play_arrow BVSD social media policy to take affect; Rep. Lauren Boebert’s son facing felony child exploitation charges; Colorado’s wildland firefighters lack proper smoke protection KGNU NewsHeadlines Tuesday, August 11, 2026BVSD social media policy to take affectThe new school year in the Boulder Valley School District starts tomorrow, and with it, a new policy on access to social media. The school district’s new policy disables access to social media websites and applications, on all high school student accounts and district-managed devices. BVSD is one of at least three Colorado school districts to have already banned cell phones during school hours. READ MORERep. Lauren Boebert’s son facing felony child exploitation chargesThe son of Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is facing five felony charges. READ MOREColorado’s wildland firefighters lack proper smoke protectionColorado’s wildland firefighters lack protection from smoke, even though the U-S Forest Service recently recommended respirators for federal crews.