NEWSCAST
Eric Whitney reports on two recent court martials of Fort Carson soldiers. Also, Wal-Mart is in the news in Woodland Park (where they want to build a new store) and Loveland (where a local union is protesting a recent vote); and Colorado’s senators cast votes on ANWR drilling. Stephen Raher reports on the Hide and Seek bar’s last night in business. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

COMMENTARY: TEEN KIDS
Fran Cadez brings us some thoughts on the communications capabilities of today’s youth. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

COMMENTARY: TENANT’S BILL OF RIGHTS
COMMENTARY: TENANT’S BILL OF RIGHTS
Activist Cindy Kulp talks about why the legislature needs to pass House Bill 1061, which would level the playing field for landlords and tenants. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

CRANE MIGRATION
CRANE MIGRATION
The San Luis Valley town of Monte Vista is holding its sandhill crane festival this weekend. Paul Ingles reports on what the birds do during the winter. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

UCCS VOX POP
UCCS VOX POP
Western Skies’ Jon Wilson talks to students at UCCS about President Hoffman’s resignation. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

CAPITOL COVERAGE
CAPITOL COVERAGE
Lawmakers spent a lot of the week discussing House Bill 1194, the Democrats’ efforts to address budget shortfalls. Also, water law, implementing Amendment 35, and legislators’ reactions to CU President Elizabeth Hoffman’s resignation. Stephen Raher has our weekly report. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

NEW MEXICO HATE CRIME
NEW MEXICO HATE CRIME
Two weeks ago, a gay man was beaten in Santa Fe. The case might be the first time New Mexico’s new hate crimes law is applied. Jim Williams has our report. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

PALMER HIGH SCHOOL PROTEST
PALMER HIGH SCHOOL PROTEST
Members of the Westboro Baptist Church (known for its “God hates fags” campaign) visited Palmer High School this week to protest student efforts to start a gay-straight alliance. Western Skies was there to talk to the protesters and the counter-protesters. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

SALONS FOR KIDS
SALONS FOR KIDS
Jeannine Miller reports on Lollilocks, a Denver-area salon for children. Business is good, and the owners are now offering franchises. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

CAPITOL COVERAGE
CAPITOL COVERAGE
Stephen Raher has our regular weekly coverage of legislative events. Lawmakers discussed changing the process for amending the state constitution, higher fees for hunting and fishing licenses, and the Keep Jobs in America Act. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]