In The NoCo
KUNC's In the NoCo is a daily slice of stories, news, people and issues. It's a window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The show brings context and insight to the stories of the day, often elevating unheard voices in the process. And because life in Northern Colorado is a balance of work and play, we celebrate the lighter side of things here, too.
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As a child, Armando Silva used his drawing to connect with friends. As an adult, he’s become one of Colorado’s most prolific muralists. And he hopes his new festival in Greeley will inspire more artists and art lovers when it debuts next week. Today on In The NoCo, he shares the ideas behind the new WeldWalls art festival.
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If you watched the presidential debate this week, you likely heard former President Trump mention gang violence at an apartment complex in Aurora. But the facts are more nuanced – and they reveal something about the intensity of immigration as an issue during an election year. We dig into the story with The Colorado Sun's Jennifer Brown.
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Homeowners in Colorado have been watching their insurance costs climb in recent years. You might chalk that up to damaging wildfires and hailstorms that are so common here. But new technology may be the bigger culprit. On today's In The NoCo, we explore the real reason your homeowner’s insurance may be going up soon.
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Some city leaders say Boulder has too many parking spaces. And while that might not line up with your experience trying to park at Pearl Street mall, transportation experts say some Front Range cities have too many empty parking spots that could be used for things like housing or parks. On today’s In The NoCo, we’ll hear from one Boulder City Council member who says it’s time to stop requiring builders to create so much parking.
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Columbus B. Hill was a legendary figure in Colorado’s barbecue history. Back in the late 1800s, his food was so good, it was served to thousands of people at the state Capitol. But these days, not many people know his name. Today on In The NoCo, Denver author Adrian Miller shares the story of the "best barbecue man in the West.â€
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Athlete Drew Petersen says he found an unusual lifeline when he was suffering from depression: He set out to run a 100-mile ultramarathon in Colorado’s high country. Petersen documented the physical and emotional struggles in a new film called Feel It All. Hear the story behind that film, which is screening at several festivals around the state, on today's In The NoCo.
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Colorado’s Republicans are divided, with two people claiming to be the chairman of the state GOP. And with a presidential election just two months away, the timing couldn’t be worse. So how did they get here? We’ll unpack that today on In The NoCo.
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About 1 in 7 students in Colorado attends school four days a week, rather than five. But a new report suggests that a four-day schedule may negatively impact students’ academic achievement. On In The NoCo, we talk with one of the report’s authors about what they learned.
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Palisade peaches are BELOVED in Colorado. Roadside stands and farmers markets that sell the fuzzy fruit do brisk business this time of year. On today’s In The NoCo, we explore the science that makes peaches from western Colorado such a singular summer treat.
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Tourism in Colorado’s outdoor spaces is growing dramatically – which raises questions about how to balance recreation with protecting the state’s wild places. On today’s In The NoCo, we talk with the supervisor of the White River National Forest about the impact from this influx of visitors.