
Federal judge ends order blocking deportation of family of Boulder firebomb attack suspect
The judge said Wednesday the order isn’t needed since the family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman is facing regular deportation proceedings while being held in an immigration detention center in Texas.

‘Let’s try for something better than this bill,’ Colorado political and health leaders say as GOP federal budget bill nears passage
They made the case that the bill, which amounts to the largest healthcare cuts in history, puts health care, food assistance and jobs on the chopping block.

Protesters stage sit-in over federal spending bill outside Rep. Hurd’s Grand Junction office
In a statement to CPR News, Hurd said the bill would strengthen the program “by rooting out the waste, fraud and abuse.”

CU Board of Regents votes to censure Wanda James
Board finds her criticism of racially insensitive anti-marijuana campaign violated regents’ ethics.

A whiskey that tastes like the San Luis Valley and benefits the Rio Grande
We take you to church… whiskey church at Law’s Whiskey House. The Denver distillery, co-founded by Al Laws, has released a special edition made with San Luis Valley rye and Rio Grande river water. Meet brothers Jason and Joshua Cody who grow and malt the grain. Proceeds from Rio Grande Rye benefit river conservation.

July 2, 2025: Traffic and history collide at this Colorado Springs intersection; Whiskey with a purpose
At the most recognizable intersection in Colorado Springs, where crashes have been frequent, a statue of a man on a horse will remain. So will people’s strong feelings. Then, two brothers who never imagined they’d be farming rye for whiskey. Plus, the Sky Sox are back in Colorado Springs, at least for now. Later, a meaningful hike along Fountain Creek with author Jim O’Donnell. Also, Colorado College’s new president, a callout to federal workers and potential new spots for immigrant detention.

Historic Fox West Theatre back on stage at the Trinidad City Council as grant approaches expiration
The city is at risk of losing a $600,000 grant for the renovations after the money has sat unused for the last two years.
Crosscurrents Music Festival
Join Indie 102.3 for a day of music and more on the South Platte river with Poolside, Thomas Jack, Indigo Waves and The High Lines.

Trump withholds nearly $7 billion from schools, leaving Colorado districts uncertain about future of programs
The federal government is evaluating whether to continue funding grants that support schools in recruiting teachers and helping kids learning English, among other priorities.

Colorado Springs Police Department introduces new tools and partnerships for crime, mental health crises
Victims can now fill out their own report and get a case number within 24-72 hours.

Safeway negotiations ongoing as workers strike ahead of the holiday weekend
As of Wednesday, 43 stores and one distribution center in Denver are affected by the contract talks.
Indie 102.3 Giveaways
Win tickets to see Mumford & Sons at Red Rocks on 7/21 Sign up below for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show on the 21st.

Listen: Out-of-state cops had access to Denver license plate data for immigration cases for months
The city shut down national access to its database in April.

Are you prepared for Colorado’s wildfire season?
Whether it’s your home, your pets, your car or yourself, here are some tips to protect yourself during Colorado’s wildfire season.

July 2, 2025: Wind and solar tax shock, local traffic cameras used by feds, UMS is ending as we know it
Congress’ Big Beautiful Bill targets wind and solar energy – two industries that have been booming in Colorado.