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September 30, 2005
Commentary: America the Beautiful?
September 30, 2005 4:19 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL?
Commentator Jessica Feis talks about Katherine Lee Bates' famous song and the region that inspired it. [LISTEN] []
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Perinatal Hospice
September 30, 2005 4:18 PM
archivesPERINATAL HOSPICE
Deciding whether to sustain life "at all costs" is always a tough decision. But it's even more difficult in the case of an infant. In this story, Miles Eddy talks to a mother who recently had to make such a decision, and the medical professionals who helped her during the process. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:18 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Children & Youth , Health
Rebuilding Tall Afar: Fort Carson Soldiers in Iraq
September 30, 2005 4:18 PM
archivesREBUILDING TALL AFAR: FORT CARSON SOLDIERS IN IRAQ
Eric Whitney talks to soldiers with Fort Carson's Third Armored Cavalry Regiment about their mission of rebuilding the city of Tall Afar, Iraq. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
September 30, 2005 4:17 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Eric Whitney reports on the discovery of chronic wasting disease in moose. Joan Zwisler explains new regulatory developments at the ski area in Silverton. [LISTEN] []
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September 29, 2005
Debate on C and D Continues
September 29, 2005 3:58 PM
archivesDEBATE ON C AND D CONTINUES
As the November 1 election draws near, supporters and opponents of Referenda C and D are campaigning furiously. Stephen Raher talks to a lawmaker who's walking the length of the state and a libertarian writer. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> You can read the latest budget forecast (mentioned by Senator Abel Tapia), as well as the voter guide ("bluebook") information on both Referendum C and Referendum D.
Ari Armstrong is the publisher of the Colorado Freedom Report, and the author of Wasteful Spending by Colorado Government.
Senator Ken Gordon is the organizer of The Colorado Walk.
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September 28, 2005
Commentary: Funny Baby Sally
September 28, 2005 3:49 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: FUNNY BABY SALLY
Commentator Lucy Bell recounts an experience from her days as a rookie teacher, in which she learned a valuable lesson about humor in the classroom. [LISTEN] []
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Paralympic Military Summit
September 28, 2005 3:49 PM
archivesPARALYMPIC MILITARY SUMMIT
Fort Carson and the U.S. Olympic Committee are both prominent institutions located in Colorado Springs. Last week they teamed up to organize competitions for disabled veteran athletes. Nancy Greenleese was there and has this report. [LISTEN] []
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Local Schools Tackle No Child Left Behind
September 28, 2005 3:47 PM
archivesLOCAL SCHOOLS TACKLE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
Administrators from three Pikes Peak region school districts told citizens on Monday that they're working hard to comply with the massive No Child Left Behind Act, which became law in 2002. They also admitted that no matter how hard they try, they're bound to fail eventually. Stephen Raher reports. [LISTEN] []
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Richard Dawkins Interview
September 28, 2005 3:47 PM
archivesRICHARD DAWKINS INTERVIEW
Richard Dawkins is a professor at Oxford, known internationally for his scholarship on evolutionary biology. The self-proclaimed atheist was in Colorado Springs last week to film a television piece on religion in the United States. In this interview, Dawkins talks to Western Skies' Stephen Raher about religion, science, and politics. [LISTEN] []
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Democrat Announces in 5th Congressional District
September 28, 2005 3:47 PM
archivesDEMOCRAT ANNOUNCES IN 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
No Democrat has ever been elected to Congress from Colorado's Fifth Congressional District. In fact, most Democratic candidates for the seat have offered only token campaigns. But as Eric Whitney reports, this week Jay Fawcett announced that he's running for real in 2006. [LISTEN] []
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September 23, 2005
Commentary: Camping Colorado's "Wild" Side
September 23, 2005 12:02 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: CAMPING COLORADO'S "WILD" SIDE
Commentator Rebekah Shardy find it odd that we're constantly warned about dangerous wildlife, when human beings are often the biggest threat to campers. [LISTEN] []
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The Modern-Day Coal Miner
September 23, 2005 12:01 PM
archivesTHE MODERN-DAY COAL MINER
We've all heard historical accounts of dark, dangerous working conditions faced by coal miners. But have you ever wondered what modern miners do when they go to work? Adam Burke finds out, by talking with a coal miner in Paonia. [LISTEN] []
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Science Education Conference
September 23, 2005 12:01 PM
archivesSCIENCE EDUCATION CONFERENCE
This week, Colorado Springs hosted a meeting of experts who are fighting what they say is a decline of quality science education in U.S. schools. Eric Whitney talks to some of the meeting's participants. [LISTEN] []
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Thomas Frank Speaks
September 23, 2005 12:00 PM
archivesTHOMAS FRANK SPEAKS
Thomas Frank, the author of What's the Matter with Kansas? was in Colorado Springs to give a lecture at Colorado College. Eric Whitney was there, and has this report. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:00 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Literature , Politics
Katrina Relief Efforts in Pueblo
