In this episode of the Rocky Mountain Review, Tyler Weatherwax covers campus news on a $6.2 million CSU-led study aiming to help care for children with Down syndrome. Lee Zimpel goes over local news on Fort Collins police’s ongoing investigation into a homicide they believe could be gang related. Weatherwax describes the nearby opening of one gas station known for its massive size in life and events.

Then, you’ll get a preview of a special episode of the KCSU Sports Podcast ahead of the NCAA tournament as Kaleb Allen and Austin Martin break down what to expect with a guest. Zimpel reports national news on contract workers on US farms providing increasingly important labor, but facing worsening conditions working on the front lines of climate change. Weatherwax delivers the latest updates in sports. To wrap up today’s episode, Zimpel lays out the week’s weather forecast.

About the Rocky Mountain Review: KCSU’s News Directors bring you news coverage. Coverage includes northern Colorado and national news, straight from the KCSU Fort Collins news desk. Topics range from crime to cryptocurrency to local art galleries. KCSU news is also on Spotify (and most podcast streaming platforms), and listeners can find it by clicking here or searching KCSU News.

Original air date: March 19, 2024