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The Federal Aviation Administration says Pitkin County has to rebuild the runway at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in a new location if they want to preserve funding from the agency. The agency will also require the new runway to be 150-feet wide, allowing larger planes and potentially more crowds into the Aspen area.
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On today's newscast: Aspen’s city council is once again taking up the Entrance to Aspen conversation this week, two local high school’s will have new principals next school year, the Aspen Chapel Gallery will open its 250th consecutive art show this Wednesday, the state House has passed a bill that would ban the sale of semi-automatic guns, and more.
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Maura UmbleSuicide is the leading cause of gun-related deaths in the United States. But it's often only an afterthought in the public debate about gun violence. -
Sandy Speiser/Courtesy of Sony LegacyRedbone's hit cracked the Billboard Top 5 this month in 1974. It was a first for a band with all Native and Mexican American members — but the song itself had a quietly political message, too. -
Catie Dull/NPRThe case tests the statute used to prosecute hundreds of defendants charged with invading the Capitol to stop the counting of electoral ballots for president in 2020. -
Adam Hunger/APCaitlin Clark became the all-time leading scorer in college basketball history during her time as a student, while Angel Reese led the SEC division in points and rebounds for two seasons.
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Aid for Israel became more urgent after the weekend's attack, House Speaker Mike Johnson said. After months of delays, he is also putting forward a bill that provide additional aid to Ukraine. -
The law makes it a felony for doctors to medically treat gender dysphoria in minors. It will now go into effect except in the case of two anonymous plaintiffs who may continue to receive treatment. -
A year of war has torn through Sudan, causing devastation and more than 8 million people to be displaced. -
Growing up, when Diarra Kilpatrick watched murder mystery shows with her grandmother, she never saw Black women driving the narrative. She seeks to change that in her new new BET+ series. -
One of the options for women runners is a bodysuit that is noticeably cut high on the hips. Critics say the outfit looks uncomfortable, revealing — and problematic. -
The U.S. Olympic Team trials for slalom kayak and canoe were held at Montgomery Whitewater, a new artificial watersports complex. The city hopes to draw more tourism, while the sport seeks new fans.
When you sign up to give $15 a month this April, you'll be entered into a drawing to win two passes to the iconic 41st annual Food & Wine Classic.
Join us at the historic Wheeler Opera House for this two-day event that will showcase expert panels, groundbreaking research, and firsthand insights into the transformative world of psychedelic medicines.
There are a range of important local and state elections coming up this year. You’ll find up-to-date information about registering to vote, candidate forums, and what’s on the ballot.
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