September 23, 2005 11:33 AM
archivesKATRINA RELIEF EFFORTS IN PUEBLO
The national media is focused on Hurricane Rita, even as many people are still trying to sort out what happened with Katrina. Meanwhile, in Pueblo, folks are just trying to help hurricane victims get back on track. Anita Miller has our coverage. [LISTEN] []
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Commentary: Jim White is Simply Divine
September 23, 2005 10:31 AM
archivesCOMMENTARY: JIM WHITE IS SIMPLY DIVINE
Commentator Cynthia Nimerichter talks about Rev. Jim White, and why Citizens Project is honoring him with their annual Divine Award. [LISTEN] []
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"Good Sex"
September 23, 2005 10:30 AM
archives"GOOD SEX"
Issues of sex, and sexual assault, are prevalent on all types of college campuses, from the Air Force Academy to small private liberal arts colleges. Molly Adams attended a presentation on "Good Sex" at Colorado College and has this report. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:30 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Military , Women's Issues
Cement Shortages
September 23, 2005 10:29 AM
archivesCEMENT SHORTAGES
Construction companies in Colorado and throughout the country are facing a shortage of cement. Stephen Raher reports on what's causing the shortage and what it could mean for the economy. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:29 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Business/Labor , Colorado
Uranium Mining in Colorado and Neighboring States
September 23, 2005 10:29 AM
archivesURANIUM MINING IN COLORADO AND NEIGHBORING STATES
Joan Zwisler of KSUT reports on uranium mining in Utah and the Navajo Nation. And Eric Whitney has an update on developments with Cotter Corporation's attempts to bring New Jersey waste to their uranium mill in Caņon City. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
September 23, 2005 10:28 AM
archivesNEWSCAST
Eric Whitney reports on the latest allegations of rape at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Stephen Raher has details on bird fatalities at wind farms; and, war protesters at "Camp Casey, Colorado Springs." [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:28 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Legal Affairs , Military , Regional
September 16, 2005
PPLFF Preview
September 16, 2005 10:08 AM
archivesPPLFF PREVIEW
This weekend is the sixth annual Pikes Peak Lavender Film Festival. Eric Whitney talks with festival founder Alma Cremonesi about the lineup of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender films from throughout the world. [LISTEN] []
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Domestic Violence in Pueblo
September 16, 2005 10:06 AM
archivesDOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN PUEBLO
Pueblo's new District Attorney, Bill Thiebaut, is trying to tackle his county's high rate of domestic violence. Stephen Raher talks to Thiebaut and other Puebloans who are coordinating a public education campaign to try and address family violence. [LISTEN] []
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Colorado Energy Industry Update
September 16, 2005 10:04 AM
archivesCOLORADO ENERGY INDUSTRY UPDATE
Eric Whitney reports on what rising fuel costs could mean for Colorado consumers and local energy producers. He also talks with Victor Locke from KSUT about British Petroleum's efforts to increase the density of natural gas wells in La Plata County. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
September 16, 2005 10:03 AM
archivesNEWSCAST
Colorado's U.S. Senators speak out against the proposed tribal casino in Pueblo (Stephen Raher reports). And Intel announces new jobs in Colorado Springs (Eric Whitney reports). [LISTEN] []
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September 14, 2005
Utah Jobs for Evacuees
September 14, 2005 11:04 AM
archivesUTAH JOBS FOR EVACUEES
Julie Rose from KCPW reports on efforts to find jobs for hurricane evacuees in Utah. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 11:04 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Business/Labor
Book Review: The San Luis Valley
September 14, 2005 10:07 AM
archivesBOOK REVIEW: THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
Martha Quillen, of Colorado Central magazine reviews The San Luis Valley: Sand Dunes and Sandhill Cranes, a short by wide-ranging examination of what makes the San Luis Valley unique. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:07 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment
Colorado Jobs for Evacuees
September 14, 2005 9:58 AM
archivesCOLORADO JOBS FOR EVACUEES
Eric Whitney talks to the Better Business Bureau about employment scams that are targeting Hurricane Katrina evacuees. [LISTEN] []
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Dragon Man's Machine Gun Shoot
September 14, 2005 9:40 AM
archivesDRAGON MAN'S MACHINE GUN SHOOT
On the plains of Eastern El Paso County, a unique remembrance of September 11, 2001 took place this past weekend. The fourteenth annual Dragon Man's Machine Gun Shoot featured a mock assassination of Osama bin Laden, exploding cars, and plenty of automatic weapons. Stephen Raher reports. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
September 14, 2005 9:39 AM
archivesNEWSCAST
Eric Whitney reports on the re-licensing of the Cotter Corporation's uranium mine in Caņon City. Stephen Raher on a Colorado Supreme Court water law ruling. And Pueblo City Council takes the next step in casino planning, but it's not unanimous. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:39 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Native American , Regional
September 12, 2005
Alternative Energy
September 12, 2005 10:34 AM
archivesALTERNATIVE ENERGY
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September 8, 2005
Derby Dames
September 8, 2005 7:45 PM
archivesDERBY DAMES
