Chandra Thomas Whitfield

Nearly two years after stepping into the national spotlight, Aurora teen Jeremiah Daniels is reaching a global audience as his debut film streams worldwide.

At least five major wildfires continue to burn in parts of the state today, prompting some evacuations and air quality warnings. Then, it's Election Day in Colorado; we'll take a closer look at how your vote is counted and why it can take weeks to get final results. Also, as Colorado marks its 150th anniversary, Purplish shares the unique history inside the State Capitol. Plus, Annie Barbour is nominated for a Henry Award from the Colorado Theatre Guild for her work at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder for "Brooklyn Laundry," a role that took on deeper personal meaning.

As America prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July, a Colorado man with ties to one of the Founding Fathers, reckons with the country's complicated history and a family divided. Then, as wildfires continue to burn in parts of Colorado, we hear the stories of people forced to leave their homes at one of the largest, the Gold Mountain Fire near Ouray. Plus, a new documentary streaming on HBO Max shares the history of the legendary band, Earth Wind & Fire, featuring Philip Bailey from Denver. And as America marks 250 years, we re-share a musical milestone for Colorado jazz saxophonist Tony Exum Jr. who performed the National Anthem at an NFL game.

The Colorado Black Arts Festival, one marks a milestone this summer. One of the state's most enduring cultural institutions is celebrating 40 years of showcasing Black art, music, food, and community as the festival returns to Denver’s City Park July 10-12. Then, Purplish takes stock of the primary election and what it may say about the state of politics in Colorado.

“No matter what’s going on externally in the community, politically, the festival has always figured out a way to still exist for the people we serve, for our artists, for our community, for our families. And that’s a beautiful thing."

In Colorado, many families spend more than 20% of their income on child care, if they can find it all. A new documentary from Rocky Mountain PBS, "Careless: Colorado's Child Care Struggles," shares the stories of parents working to navigate the challenges of child care, and those coming up with creative solutions. Then, it's one of the darkest moments in Colorado history: the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864, but Captain Silas Soule refused to take part. What the letters he wrote say about moral courage and conviction.

An off-duty employee at the ICE detention center in Aurora faces charges after police say he shot toward a demonstrator who was struck in the foot amid heightened tension about immigration enforcement. Then, homeowners try to cope after losing everything in the Aspen Acres fire. Plus, the Denver Sports Commission celebrates 25 years of bringing big sports events and sports history to Colorado. Also, journalist and author Linda Stasi's historic novel, "The Descendent" receives a big honor as it becomes a best seller. And the effort to save an endangered fish on the Western Slope brings together the federal government, high school students, and baseball players.

The Denver-based US Center for SafeSport is supposed to protect Olympians and Paralympians from sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Its new CEO, Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, a gold medal Olympian herself, acknowledges it's had its share of challenges. Now, it's striving to repair its relationships with athletes and the public. Then, Durango author Heather Hansman is back on the shelves with “Fierce Country: The Untold Story of Three Women Who Ignited America’s Love For The Wild,” a new book that profiles three women who are legends of the outdoor world.

She escaped Vietnam with the hope of reuniting with her mother in the United States, and ultimately, in Colorado. It led Sister Sen Nguyen to a life of service and a love of learning. For Portraits in Aging, her story about never giving up. Then, multiple award-winning photojournalist Kevin Hartfield reflects on his career milestones and the state of journalism today as he retires as chief photographer from CBS Colorado. And we speak with rising Colorado Rapids soccer star Lucas Herrington, just back from the World Cup playing for his home team of Australia.

For more than 40 years, Kevin Hartfield has been behind the camera telling Colorado’s stories, from breaking news to in-depth investigations. The longtime chief photographer at CBS Colorado recently retired, leaving behind a legacy of award-winning journalism and mentorship. He joined Chandra Thomas Whitfield to reflect on his career, the state of journalism, and what comes next.