October 2, 2025: Evergreen student released, religious preschools ruling, Hunter S. Thompson’s death, RTD’s decision

The 14-year-old victim of the Evergreen school shooting is out of the hospital. Then, a federal court rules that religious preschools accepting public funds cannot discriminate against LGBTQ families. Plus, RTD votes to raise fares for people with disabilities who rely on its on-demand service. And, 20 years after Hunter S. Thompson’s death near Aspen, officials are taking another look. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org . Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members . Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Tony Gorman reports on the release from the hospital of the Evergreen student shooting victim. CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on the Appeals Court’s ruling about religious preschools. CPR’s Haylee May has more on the review of the investigation into Thompson’s death. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.