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Struggling with a problem all too familiar to nonprofit leaders, short staffing, an outdoor education organization was forced to get creative.

Each week, KUNC collects and curates some of the more important stories of the week that have aired on our daily newscast. We know how busy life can be, and that it's not always possible to get your news on our airwaves (or from streaming us right here on our website). Fill in the gaps and catch up right here. No one enjoys the feeling of missing out!

Jackson County officials confirmed Dusty Webber would be sworn in Friday to replace recalled Sheriff Jarrod Poley.

The Colorado Renaissance Festival returns to Larkspur for its 48th season. The festival opened on June 14 and will remain open until Aug. 3.

Left hand turns banned at the intersection while long term fixes are considered.

The driver convicted of killing 17-year-old cycling star Magnus White in a 2023 crash on Diagonal Highway was sentenced to four years in prison last Friday. Listen to "Morning Edition" backup host Emma VandenEinde discuss this story with Axios Boulder Reporter Mitchell Byars and then read the full story using the link below.

A healthy stream of snowstorms starting in late-October helped build and maintain snowpack levels above the historic average until mid-April, when unseasonably warm weather and a lack of storms caused the snowpack to deplete and drop below normal ahead of the date when levels typically peak.

Our readers, librarians and bookstore experts have created the ultimate list of their favorite recent books that should take you on some adventures this summer, regardless of if you are escaping to a beach or cozy on your couch.

Cooke is the former manager of the Central Arizona Project. The region's water experts regard him as a qualified expert.

Colorado's Secretary of State's office confirms the state's campaign finance website is down to block personal information of state lawmakers. This comes after a lawmaker in Minnesota was shot and killed, while three other people were injured in what police believe was a politically motivated attack.

The Colorado Division of Insurance says 110,000 people could drop off coverage as subsidies decrease and programs meant to hold down prices falter. Listen to "Morning Edition" fill-in host Desmond O'Boyle discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter John Ingold and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

An office building and adjacent warehouse that have been home to a Christian publisher may be acquired by the City of Loveland to house its utilities department. The City Council on Tuesday will consider an ordinance allowing the city to pursue the $12 million purchase.