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Making Monsters: Inside Distortions Unlimited

From: Grace Hood

If you’ve already visited a haunted house or plan to do so on Halloween, chances are you’ll see something designed to scare you that’s been created...

Amid Theft, Ranchers Scramble to Locate Hay

From: Grace Hood

One of ranching’s most basic materials is in high demand right now. With the price of hay doubling for some smaller operations along the Front Rang...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and Aspen Public Radio

Rocky Mountain Whitewater Takes Center Stage at London Olympics

From: Grace Hood

Lyons, Colorado is far removed from the Olympic Games in London. But the inspiration for the 300-meter, manmade whitewater slalom course that’s fro...

Colorado’s Mass Shootings: Inside the Media Maelstrom

From: Grace Hood

Last week’s deadly shooting in an Aurora movie theater has drawn comparisons to Colorado’s other memorable tragedy, Columbine. A lot of things have...

K12 Inc.: Public Online Schools, Private Profits

From: Grace Hood

An investigation into K12 Inc., a company that operates Colorado's largest online virtual school, Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA).

Proposed Post Office Closures Spark Anger, Challenge Rural Identity

From: Grace Hood

Small towns across America may soon lose a part of their identity if the U.S. Postal Service has its way. Up to 3,000 post offices are targeted for...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio

With One Year of Stimulus Left, Low-Income Weatherization Industry Looks to Future

From: Grace Hood

Congress avoided a costly government shutdown earlier this month. But at least one Department of Energy program, low-income weatherization, is stil...

After Successful Movie, Temple Grandin Continues to Inspire

From: Grace Hood

Caption: Temple Grandin in her office of 21 years at Colorado State University, Credit: Grace Hood

Since the release of a biographical HBO film last year, Temple Grandin’s become even more of an unofficial spokesperson for autism.

As Kids with Autism Mature, So Do Universities

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Caption: CSU peer mentor Jane works with Mark, a student with Asperger's Syndrome., Credit: Grace Hood

As the number of people with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome grows, more are heading off to college.

Bought by WABE, New Hampshire Public Radio, KUOW, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio

When News Gets Personal: Colorado Journalism Students Cover Program “Discontinuance”

From: Grace Hood

Caption: CU Journalism students Kate Spencer (left) and Isa Jones (right) work at the school's online news site, the CU Independent., Credit: Grace Hood

Last fall, University of Colorado officials made headlines when they said they would take a hard look at the future of their journalism program.

Bison Meat Boom

From: Grace Hood

A shortage of bison meat is pushing prices to a near record-high.

Examining Population Growth, One Region at a Time

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Caption: Population will almost double in Northern Colorado over the next 30 years.

Northern Colorado is the fastest growing region along the state's Front Range.

Universities Cater to Student Veterans One Program at a Time

From: Grace Hood

Caption: A poster from the American Veterans Institute

More veterans are going back to school after Congress passed the post 9/11 GI bill last year. It set aside almost $4 billion in scholarship funding...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio

Colorado Beef Cattle Producers Debate Proposed Federal Rule

From: Grace Hood

Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack traveled to Fort Collins to underscore what he says is a startling statistic. Over the past three deca...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio

U.S. Forest Service Protects Bats, Closing Caves in Five States

From: Grace Hood

The U.S. Forest Service announced plans today to limit human access to caves and abandoned mines in Colorado and four other states.

Translating Good Intentions to Good Inventions

From: Grace Hood

Caption: A student presents the product JustMilk, a plastic nipple shield HIV positive moms could use to prevent the spread of HIV to their children

During the month of July, Colorado State University in Fort Collins is hosting 48 budding entrepreneurs, scientists and inventors from 17 countries...

Colorado's Athletes in Tandem

From: Grace Hood

Caption: Athletes in Tandem matches athletes like Dennis Vanderheiden with disabled kids like Zach Scott to complete running and triathlon races.

Imagine what it would be like to swim a half mile, bike 17 and run another three while pushing and pulling an extra 100 pounds.

Bought by KISU and WAMC Northeast Public Radio

Fairs and Festivals: A Summer of Economic Success?

From: Grace Hood

Despite the economic downturn, summer fairs and festivals held their own last year nationwide. And they’re expected to do well again in 2010.

Bought by WLPR and WAMC Northeast Public Radio

Driving Classes Temper Refugee Culture Clash in Colorado

From: Grace Hood

Driver’s education classes are a timeless summer ritual for many American teens. But if you’re an adult moving to the US from another country, they...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio

Colorado Veterans Benefit from Specialty Treatment Court

From: Grace Hood

By some accounts this week Afghanistan has now become America’s longest war – surpassing the 103 months that the U.S. occupied Vietnam.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio

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