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Aspen Public Radio's local news is dedicated to delivering thought-provoking, relevant news; to providing insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the Roaring Fork Valley; and to reporting stories that otherwise might not be told. Covering a large and diverse territory from Rifle to Glenwood Springs to Aspen, the APR news staff produces special series at least twice a year, explores the details behind the decisions of the day, and provides solid, thorough news that meets the standards of National Public Radio.

Morning Newscast
Friday February 3, 2012
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In December, the Bureau of Land Management announced about 30,000 acres in the North Fork of the Gunnison River Valley could be leased for oil and gas development. Now officials in towns like Paonia and Hotchkiss are raising concerns over their municipal water supplies.

Sudden cardiac arrest kills one-third of a million Americans each year. It's the nation's leading cause of natural death. But defibrillators, which shock the heart into beating after it's stopped, have been a major breakthrough in saving lives.

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Morning Newscast
Thursday February 2, 2012

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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, or IEEE, is reviewing a paper on robotics that is based in part on the behavior of downhill skiers and a certain bird of prey.

Colorado’s top oil and gas regulator is resigning to work at a Denver law firm whose attorneys represent a number of energy companies that drill on public lands.

Embattled State Representative Laura Bradford is threatening to leave the Republican party saying a GOP leader mistreated her in the wake of a drunk driving incident.


Morning Newscast
Wednesday February 1, 2012

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Zoning for a controversial development project in Carbondale was soundly defeated last night. Opponents voted down the project by a nearly 2-to-1 margin.

The Ice Age fossil story in Snowmass Village is about to get bigger. The PBS program NOVA is airing an hour-long special on the fossil find.

The artist Christo must receive permits from two south central Colorado counties in order for his Over the River project to move forward.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club.


Morning Newscast
Tuesday January 31, 2012

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In these tough economic times, poor children often get left behind. But here in Colorado, a strong state campaign to keep them healthy is proving to be a major success.

Pitkin County has a high number of uninsured children compared to other Colorado counties. Colorado Public News reports 42-percent of Pitkin County kids are eligible for government insurance, but aren’t signed up.

A measure that would give illegal immigrants who graduate from Colorado high schools lower tuition rates has cleared its first hurdle at the State capitol.

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