Colorado Public Radio

Empty halls and echoing footsteps: behind the scenes in a shuttered U.S. Capitol

In the Capitol Visitor Center, where you can find a statue of Colorado astronaut Jack Swigert, the only sound is babbling ...

With federal shutdown hindering Washington school trips, some Ohio students got a special tour

When the federal government shut down threatened Fort Recovery Middle School's field trip to Washington, a four-decade ...

Congressman gives personal Capitol tours

An Ohio congressman is personally leading Capitol tours for students whose class trips were canceled by the government ...

Garbage collection, tours to be suspended on Capitol Hill if there’s a government shutdown

What to know as Capitol Hill prepares for a potential government shutdown next week, from worker pay and office closures to service disruptions.

‘Silver Belle’ to make cross-country tour as U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, including Kentucky stops

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will provide the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, a 53-foot red fir nicknamed “Silver Belle ...
Nevada Appeal

Capitol Christmas Tree to debut at Nevada Day Parade

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour starts with the Nevada Day Parade and a stop 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Carson City Toyota.