/tags/local-news Local °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-25/what-a-local-newspaper-theft-in-ouray-county-says-about-the-power-of-the-press A recent newspaper story about an alleged sexual assault at the home of a police chief prompted someone to steal hundreds of those papers in Ouray County. That little newspaper is punching above its weight, says journalist and commentator Corey Hutchins. He explains on In The NoCo.. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-25/what-a-local-newspaper-theft-in-ouray-county-says-about-the-power-of-the-press In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /news/2023-10-04/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-small-town-newspapers-struggle-after-major-printing-press-closure Reporter Jennifer Brown with The Colorado Sun joined us to discuss the struggles of small town newspapers in Colorado. They’re vanishing in Colorado and across the country, according to a new analysis done for the Colorado Media Project. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:59:51 GMT /news/2023-10-04/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-small-town-newspapers-struggle-after-major-printing-press-closure Nikole Robinson Carroll /news/2023-05-01/dacono-city-councilmembers-attempt-to-block-recall-election-amid-possible-meetings-law-violations More disruption with Dacono's city council comes on the heels of a recently-completed state investigation into possible open meetings law violations—as well as amid a voter-initiated recall election for two councilmembers. Mon, 01 May 2023 23:24:30 GMT /news/2023-05-01/dacono-city-councilmembers-attempt-to-block-recall-election-amid-possible-meetings-law-violations Rae Solomon, Beau Baker /news/2023-03-10/a-month-after-firing-the-city-manager-dacono-city-officials-remain-divided Last month four Dacono city council members abruptly fired the longtime city manager without cause. The same four council members – Kathryn Wittman, Jackie Thomas, Jim Turini and Danny Long - blocked recent council discussions about hiring an interim replacement, in a move that seemed to cement opposing factions within the city council. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:32:48 GMT /news/2023-03-10/a-month-after-firing-the-city-manager-dacono-city-officials-remain-divided Rae Solomon /news/2023-02-24/tight-lips-and-confusion-after-dacono-city-manager-fired-without-explanation The long-time city manager of Dacono, AJ Euckert, was unexpectedly fired at a city council meeting last week. While the move appeared to be a coordinated effort among some council members, others were caught completely off guard. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:49:11 GMT /news/2023-02-24/tight-lips-and-confusion-after-dacono-city-manager-fired-without-explanation Rae Solomon /news/2022-07-19/local-news-roundup-with-the-colorado-sun-7-19-2022 Every Tuesday, KUNC's Samantha Coetzee speaks with our colleagues over at the Colorado Sun about the local stories they're following.Today she spoke with environment writer Michael Booth about wolf reintroduction, drying golf courses and the yellow rail. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:32:00 GMT /news/2022-07-19/local-news-roundup-with-the-colorado-sun-7-19-2022 Samantha Coetzee /news/2022-07-14/local-news-roundup-with-the-colorado-sun-7-14-22 Every Thursday, KUNC's Samantha Coetzee speaks with our colleagues over at the Colorado Sun about the local stories they're following. Today she spoke with environment writer Michael Booth about insurance price increases, PFAS regulations, and how changes to Medicaid are affecting mental health care providers. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:56:00 GMT /news/2022-07-14/local-news-roundup-with-the-colorado-sun-7-14-22 Samantha Coetzee /news/2022-07-12/local-news-roundup-with-the-colorado-sun-7-12-2022 Every Tuesday, KUNC's Samantha Coetzee speaks with our colleagues over at the Colorado Sun about the local stories they're following.Today she spoke with editor Larry Ryckman about the Uinta Railroad, Denver Public Schools and potatoes. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:44:00 GMT /news/2022-07-12/local-news-roundup-with-the-colorado-sun-7-12-2022 Samantha Coetzee /news/2022-07-07/local-news-roundup-with-the-colorado-sun-07-07-2022 Every Thursday, KUNC's Samantha Coetzee speaks with our colleagues over at the Colorado Sun about the local stories they're following.Today she spoke with environment writer Michael Booth about Colorado water cutbacks, abortion protections and the Rainbow Gathering in Routt County. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:35:00 GMT /news/2022-07-07/local-news-roundup-with-the-colorado-sun-07-07-2022 Samantha Coetzee /news/2022-06-30/local-news-roundup-with-the-colorado-sun-6-30-2022 KUNC's Samantha Coetzee speaks with Colorado Sun environment writer Michael Booth about the primaries, Marshall Fire recovery efforts, and how some companies are combatting the Great Resignation. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:16:43 GMT /news/2022-06-30/local-news-roundup-with-the-colorado-sun-6-30-2022 Samantha Coetzee