Shannon Young

Colorado is known for its outdoor recreation, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter, to hiking and water sports in the warmer months. A new book aims to guide Colorado families in their outdoor adventures.

New data shows an overwhelming majority of Colorado residents view the rising cost of living as a serious problem.

The federal government’s pandemic response program to fund free school meals for all students is set to expire at the end of June. From Boulder, KGNU's Shannon Young has more.

The NCAR Fire has burned around one hundred and ninety acres of open space since it started Saturday afternoon. Emergency management officials say the fire was 80% contained as of Tuesday morning.

Credible threats of violence from a man who allegedly sent out an 800 page manifesto full of violent fantasies involving schools and universities prompted an hours-long standoff on Boulder's University Hill this week and led to the evacuation of the area's elementary school. KGNU's Shannon Young has more.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has launched a new COVID testing program in the state’s schools. Not only is it free, but this year it also comes with incentives. KGNU’s Shannon Young spoke with Sarah Hamma, CDPHE’s COVID-19 Community Testing Branch Chief.

Many in Colorado can agree that the cost of living is outpacing adjustments in pay. But when it comes down to defining just what constitutes a living wage, opinions are split. KGNU’s Shannon Young spoke with Tamara Chuang, Tech, Business and Economy reporter for the Colorado Sun.