David Marks visits the bizzare and edgy world of the Pikes Peak Derby Dames, Colorado Springs' new all-girl roller derby team. [LISTEN] []
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John Anderson Interview
September 8, 2005 7:45 PM
archivesJOHN ANDERSON INTERVIEW
Former El Paso County Sheriff John Anderson is thinking of running for Congress. Stephen Raher talks to Anderson about his background and priorities. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> John Anderson's exploratory committee is online at JohnAndersonForCongress.com.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 7:45 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to El Paso County , Interview , Politics
Court Rules Against Douglas Bruce
September 8, 2005 7:44 PM
archivesCOURT RULES AGAINST DOUGLAS BRUCE
This afternoon a state judge dealt another setback to Douglas Bruce, who unsuccessfully tried to place two tax-cutting measures on the Colorado Springs city ballot this November. Stephen Raher was in the courtroom and has this report. [LISTEN] []
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Referendum C Litigation
September 8, 2005 7:43 PM
archivesREFERENDUM C LITIGATION
Opponents of Referendum C took the state to court this week, saying the ballot language for the measure is illegal. Stephen Raher talks to Jon Caldera, who filed the suit, and a Referendum C supporter about the continuing battle over this November's election. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 7:43 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Legal Affairs , Politics
Newscast
September 8, 2005 7:43 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Eric Whitney reports on continued local relief efforts for hurricane victims. More steel mill jobs are coming to Pueblo. And an update on the proposed development moratorium in Chaffee County. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 7:43 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Regional
September 7, 2005
Commentary: Puppy Love
September 7, 2005 10:19 AM
archivesCOMMENTARY: PUPPY LOVE
Commentator Sandra Knauf talks about a summer love affair. And what happened when her husband found out. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:19 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , Women's Issues
James J. Cathey Obituary
September 7, 2005 10:19 AM
archivesJAMES J. CATHEY OBITUARY
Eric Whitney has this remembrance of Marine Lieutenant James J. Cathey, who died in Iraq on August 21st. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:19 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Memorial , Military
Western Energy and the Hurricane
September 7, 2005 10:17 AM
archivesWESTERN ENERGY AND THE HURRICANE
Hurricane Katrina has impacted national energy markets, which has repercussions for oil and gas companies in western states. Eric Whitney and Victor Locke have our coverage. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:17 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Energy
Local Hurricane Response
September 7, 2005 10:17 AM
archivesLOCAL HURRICANE RESPONSE
As soon as the nation became aware of the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, people everywhere sprung to action to help displaced residents of the Gulf Coast. In Colorado Springs, these efforts have been organized by a group of volunteers working with business owner Richard Skorman. Stephen Raher has this report on what people are doing to help. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> To offer housing, money, or other goods and services, visit the Hurricane Katrina relief page at the City of Colorado Springs' website. For information on national relief efforts, visit the FEMA website.
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Newscast
September 7, 2005 10:17 AM
archivesNEWSCAST
On Tuesday afternoon, a federal judge ruled against El Paso County Commissioner Douglas Bruce's lawsuit against the City of Colorado Springs. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:17 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Legal Affairs , Politics
September 2, 2005
Commentary: Pedal Power
September 2, 2005 9:44 AM
archivesCOMMENTARY: PEDAL POWER
Commentator Pat Cook Gulya has found one answer to high gas prices: the standard bicycle. What some people might consider a burden, she sees as a gift. [LISTEN] []
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Catfish Noodling
September 2, 2005 9:44 AM
archivesCATFISH NOODLING
Scott Gurian has this story, from Oklahoma, about the art of catfish noodling. What's catfish noodling? You'll have to listen to find out! [LISTEN] []
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Gas Well Clean Up Worries
September 2, 2005 9:44 AM
archivesGAS WELL CLEAN UP WORRIES
With substantial growth in the number of natural gas wells in the West, some people are worried about the associated clean-up costs. Eric Whitney reports. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> Click here to read the GAO report on the BLM and gas drilling.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:44 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Energy , Environment , Regional
Chaffee County Development Moratorium
September 2, 2005 9:43 AM
archivesCHAFFEE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM
Mary Woods reports on local government's consideration of a six-month moratorium on new subdivisions (a proposal that doesn't make developers particularly happy). [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:43 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Legal Affairs
Newscast
September 2, 2005 9:42 AM
archivesNEWSCAST
Six-piece New Orleans band Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes was in Colorado when Hurricane Katrina hit their hometown. Eric Whitney talks to one of the band's members about the apparently open-ended tour that they'll have to embark upon. And Stephen Raher has an update on the proposed hotel-casino in Pueblo. [LISTEN] []
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