Back-to-School in a Pandemic
A conversation with School District officials ahead of school opening on Aug. 26.
KBUT Will Host Ongoing Q&A Series with Local Officials, Experts, and Citizens.
KBUT News is exploring better ways tto keep you informed in the wake of the COVID-19 Crisis. This includes an ongoing series and Q&A sessions with local leaders, experts, and citizens.
COVID-19 in the Gunnison Valley: A Recording of our Live Q&A Session with Local Health Officials
KBUT Broadcast a live Question and Answer Session with local health officials on Monday, March 16. The event was broadcast from the ICE Lab in Gunnison.
FAQ: What Coloradans are Asking About COVID-19
Health officials have confirmed the first case of the covid-19 virus in Gunnison County. The patient is a female in her 40s who had both a recent history of travel and symptoms consistent with COVID-19. The patient is currently under isolation in her home in Gunnison. Officials are investigating others with whom she may have had contact. The state health department confirmed the case Tuesday morning and announced the news in a press conference held by Governor Jared Polis in which he declared a state of emergency in Colorado.
Get to know the candidates
KBUT will broadcast the 2019 Crested Butte News Candidates Forum LIVE from the Center for the Arts on Sunday, October 20th at 6 p.m.
Community Matters for Monday, Nov 2: The Crested Butte Avalanche Center
As always, we’ll also answer your questions. Email news@kbut.org or call in during the live show.
Community Matters airs live every other Monday at 6pm.
‘The Job I Signed Up For’: Gov. Polis On Wildfire Response, Coping With Multiple Statewide Emergencies
Gov. Jared Polis traveled around the state on Friday to get a firsthand look at the efforts that are underway to contain several record-breaking wildfires. Capitol Coverage reporter Scott Franz spoke to Polis over the phone after he left a meeting this morning with evacuees of the East Troublesome Fire in Grand County.
Colorado Is Paying For Journalist Getaways To Increase State Tourism, Raising Ethics Concerns
Photo: Colorado spent $32,000 of taxpayer money last year on journalists’ travel expenses with the hope of receiving coverage encouraging people to travel here. Scott Franz / Capitol Coverage Officials in Colorado have been spending money to bring travel writers...
Community Matters on Monday, Oct. 19: Elections reporters and a sleep specialist.
With the 2020 election just a few weeks away, we wanted to highlight two Colorado reporters that have worked hard to keep voters informed and ready to make confident decisions. AND…Having trouble getting enough sleep? A sleep specialist gives some tips.
5 Big Things We Learned About Gardner And Hickenlooper By Watching All The Debates
Republican U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner and former Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper spent more than three hours together in recent weeks trading attacks and making their pitches to voters. If you didn’t watch all three of their debates, here are some of the main takeaways to catch up on.
Will Voters In Colorado’s CD3 Pick The Veteran Lawmaker, Or Political Newcomer?
Voters in Colorado’s sprawling 3rd Congressional District have the choice of two very different candidates to represent them in Congress. The race is a clash between a young, political newcomer aligned with President Trump and a veteran state lawmaker who believes in pragmatism over polarization.
Hickenlooper, Gardner Present Opposing Views In Colorado’s Final U.S. Senate Debate
In their final U.S. Senate debate, Republican Sen. Cory Gardner and former Gov. John Hickenlooper clashed again over ethics, health care and the nation’s response to the coronavirus. But the candidates did not cover too much new ground in Fort Collins. In one of their...
West Elk Word, 10/3/20: Brett Henderson, Executive Director for High Country Conservation Advocates
Brett Henderson shares HCCAs latest work to protect public lands, water, and Mt. Emmons, and how folks can help through HCCAs Stewardship program.
2020 Crested Butte News Candidates Forum
The 2020 Crested Butte News Candidates Forum was recorded before a very small live audience at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts.
Prop 115 Supporters Call For ‘Reasonable’ Abortion Restrictions in Colorado. Opponents Call Measure ‘Cruel’ For Women.
Giuliana Day says the 22nd week of a woman’s pregnancy is an important milestone. “That is over five months into the pregnancy when a baby is fully formed and is a fully alive human being, and we treat them like a human being,” Day said.