Nikole Robinson Carroll
All Things Considered Host, ReporterEmail: nikole.carroll@kunc.org
As a reporter and host for KUNC, I follow the local stories of the day while also guiding KUNC listeners through NPR's wider-scope coverage. It's an honor and a privilege to help our audience stay informed and entertained.
Even after over a dozen years working in public radio, I still can't believe I actually get paid to do what I do – it barely feels like work. Audience is everything to me and I never take the trust of listeners for granted. Also, if you listen closely, you might hear music from your favorite video game or anime. 😉
I grew up in community theatre and chorus and have been at home in front of a mic for most of my life (yes, I ADORE karaoke). My first announcing gig was at my hometown roller rink – I got to skate for free! My public radio career began with hosting All Things Considered at WEKU in Richmond, KY. I also hosted and reported for KOSU in Oklahoma City and KNPR in Las Vegas before coming to Colorado.
When I'm off the clock, you can find me pursuing geeky pastimes with my husband, listening to podcasts and spoiling my kids: a human boy and his fur siblings.
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As fall creeps in, it’s time to step out and see Colorado’s colors. Leaf peeping season is upon us, and there are spots across Northern Colorado where you can enjoy the scenery. -
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 marks 25 years since the terror attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., shook the United States to its core. People across the state are commemorating the tragedy and remembering those who were lost, from memorial ceremonies to charity stair climbs. -
Wildlife advocates are asking people along the Front Range to turn off lights in the evening to help birds stay on track for fall migration. Fall migration typically runs through August and September. -
The first ever Colorado Pizza Festival was in Longmont on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. The event let locals grab some cheesy goodness while supporting a good cause. Thousands wound around the block to get in after the festival opened at 1 p.m. -
Children’s Hospital Colorado is reporting increasing e-bike and e-scooter related injuries among kids. At a recent news conference, hospital staff said there was an 84% jump in e-scooter injuries from 2024 to 2025. E-bike injuries went up 184% over the same time. -
Denver kids go back to school Monday, August 24, and the state’s largest school district is launching its new state-mandated policy on personal communication devices. -
With a new school year underway, the Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding parents about a no-cost way to keep their student passengers safe. The state offers free inspections to help make sure car seats are adequately installed and adjusted. -
Routt County’s number of reported bear sightings is up 219% from 2025 due to ongoing drought. That’s according to new data from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. -
Academics and officials are observing 50 years since a massive flash flood tore through Big Thompson Canyon between Estes Park and Loveland. A July 31, 1976, storm dumped over a foot of rain on the area, killing 144 people. -
The Johnstown Historical Society is asking for photos and stories from the last 50 years for a commemorative book to mark the town’s 150th birthday.
