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April 16, 2026: Olathe sweet corn grower at a crossroads; Coaching, sharing life with the Betts sisters

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William Woody for CPR News
An ear of Olathe Sweet™ sweet corn is opened in a field west of Olathe, Colo., on July 17, 2021.

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The Western Slope farming family who introduced the world to Olathe Sweet™ sweet corn is scaling back in the face of a rough economy and a pesky crop worm. They talk about the mixed blessing of farming and how you can still get their beloved corn. Then, leading UCLA to a national championship is just the latest chapter in a lifetime of hoops success for sisters Lauren and Sienna Betts. Their coach at Grandview High School in Aurora reflects on their time there as well as the dynamics that drives them. And, Colorado Wonders what state legislators do when they're not in session.