On today's newscast: Parents in the Garfield Re-2 school district are calling for a new superintendent who not only tackles big-picture challenges but also understands the unique culture of rural Colorado; yesterday's "Threads of Pride" Aspen Gay Ski Week storytelling event highlighted the powerful journey of Ashley Stahl, a transgender woman whose path to motherhood was shaped by love, vulnerability and a life-changing offer from an old friend; and in the wake of devastating fires in Los Angeles and Southern California, communities in the Mountain West are considering fire resilience in their own communities. Tune in to these stories and more.

Unlike Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration, which reportedly struggled to book high-profile performers, several well-known artists will partake in this year's inaugural events.

Consumer prices rose 2.9% in December from a year earlier, marking the third consecutive monthly uptick in annual inflation.

The Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 29 this year. NPR wants to know what traditions you uphold to ensure good luck in the year to come.

Ancient DNA reveals that during the Iron Age, women in ancient Celtic societies were at the center of their social networks — unlike previous eras of prehistory.

After a 1990 wildfire destroyed his home and possessions, Iyer started over. The loss led him to a Benedictine monastery, where he found comfort and compassion in solitude. His new memoir is Aflame.

It was another day of fierce winds gusting to 65 mph in mountainous areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, but weather more conducive to firefighting operations is expected soon.