newscasts presented as a single file, which is generally posted daily by 10 a.m. You can also subscribe to the “Aspen Public Radio Newscast” as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.
  • On today's newscast: Garfield, Pitkin and Eagle Counties are now under Stage 1 fire restrictions; the Aspen Fringe Festival’s 18th annual Junefest returns tomorrow; and hundreds of people rallied at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City recently to protest a proposed data center in Box Elder County that would be one of the largest facilities of its kind in the world. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today's newscast: About 30 firefighters are working on the Paradise Creek Fire as of Wednesday morning; Colorado is expanding access to abortion medication on college campuses; and some of the Colorado River’s top officials made a rare public speaking appearance last week but still seemed far apart on a deal to share water going forward. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today's newscast: Holy Cross Energy hit a milestone in March — it sourced enough renewable power to match its members’ demand — but that doesn’t actually mean the utility provided clean energy for every hour of every day; Colorado now has stronger penalties for child exploitation and human trafficking; and 68% of Americans think extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today's newscast: The historic Armory Hall served as Aspen City Hall for half a century, but crews will start to redevelop the space after it’s fully vacated at the end of this month; Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have reduced how much retailers have to pay for credit-card swipe fees; and the federal government expects to have a short-term agreement for the Colorado River later this summer. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today's newscast: Pitkin County can once again advertise in the Aspen Times, reversing a 2022 ban directed by the Board of County Commissioners; an on-demand ride service in Parachute expanded into Rifle and Battlement Mesa this week; and a new leader is likely coming for the top federal agency on the Colorado River. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today's newscast: A new statewide poll reveals economic inequality is a top issue for Colorado women and nonbinary people; Colorado voters will have more time to vote from home this November under a new law designed to push back against the Trump administration; and some communities in our region are moving full-force ahead with new data centers, while others are hitting the brakes. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today's newscast: Residents in Aspen’s West End neighborhood filed a lawsuit against the city in May; the Snowmass Town Council is considering a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers; and Scientists are working to build more accurate forecasts about the amount of water in the Colorado River with satellites. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today's newscast: The two candidates for Garfield County Sheriff will be facing off in a debate in Rifle tomorrow night; Colorado high schoolers are graduating at higher rates, but a growing number are leaving the state for college; and a new interactive map reveals the hidden health risks of living near oil refineries. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today's newscast: The two candidates for Garfield County Sheriff are weighing in on a controversial email sent to department staff in January; former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters is set to be released from prison today; and the Trump administration continues its push to open more public lands for hunting and fishing. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today's newscast: Two Republican candidates are running for Garfield County Sheriff in the June primary; even though ski season wrapped up last month, construction work is just beginning on Aspen Mountain’s new Nell Bell chair lift; and a bipartisan caucus wants to help put an end to the gerrymandering wars. Tune in for these stories and more.