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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After years of record-setting tourism, Colorado’s mountain towns have seen a drop in the number of visitors this year – especially international travelers, who tend to stay longer and spend more than day-tripping vacationers. We hear more about what’s behind the decline, and the impact on local businesses. -
An unusual phenomenon has been all over the news and social media this week – rabbits near Fort Collins have been spotted with odd, black growths that look like horns on their faces. Images of the so-called ‘demon bunnies’ are everywhere. So what causes the strange-looking growths, and how are wildlife officials responding? -
If you have a drip tray under your fridge that’s filled with orange goo, a CSU scientist might be interested in hearing about it. A researcher there collects samples from people’s appliances like air conditioners and hot water heaters – and says the organisms could hold solutions to climate change and pollution. -
Bladder cancer affects thousands of people in the U.S. each year – and it’s difficult to treat. But scientists at CU Boulder may have found an innovative way to deliver chemotherapy to patients with bladder cancer. It’s inspired by the gripping power of gecko feet. We explore how the tiny lizards may have inspired a better form of cancer treatment. -
Since the pandemic, Colorado teachers say many of their students don’t have as much resilience to push through tough challenges in the classroom. It’s a concept they refer to as grit. Some educators are using strategies to help build back that sense of determination in their students. -
Back in the late 1970s, President Jimmy Carter’s administration backed the design and construction of some unusual homes along the Front Range. They were solar-powered and energy efficient – very cutting edge for the time. One of those homes is still used today as a model for green construction. -
Colorado is known both for its love of dogs and a long history of legal cannabis. But over the last decade, these appear to have merged into a trend that’s worrying to veterinarians: More dogs are accidentally eating marijuana. We hear more about the problem, and what to do if your dog is affected. -
Being stopped by the police can be stressful. And for people with conditions like autism spectrum disorder or Tourette’s syndrome, the encounter can be especially tense. The Blue Envelope program uses a simple tool to help people with disabilities feel safer in an encounter. -
Millions of years ago a species of dinosaur performed mating rituals that looked a lot like dancing. And scientists say Colorado is home to one of the largest areas where those dances took place. -
Immigration arrests have surged in Colorado since President Trump returned to office in January. But despite his pledge to focus on detaining and deporting violent criminals, the data tells a different story. A Colorado Sun analysis found a majority of those targeted by ICE did not have a criminal history.
