Courtney Yuen

"Growing up, I built model airplanes, I watched 'Top Gun' and all the TV shows and everything, but the reality was I never saw anybody that looked like me," said Capt. Kimsua Chay.

Representation matters, and without it, Kimsua didn’t think becoming a pilot was possible. But, he went for it anyway and achieved his childhood dream!

Watch his story below:

Colorado pilot achieves his childhood dream while inspiring others Capt. Kimsua Chay's family survived the genocide in Cambodia. He never thought becoming an aviator was possible.

I got to go to Mudra Dance Studio’s (thank you for having me!) sold out spring showcase a few weeks ago and I was so amazed by the beautiful people and community they’ve made for the last 30 years. Take a look:

"I feel like they're going to see really good dancers," said Ava Dixie-Laurent, 7. "They're going to be really impressed and maybe, maybe some of the kids might want to join."

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Mudra Dance Studio celebrates diversity, community for 30 years Through traditional and contemporary Indian music and dance, the Mudra Dance Studio has created a community that embraces diversity.More local videos here: h...

"It feels like I have this extra pressure, if I'm doing enough," said Gabriel Curcio, junior at East High School. "I have to think about if I'm doing enough as an activist.”

"My worries should be school and grades, and stupid friend drama. Not whether or not I have to worry about one of my friends getting shot and if the mark I leave is going to be enough," he said.

East High School students uncertain of returning to class after shootings All DPS students return to school on Tuesday. East High School students go back on Wednesday.

Visited Peak Community Church yesterday where Venezuelan migrants fleeing violence and oppression found temporary shelter. Watch below:

Photojournalist: Alex Castillo

Fort Collins church helps shelter migrants Larimer County OEM said that 2 churches and the Red Cross is providing help to the City and County of Denver by sheltering 57 migrants for 7-10 days.

Got to spend the day at Ollin Farms learning about regenerative farming from owner Mark Guttridge! He is expanding his research on how to most quickly create new topsoil.

Boulder County awarded $500,000 for their first ever Climate Innovation grants. Ollin Farms is one of five recipients working to eliminate carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and restore local ecosystems.

I got to work with amazingly talented photojournalist Mike Grady on this piece. Watch below!
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Longmont farm receives grant to expand carbon farming and regenerative practices Boulder County awarded $500,000 to five projects for the first ever climate innovation grant.

Robbie's Hope’s motto for HOPE: Hold On. Pain Ends. Check out how students at Lakewood High School are helping their fellow teens.

Lakewood teens supporting each other through mental health struggles Robbie's Hope and student ambassadors at Lakewood High want to cut the teen su***de rate in half by 2028 by offering mental health support to fellow teens.