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KOA/Denver Marks 20th Anniversary of the Columbine Tragedy


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iHeartMedia's News KOA-AM Denver will broadcast a special one-hour program entitled "Columbine 20 Years Later: The Healing Continues" hosted by KOA Managing Editor Jerry Bell and KOA News Director Kathy Walker to mark the 20th anniversary of the Columbine tragedy. The special one-hour program will air on Saturday, April 20 at 12pm and Sunday, April 21 at 10am.

Columbine High School came to symbolize a heartbreaking tragedy when 12 students and a teacher were killed on April 20, 1999. Twenty years later, the stories of healing, hope and ongoing sadness still resonate with a community shattered by violence. The program will feature interviews hosted by both Bell and Walker, who both reported extensively on the tragic day and will feature those directly impacted by the tragedy, including families of victims and the faculty of Columbine High School.

In addition, to honor those affected by the Columbine tragedy, KOA created "The Never Forgotten Fund." The fund was established by KOA through the collection of donations from employees and the public after the tragic events at Columbine High School. It provides scholarships in honor and memory of the 13 victims. Each year, twelve graduating high school seniors and one teacher are selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship award.

"It's a privilege for us to share the stories of those whose lives changed forever on that fateful day," said iHeartMedia Denver President Tim Hager. "Twenty years later, the Never Forgotten Fund - which was established by KOA NewsRadio to honor the memory of the victims - has awarded more than one-million dollars in scholarships for worthy students. "

In addition to the on-air broadcast, "Columbine 20 Years Later: The Healing Continues" will be available for on-demand listening on the KOA NewsRadio website at KOANewsRadio.com.

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