KDNK's Hattison Rensberry brings listeners news from around the Mountain West, including how to stay safe during a very active bear season as the ursinae prepare for hibernation. Also, sagebrush ecosystems are under threat, and the Biden Administration is trying to fund high-speed internet around the rural west. Meanwhile, Rifle Police hold a Coffee with Cops event.
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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White River National Forest / courtesy photo