Kyle McKinnon
Managing Editor, Colorado Capitol News AllianceKyle McKinnon is the Managing Editor for KUNC and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance, where he helps lead collaborative coverage of state government and politics. He brings more than a decade of journalism experience, covering state politics, producing a variety of public affairs shows, managing newsroom projects, and mentoring young journalists.
Before moving to Colorado, Kyle worked in various outlets across the country, including Delaware Public Media in Wilmington, Del., WOSU Public Media in Columbus, Ohio, and Capital Public Radio in Northern California. Kyle helped to shape coverage on everything from politics and social issues to the arts and environment. Originally from Wisconsin, Kyle started his career as a sports reporter and spent about ten years in Ohio before leaving the Midwest. If you have story ideas, tips, or feedback, you can reach Kyle at kyle.mckinnon@kunc.org.
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Propositions 134 and 135 are set to take effect Jan. 1, changing school sports eligibility and restricting certain surgeries and insurance coverage for minors. -
Democrats won big in yesterday's midterm elections, nationally and in Colorado. We talk through some of the big takeaways of the 2026 Election with KUNC politics editor Kyle McKinnon. -
Alyssa’s Act requires mental health training for youth sports coaches and more guidance for families after a suspected concussion. -
Colorado's GOP nominee for governor weighs in on data centers, Flock cameras, and his appeal as a political outsider. -
Colorado’s current attorney general also outlines areas he would work with and push back against the Trump administration. -
Lopez is making his third run for governor, this time as an unaffiliated candidate. -
Everything Northern Colorado voters need to know about the state’s midterm election, including major races, ballot measures, voting deadlines, how to return your ballot, and where to find trusted election resources. -
Smoke from Colorado’s intense wildfire season is drifting far beyond the flames, keeping people indoors and compounding long-standing air quality problems. -
Nearly all voters say free and fair elections are important, but Republicans are far less likely than Democrats and unaffiliated voters to trust the people administering them.
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Colorado’s workers helped build the state in mines, fields and factories, often through immense struggle and sacrifice. Their stories stretch from the Ludlow Massacre and northern Colorado’s sugar beet fields to labor debates still unfolding at the state Capitol.
