Aug 25th, 2008 · Organizers of the Democratic National Convention in Denver say it will pump as much as $160 million into the local economy. Experts say the total will be more like $16 million. Businesses in the Mile High City are optimistic, though some are slashing prices to make sure the convention isn't a bust for them. NPR's Jeff Brady reports.
Jan 31st, 2008 · In advance of Super Tuesday, we've sent four reporters to four of the key states voting Feb. 5 to offer a snapshot at what's on voters' minds. Jason Beaubien reports from Missouri, Jeff Brady is in Colorado, Kathy Lohr checks in from Georgia, and David Schaper joins us from Illinois.
Jan 18th, 2008 · The three leading Democratic candidates for president campaigned Friday in Nevada in expectation of the state's Saturday caucuses. We have three reports: Scott Horsley is in Reno with Barack Obama; Ina Jaffe is in Las Vegas with Hillary Clinton; and Jeff Brady reports a rally for John Edwards, also in Las Vegas.
Aug 11th, 2007 · Authorities lowered a camera into the chamber of a Utah mine where six men are believed to be trapped. The camera revealed a "survivable space," but the men have not responded to signals. There's been no word of them since Monday. Debbie Elliott gets the latest on the rescue effort from Jeff Brady.
Apr 12th, 2007 · Unions are threatening to disrupt the Democratic National Convention this summer. They're upset that the DNC chose a non-union facility in Denver for the convention. Matters became even more tense when Bill Ritter, Colorado's Democratic governor, vetoed a pro-union bill he had pledged to sign. Jeff Brady reports.
Nov 3rd, 2006 · The president of the National Association of Evangelicals resigned Thursday after a male prostitute claimed on a Denver radio show that the two had had a three-year sexual relationship. While denying the claims, Rev. Ted Haggard has also taken a leave of absence as pastor of his Colorado Springs mega-church. An e-mail sent out by Haggard's church says the pastor has "confessed" that "some of the accusations against him are true." Jeff Brady reports.
Aug 10th, 2006 · The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System is a federal system intended to protect consumers from flooded and wrecked cars. But it's not working. So Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) has introduced a bill that would require insurance companies to make public their total loss data. Jeff Brady reports.
Jun 1st, 2006 · On June 1, new standards for diesel fuel go into effect. The cleaner fuel will reduce sulfur emissions from trucks. Truckers are worried that the new fuel will be more expensive, at least at first. Truck engines have to meet new standards, too, but trucks built before the 2007 model year don't have to meet the new requirements, and truckers are rushing to dealerships, trying to get the old-style trucks before they disappear. NPR's Jeff Brady reports.