Emma VandenEinde
General Assignment Reporter and Back-up HostEmail: emma.vandeneinde@kunc.org
I'm the General Assignment Reporter and Back-Up Host for KUNC, here to keep you up-to-date on news in Northern Colorado — whether I'm out in the field or sitting in the host chair. From city climate policies, to businesses closing, to the creativity of Indigenous people, I'll research what is happening in your backyard and share those stories with you as you go about your day.
Each town throughout Northern Colorado contains detailed stories about its citizens and their challenges, and I love sitting with members of the community and hearing what they have to say. It's certainly a joy to join listeners as they're cleaning up the house or driving to work and keep them informed of what's going on around them. I also enjoy the creativity that comes with captivating listeners with sounds and transporting them to the heart of the scene–something KUNC does frequently.
I was formerly a reporter for the Mountain West News Bureau, a regional reporting collaboration between 14 different NPR-affiliate stations across the West. Before coming to Colorado, I worked as an audio reporter for Arizona PBS covering sustainability and climate issues. I’ve worked as a reporter and digital producer for KJZZ, the NPR-affiliate station in Arizona. I was also selected to participate in News21, an investigative news project in which I worked on a podcast series and a documentary about the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on various populations.
Recently, the daily news podcast I produced and hosted at Arizona PBS was awarded a National Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence In Audio Newscast. I placed second in the 2021 National Hearst Championship Competition for my audio storytelling about live music returning after the pandemic. Additionally, I placed second in the 2021 BEA Festival of Media Arts Awards for a feature about drought in Arizona crops.
When I’m not reporting on your stories, you can find me sinking a disc golf putt or spending time riding my bike outside. In the snowy months, I’m usually sipping my second cup of black tea or writing songs on my guitar.
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Scientists and local volunteers are participating in a BioBlitz in Louisville. It’s an effort to document every kind of species to understand what's out there and what needs protection. -
While some Northern Colorado schools aren’t fully funding traditional arts classes, like painting and choir, others are shifting their classes to be more career-focused. -
As fire leaders train for wildfires, they say homeowners can help. So some Northern Colorado residents are embracing fire-resistant homes and sharing tips to make their communities stronger. -
Boulder youth addressed city council members about what they want to see change in the city. Their top priorities involved ending bullying, creating safe spaces and expanding civic engagement. -
The "Chromebook Challenge" involves people damaging laptops that can cause a fire or even an explosion. There are multiple cases along Colorado's Front Range. -
Colorado's beer market used to be booming, but now, more breweries are closing and production has decreased. Yet some young people are still drawn to the industry and are even pursuing degrees in it. -
Federal departments are planning to phase out all synthetic dyes derived from petroleum. Some Fort Collins bakers are concerned about what this could mean for their businesses. -
State officials say Colorado will see “normal” fire conditions this summer, but still expect to be busy, according to the latest wildfire outlook. -
State and local agencies carried out targeted aerial training near Lyons last week to improve communication and tactics for fighting upcoming wildfires. -
Colorado State University has made language changes on its websites following the Trump Administration’s guidelines to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
