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Local Motion: Affordable housing on the Western Slope

More than three-quarters of Western Slope residents say that affordable housing is a serious problem in their community, ranking it above crime and infrastructure as a concern. In this edition of Local Motion, we delve into the housing crisis, and talk about how it affects communities and families across the KVNF listening area. KVNF's Jodi Peterson interviews representatives of two local organizations -- Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans and Housing Resources of Western Colorado -- that...

Western Slope Skies - Astronomy and Dark Skies in the North Fork Valley

Talkin Music: Rushad Eggleston

KVNF Regional Newscast: July 19, 2019

By Eric Goold • 22 hours ago

Murder conviction handed out in case of deceased girls in Norwood trial
Efforts to lower cost of insurance premiums in Colorado starting to manifest
Hickenlooper, Bennet still trailing in polls headed to 2nd Presidential debate

KVNF Regional Newscast: July 18, 2019

By Eric Goold • Jul 18, 2019

Nelson Ditch fire outside Norwood, Arizona wildfires contribute to heavy smoke in region
Attorney General Phil Weiser meeting and greeting on the Western Slope
Weiser says local mental health resources, drug prevention programs needed
Reactions to the BLM moving part of its headquarters, 27 jobs to Grand Junction

KVNF Regional Newscast: July 17, 2019

By Eric Goold • Jul 17, 2019

Representative Matt Soper returns to Delta County, holds town hall
12 deaths on Colorado waterways represent average compared to other years
Reinsurance program to go into effect, Western Slope residents set to gain

As the Worm Turns - Tuesday, July 16th

By Jeff Reynolds • Jul 16, 2019

Host Jill Spears and garden guru Lance Swigart chat about garden chores and take calls from listeners.

Got a question? Email worm@kvnf.org or call during the show! 970-527-4868 or 1-866-KVNF-NOW, 6:30-7:00 pm every Tuesday!

KVNF Regional Newscast: July 16, 2019

By Eric Goold • Jul 16, 2019

Veteran walks across America to raise awareness of veteran's issues
Operation Song brings together veterans, song writers for music therapy
July 17th concert in Montrose will showcase Operation Song
Summer meals program available for Colorado students

KVNF Regional Newscast: July 15, 2019

By Eric Goold • Jul 15, 2019

Western Conservative Summit held in Lakewood; Polis, Trump jr. both speak
Veteran calls for increased awareness of issues for citizens, military
On Hayden Fire 3 year anniversary, Parks and Wildlife seeks return of cutthroats

KVNF Regional Newscast: July 12, 2019

By Eric Goold • Jul 12, 2019

Capitol Coverage of school safety meeting among lawmakers
Colorado census officials ready to proceed regardless of Trump's plans
Denver one of 10 cities scheduled for roundups, deportations on Sunday
Western Conservative Summit starts today, will have special guest speaker
Colorado Parks and Wildlife schedules public meeting
Petition to repeal Popular Vote law gets enough signatures

Western Slope Skies - Astronomy and Dark Skies in the North Fork Valley

By Jeff Reynolds • Jul 12, 2019

The North Fork Valley of the Gunnison River has built its reputation on riches from the Earth, whether coal deposits to fuel the mining economy, or fertile irrigated land for the valley's productive agriculture. But what might surprise you is the amazing resource found when we raise our awareness up above towards the night sky.

KVNF Regional Newscast: July 11, 2019

By Eric Goold • Jul 11, 2019

Town of Paonia issues back flow warning to water users
Capitol Coverage of efforts against opioid addiction in state
BLM seeking comment on RMP for much of Eastern Colorado
Advocates seek reintroduction of gray wolf into the state

Delta County Commissioners Report: Mark Roeber

By Eric Goold • Jul 10, 2019

District 3 Commissioner Mark Roeber joins Eric Goold and Felix Belmont for KVNF News and the July edition of the Delta County Commissioners Report. Topics include water issues in the North Fork Valley, oil and gas development, a lawsuit against Delta County is dropped, and the Back the Badge Initiative.

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Radical or Incremental? What's Really In Joe Biden's Health Plan

By Julie Rovner • 1 hour ago

The headlines about presidential candidate Joe Biden's new health care plan called it "a nod to the past" and "Affordable Care Act 2.0." That mostly refers to the fact that the former vice president has specifically repudiated many of his Democratic rivals' calls for a "Medicare for All" system, and instead sought to build his plan on the ACA's framework.

Thom Yorke Recalibrates And Digs Deeper Into His Dread Of Technology With 'ANIMA'

By Tom Moon • 14 hours ago

In his vast catalog of music, Radiohead's Thom Yorke has trembled like a broken man on his knees. He has screamed in tormented six-part harmony; he has manic-whispered diaries worth of existential fear. Still, he just can't shake the techno-dread. Most recently, that dread has manifested in Yorke's third solo project, ANIMA, released on June 27.

Study: Sugar Rules The World And Ruins Teeth

By editor • 14 hours ago

Ninety-five percent of 12-year-olds in the Philippines have tooth decay, or cavities. And cavities affect seven in 10 children in India, one-third of Tanzania teens and nearly one in every three Brazilians.

Trump Administration Announces Plans To Move Hundreds Of Federal Jobs Out Of D.C.

By Brian Naylor • 16 hours ago

AILSA CHANG, HOST:

Radiohead's Thom Yorke has released a new solo album. It's called "Anima." And it's accompanied by a short Netflix film of the same name. The album, just like the film, evokes an urban dystopia right out of a George Orwell story. Tom Moon reviewed the music and declared it Yorke's most harrowing solo work yet.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "TWIST")

THOM YORKE: (Vocalizing).

TOM MOON, BYLINE: He's trembled like a broken man on his knees.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "TWIST")

YORKE: (Singing) To you, who brought me back to life.