KDNK's Local Newscast airs weekday mornings at 6:41 and 7:41 during Morning Edition.
Yesterday on the newscast you heard Pitkin County Commissioner candidates Greg Poschman and Scott Writer describe what sets them apart. One issue they agree on is renewing the mill levy that funds the Pitkin County Open Space and Trails program. KDNK news director Gavin Dahl reports.
Colorado lawmakers have twice tried – and failed – to pass a measure allowing terminally ill patients to take a physician prescribed medication to end their own lives. That decision will now be up to voters. Proposition 106 is modeled after a law in Oregon that was passed nearly 20 years ago. And as Bente Birkeland reports, there are strong feelings on both sides of the debate.
On the ballot this election, Glenwood Springs voters will be asked to approve the renewal of the current 1-cent sales tax and to approve the City’s ability to bond and build infrastructure projects. In addition, funding for the Center for the Arts and Glenwood Springs Historical Society are included in the tax and subject to annual appropriations. Community on the Move, an ad hoc committee of the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association, invites the public to attend a community meeting tonight at 7 at Glenwood Springs Community Center on Wolfsuhn Road to discuss the tax.
Colorado's population is getting a lot greyer, and a statewide task force is on it. Eric Galatas talks to friend of KDNK, Kelli Fritts from AARP Colorado to learn more.
Despite high winds this week, the Freeman Fire, north of Ruedi Reservoir, is 40% contained. Hotshots completed the hand-and-saw line on the east flank of the fire on Monday. The fire, which is burning between Two by Four Creek and Freeman Creek, is completely lined on the west, south and east portions up to the aspen stand at the top of the ridgeline. Today, personnel is expected to drop from 100 to 50. Still no evacuation notices to worry about.
Vehicle collisions with wildlife happen year round, but statistics show that migration of animals to winter habitat can lead to higher incidents of wildlife-vehicle collisions in fall and winter. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Colorado State Patrol remind motorists to be alert because, “Wildlife are on the Move!"
