January 14, 2008
Greg Mortenson: International peace begins with education.
January 14, 2008 4:43 PM
In 1993, former army medic Greg Mortenson attempted to climb K2, the world's second-highest mountain, which is located on the China-Pakistan border. Mortenson didn't make it to the summit. Exhausted and disappointed, he got lost on his descent and stumbled into a Pakistani village, where locals generously nursed him back to health. When Mortenson saw schoolchildren there using sticks in the dirt for lessons, he found his calling: building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. This week Greg Mortenson will visit Colorado Springs to discuss his experiences working in the heart of Taliban country. KRCC's Michelle Mercer has the story.
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Event information:
GREG MORTENSON AT CC
01.15.2008
GREG MORTENSON, AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING BOOK THREE CUPS OF TEA, WILL DISCUSS HIS EXPERIENCES IN PAKISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN IN A FREE LECTURE TITLED "ONE MAN'S MISSION TO PROMOTE PEACE... ONE SCHOOL AT A TIME" AT COLORADO COLEGE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 15TH. Sponsored by the UCCS Center for Homeland Security.
• INFO: 7 P.M., COLORADO COLLEGE, SHOVE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1010 N. NEVADA AVE., 389-6607.
Read an extended account at the Colorado Springs Independent: [HERE]
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November 23, 2007
Empty Stocking Fund Drive Kicks Off
November 23, 2007 9:15 AM
As the temperature is dropping, many charitable organization's needs are rising in the Pike's Peak region. This weekend kicks off a month filled with events that will benefit 14 non-profit health and human service agencies in the Pike's Peak region at this time of increased need. Colorado College student Kate Dawson has more about the annual Empty Stocking Fund Drive.
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October 17, 2007
Rep. Lamborn on SCHIP
October 17, 2007 4:59 PM
Thursday, Oct. 18 is showdown day in the U.S. House of Representatives. Thats when lawmakers will vote on whether to override President Bushs veto of the State Childrens Health Insurance Program, or S-CHIP. Democrats say they can beat the veto if they can find about 15 more Republicans to vote with them.
But they're not going to get Rep. Doug Lamborn to change his mind. [LISTEN]
For a brief overview of the SCHIP bill vetoed by President Bush CLICK HERE
To see an NPR poll reflects Republican divisions on SCHIP CLICK HERE
New Analysis Reveals Nearly Half of Increase in Uninsured Children in 2006 Occurred in Middle Income Families CLICK HERE
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August 30, 2007
Local News Round-up, Aug. 30, 2007
August 30, 2007 5:14 PM
Pinon Canyon expansion opponents win withheld Army documents.
The state Housing Division reports that home foreclosure filings in Colorado are on track to rise 25 percent this year.
Two Indiana women are believed to be the first to adopt children under a new Colorado law that allows same-sex couples to adopt jointly.
Uranium mine near Gateway to reopen.
Summit County pays homeowners to reduce fire danger.
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August 14, 2007
CSU launches "Peace Corps MBA"
August 14, 2007 3:39 PM
Starting this month, graduate business students at Colorado State University will have a new option. It's informally called "the Peace Corps MBA." The idea is to give people filled with the save-the-world enthusiasm that Peace Corps volunteers have in spades with practical management experience they sometimes lack. Nancy Greenleese reports.
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July 31, 2007
More on Myron Stratton Partnering With Other Non-Profits
July 31, 2007 4:00 PM
Last Thursday Colorado Springs' Myron Stratton Home became a full house. Partners in Housing, Peak Vista Community Health Service, and TESSA join the Myron Stratton Home on its' 105-acre campus.
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July 20, 2007
Locals Give Thumbs-down to NW New Mexico Power Plant
July 20, 2007 4:49 PM
A proposed major new coal burning power plant in northwest New Mexico is getting an almost unanimous thumbs-down a public hearings in the Four Corners area. The public is being given the chance to comment on a recently released Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
Developers say that in spite of the vocal opposition, they're confident the plant will remain on track.
Victor Locke of KSUT, Four Corners Public Radio attended one of the recent hearings and has this report.
