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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Steam powers a lot of industry around the world. But the traditional way of creating steam relies on burning fossil fuels. Which is why a CSU professor and cofounder of a startup company decided the old method needed an upgrade. Today on In The NoCo: How he hopes to transform industries from pharmaceuticals to beer brewing. -
The effects of climate change can be seen across Colorado – from farms on the eastern plains to the Ponderosa pine forests in the high country. Today on In The NoCo: We explore some of the most noteworthy signs, and why some experts say it’s not too late to slow some of the impacts. -
The Colorado Rockies play their first home game of the season on Friday. And after wrapping up their worst season in franchise history last year, some fans think it might be time to try something different. Today on In The NoCo: how a proposal to use baseballs with thicker seams could make playing at Coors Field a little more successful for future Rockies lineups. -
Fewer pregnant women and new mothers in Colorado are dying from accidental overdoses. And one possible reason is an over-the-counter medication that can stop the symptoms of an overdose. That’s according to a Colorado doctor whose unusual specialty is treating pregnant women who struggle with addiction. -
A struggling novelist sets off a social media firestorm in a new novel by Colorado author R.L. Maizes. The book’s called A Complete Fiction – and it raises sticky questions about who gets to tell someone else’s story. We talk with the author, and how her own social media experience inspired the book. -
The Rocky Mountain Poison Center in Denver keeps track of the substances that can sicken or kill us. It tracks prescription drug abuse – and helps hospitals treat venomous snake bites. Today on In The NoCo: A snapshot of the things that poison Coloradans, and how the trends have changed over the years. -
It’s a scientific detective story: A new fossil discovery in Colorado may offer clues about how – and where – early mammals lived on Earth after the extinction of dinosaurs. Scientists found tiny teeth belonging to a mouse-sized distant relative of humans. Today on In The NoCo: What scientists found and why the discovery is so revealing. -
Agriculture officials have recently issued a warning to Coloradans: If you receive an unexpected package by mail that contains a packet of unidentified seeds – do NOT plant them. Learn more about the mysterious seeds showing up in mailboxes – and what to do if you get some. -
Fort Collins and Boulder may stop using Flock surveillance cameras. Here’s why they’re controversialThere’s a debate in several Front Range cities over the use of what are called Flock cameras. Law enforcement uses Flock cameras to quietly capture license plates and other information as you drive by. Critics say they're an abuse of civil liberties. We hear why the cameras are concerning and why more cities may stop using them. -
Young women are more active in sports than ever. But female athletes face different training challenges than their male counterparts. A new program at Children’s Hospital Colorado aims to transform how middle and high school girls who play sports manage their physical and mental health.
