CPR's Ryan Warner, Host of Colorado Matters, interviews KBUT's Executive Director Jackson Petito about the station's financial outlook after the loss of federal funding following Congress' vote to rescind all money earmarked for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting...
Lynda Jackson Petito was a founding DJ on KBUT when the station went on the air in 1986. She was on the air with one (sometimes two) shows a week for almost 34 years before retiring from the Air Chair in May 2019. Lynda passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026. Her...
West Elk Word: Living Journeys Cancer Support – 1/12/26
Living Journeys is a local non-profit dedicated to supporting Gunnison Valley residents living with cancer. Julie Reid and Avery Forsythe discuss the programs, services, and support provided by Living Journeys, along with some inspiring stories to illustrate why their...
West Elk Word: Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District – 1/5/26
Sonja Chavez and John McClow join us for an update on the health of the Upper Gunnison River watershed, the stalemate in Colorado River Compact negotiations, grant opportunities related to water conservation and quality, and more.
West Elk Word: Dr. Kanae Haneishi, Professor of Exercise Science, Western Colorado University – 12/29/25
Professor Kanae Haneishi discusses the impacts of physical activity on learning, as well as its value in supporting lifelong physical and mental health. She also explores concepts of social justice and inclusion, as well as the impact of stereotypes within what she...