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May 31, 2007
Gov. Signs Mental Health Parity Bill
May 31, 2007 1:02 PM
Governor Ritter has signed a new law that expands health care coverage for people with mental illnesses such as depression and post traumatic stress disorder. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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April 9, 2007
"Pride" Highlights Diversity Challenge in Competitive Swimming
April 9, 2007 4:23 PM
The recently released movie Pride, about a charismatic black swim coach has brought to the surface the problems of attracting minorities to the sport of swimming. USA Swimming, which is based in Colorado Springs, has launched a campaign called Make a Splash that aims to cultivate diversity. The program also hopes to reduce drownings and fight childhood obesity, which are disproportionally higher among minority groups. Jim Ellis, the real life coach behind Pride, is the effort's spokesman. Reporter Nancy Greenleese met Ellis in 1995, and looks back at how he changed her view of the sport and its potential to change.
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December 1, 2006
FEEDING THE HUNGRY VS. FEEDING COMMERCE AT CHRISTMAS
December 1, 2006 2:24 PM
archivesFEEDING THE HUNGRY VS. FEEDING COMMERCE AT CHRISTMAS
For some people, it's the gifts that ruin the holidays. The endless hawking of gadgets we don't need, the frenzied quest for the perfect present, and the nagging doubt about buying iPods when others can't afford food. Wouldn't it be more fulfilling to buy something really practical for someone who really needs it? Some people actually try, as producer Julie Siple discovered. [LISTEN] []
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August 25, 2006
LIFE ONE PAYCHECK AWAY FROM POVERTY
August 25, 2006 9:52 AM
archivesLIFE ONE PAYCHECK AWAY FROM POVERTY
IT'S ESTIMATED THAT NEARLY 10% OF COLORADO'S POPULATION LIVES IN POVERTY. AND IT'S NOT JUST THE UNEMPLOYED. LOTS OF PEOPLE WITH JOBS EITHER CAN'T AFFORD BASICS LIKE FOOD, SHELTER AND MEDICINE. MANY ARE JUST ONE PAYCHECK AWAY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS.
THE COLORADO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS LAUNCHED A STATEWIDE TOUR YESTERDAY TO GATHER TESTIMONY ABOUT THE CHALLENGES FACED BY POOR PEOPLE. THEY PLAN TO REPORT THEIR FINDINGS TO STATE LAWMAKERS EARLY NEXT YEAR.
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December 2, 2005
Census Data Shows Regional Economics in Colorado
December 2, 2005 1:23 PM
archivesCENSUS DATA SHOWS REGIONAL ECONOMICS IN COLORADO
Stephen Raher reports on new Census data released this week on income and poverty in Colorado. [LISTEN] []
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November 30, 2005
FEMA Update
November 30, 2005 4:21 PM
archivesFEMA UPDATE
Eric Whitney follows up on last week's story about hurricane evacuees in Colorado Springs. He talks to FEMA officials about the anxiety some evacuees have over whether they'll get promised support. [LISTEN] []
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November 28, 2005
Holiday Season of Uncertainty for Hurricane Evacuees in Colorado
November 28, 2005 10:59 AM
archivesHOLIDAY SEASON OF UNCERTAINTY FOR HURRICANE EVACUEES IN COLORADO
Eric Whitney talks with evacuees of Hurricane Katrina who are now living in Colorado Springs. While they're appreciative of local support they have received, they're frustrated with the federal government's performance. [LISTEN] []
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November 17, 2005
Road Trip: Local Kids Help with Hurricane Relief
November 17, 2005 6:34 PM
archivesROAD TRIP: LOCAL KIDS HELP WITH HURRICANE RELIEF
In October, several students from The Classical Academy, in northern Colorado Springs, traveled to Louisiana to participate in the post-Katrina clean up effort. Western Skies gave them a digital recorder to document their experience. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> Click here to see pictures of the Classical Academy trip to Louisiana.
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November 16, 2005
Cupboard is Bare at Care and Share
November 16, 2005 11:18 AM
archivesCUPBOARD IS BARE AT CARE AND SHARE
Victoria Rios reports on some of the challenges and misconceptions faced by Care and Share, southern Colorado's largest foodbank. [LISTEN] []
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October 6, 2005
Nebraska Farmers Feed the World
October 6, 2005 6:48 PM
archivesNEBRASKA FARMERS FEED THE WORLD
Eric Whitney visits with Nebraskans who are organizing an effort for farmers to donate part of their crops to help hungry people in developing countries. [LISTEN] []
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August 11, 2005
Pueblo Produce for Seniors
August 11, 2005 7:04 PM
archivesPUEBLO PRODUCE FOR SENIORS
Low income senior citizens in Pueblo can receive vouchers to buy produce at the local farmers market. The program is in its second year and Stephen Raher went to Pueblo to find out more. [LISTEN] []
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