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News: Albright calls Wiki Leaks 'damaging,' Iraq a 'disaster'

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright spoke at Carbondale's Thunder River Threatre last night. Albright brought down the house proving she still isn't shy about her views on a host of foreign policy issues. KDNK's Conrad Wilson was at the event and has this report.

 

News: State lawmakers elect new leadership

State lawmakers gathered at the capitol on Thursday to elect leaders for the next legislative session. Republican Frank McNulty of Highlands Ranch will be the new speaker of the house. He pledges to work with both parties. KDNK's Bente Birkeland has more from the capitol.

News: Bennet beats Buck in tight race

Colorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet has fended off a challenge from Republican Ken Buck to keep a seat that Republicans had seen as vulnerable. KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports that Buck has conceded in the race which brought him within just a percentage point of victory.

News: Hickenlooper names transition team

Governor elect John Hickenlooper announced the leaders of his transition in team at the state capitol on Wednesday. Hickenlooper handily won the three way race to become Colorado's next Governor and pledged to cut government waste and red tape. KDNK's Bente Birkeland has more from the capitol.

News: KDNK's Election Day Primer

It's election day across the country. Here in Colorado, all eyes are on the three-way battle for the governor's office and the close race for senate between Ken Buck and Michael Bennet. But here in the Roaring Fork Valley, there's some equally contentious races. KDNK's Mathew Katz has a primer.

Just as important as knowing the candidates, is how and where to vote. KDNK's Conrad Wilson has more.

And don't forget: KDNK's live coverage of all the election results starts at 7 p.m. tonight.

News: Early voting lags in RFV

Some officials in the Roaring Fork Valley are concerned early voting as well as returns on mail in ballots might be down this year. So far it's a little early to tell if that's actually the case. But as KDNK's Conrad Wilson reports, counties are anxiously awaiting returns while also gearing up for what could be a busy Election Day.

Interview: Houpt pushes experience, diversity in seeking third term for GarCo

Garfield County Commissioner Tresi Houpt, a Democrat, is seeking a third term on the county board. Houpt is running against Republican challenger Tom Jankovsky. Houpt spoke with KDNK's Conrad Wilson.

News: Campaign Finance Reaches New Heights

An unprecedented amount of money from independent groups is flowing into congressional and statewide races this election season. In fact, Colorado's U.S. senate race has attracted the highest amount of money from outside groups compared to any other federal race in the country. KDNK's Bente Birkeland examines how the money is impacting the political process.

Interview: GarCo challenger Jankovsky pushes business background

Over the next two days, we'll hear from the two candidates for the open spot on the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners -- a seat right now occupied by Democrat Tresi Houpt. Starting off, KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke with Republican challenger, Tom Jankovsky.

Interview: Lou Vallario is running on his record

This week we'll be looking at the race for the sheriff's office in Garfield County. Starting off, KDNK's Mathew Katz sat down with incumbent Sheriff Lou Vallario to discuss his platform. You can listen to both a shorter interview that was aired during the news, and the complete, unedited interview with the sheriff.

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