KSJD News

Experts warn the Colorado River Basin may be shifting from drought to long-term aridification, with major implications for water planning in the West.

At the Montrose County Fair, 4-H and FFA kids showcase months of hard work in the livestock arena, learning responsibility and life lessons beyond the show ring.

Cities across the West have been gathering data on extreme heat, but heat mapping looks a little different in rural areas like Moab, Utah, where outdoor recreation is the main economic driver.

Local rancher encourages other to reach out for mental health support during recent fire evacuations

Two gray wolves in Colorado died this spring—one from a lion attack, one from a coyote trap. CPW has suspended related permits. A third wolf death is under review.

Ex-Colorado Sen. Jaquez Lewis faces felony charges after resigning amid ethics and misconduct probes involving fabricated letters and staff mistreatment.

A federal judge hears Tina Peters' bid for release while she appeals her state conviction, raising constitutional questions and legal uncertainty.

Volunteer camp hosts like the Tuckers help keep Colorado parks running—offering directions, cleaning sites, and sharing joy with campers each summer.

Dry soils can intensify and extend droughts—even after rain returns. New research reveals how underground moisture plays a key role in climate resilience.

Colorado’s rare fireflies are flashing for survival. Meet Georgia, a lab-raised firefly searching for a mate as part of Butterfly Pavilion’s conservation project.