April 2, 2025: Measles in Colorado, battle to help parents vote, poorer neighborhoods have smellier factories, pro women’s rugby

Colorado has its first measles case in years. Experts explain the risk and how you can protect yourself. Then, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen and a Florida Republican take on House Speaker Mike Johnson over how new parents in Congress can vote. Plus, researchers examine odor complaints, and find the locations have something in common. And the season is here for Colorado’s first professional women’s rugby team. Go Onyx! This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members . Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR John Daley reports on the measles case in Colorado and on immunization rates and recommendations . CPR’s Caitlyn Kim covers the proxy voting battle in Congress . CPR’s Elaine Tassey reports on the research into bad smells in Denver neighborhoods . Denverite’s Kevin Beaty photographed the first pro women’s rugby game in Colorado.