Gov. Jared Polis

New data from the EPA shows that nearly half of Americans have drinking water contaminated with PFAS often called “forever chemicals”

Governor Jared Polis granted 22 pardons last month. He also commuted the life sentences of four people - two were men convicted of murder in the 1990s.

FEATURE: Sandhill Cranes are making their annual migration through Western Colorado. KVNF's Brody Wilson captured some of their songs and has details on these birds that are traveling through our listening area.

FEATURE: Delta Health has seen its fair share of financial woes over the past five years. The rural hospital on Western Slope has seen the loss of nearly $30 million dollars during that time. A costly repayment of roughly $7 million dollars to Medicare during the pandemic almost put the Delta County healthcare provider out of business. With determination, hard work and making major changes, Delta Health is steadily clawing its way back. KVNF's Lisa Young recently spoke to new CEO Jonathan Cohee.

FEATURE: Montrose County School Board members will vote next Tuesday ( August 27, 2024) on whether to place a bond measure on the November ballot to fund a new high school in Montrose.

Governor Jared Polis has signed a law that moves Colorado closer to making good on a school meal program passed by voters in 2022. On today’s Farm Friday Ag markets are anxiously awaiting USDA's first forecasts for the supply and demand situation for crops now being planted. On today’s Farm Friday feature we take a look at the growing Delta County Farm to School program….literally in our backyard.

Colorado state Rep. Tracey Bernett resigned from her lawmaking position on the eve of the 2023 legislative session. Bernett, a Democrat, is facing criminal charges that she lied about her residence to run for reelection, reports the Colorado Newsline. Colorado and many school districts in the state saw higher graduation rates for the class of 2022 than before the pandemic, reports Chalkbeat. Governor Jared Polis was sworn in yesterday. Capitol reporter Lucas Brady Woods was at the ceremony.

KVNF's Regional Newscast for September 29, 2022 featured news from the town of Paonia and two special reports including K-U-N-C’s Scott Franz at the capitol and KUNC’s Alex Hager on the ongoing crisis along the Colorado River. Today's feature story highlighted the first annual Delta Pride celebration over the weekend.

Governor Jared Polis stopped in remote Hinsdale County on Wednesday to visit Peninsula Park on Lake San Cristobal. For KVNF, Laura Palmisano reports from the event just outside of Lake City.

Governor Jared Polis stopped just outside Lake City in remote Hinsdale County yesterday to visit Peninsula Park on Lake San Cristobal. Laura Palmisano was there. Plus, as reporter Eric Galatas explains, mountain resort towns are seeing the pros and cons of attracting the wealthiest residents.