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Miller moths invade the Front Range each spring as they make their way toward higher elevations. As annoying as the moths might be as they flock inside our homes, they're not harmful to food, clothing, or curious pets.

Miller moths fascinate and frighten us each spring. We asked an expert why

Each spring, the Front Range endures miller moth season. Even in relatively mild years like this one, the tiny winged visitors annoy us … frighten us… and fascinate us. So we asked an insect expert to help us unpack the mysteries of the miller moths.

A worker holding a small hook is working on the outside of a wax mold. You can see the worker's gloved fingers touching a script "s" on the mold. The mold is of the chest of person, the front of a baseball uniform that reads "Dodgers" in script.

A tribute to baseball legend Jackie Robinson was destroyed. A Loveland foundry is recreating it

Earlier this year, two men allegedly stole and destroyed a bronze statue of the trailblazing baseball player and civil rights hero Jackie Robinson. Now metalworkers at a foundry in Loveland are creating a replacement. Today on In The NoCo, we talk with the foundry's owner to learn how the work is going, and what makes the statue so special.

'The Hand That Feeds' is a monument honoring the dedication and sacrifice of Northern Colorado's sugar beet workers. The move to create the piece was led by Betty Aragon-Mitotes, a longtime advocate for Hispanic and Latino communities. The monument was unveiled Oct. 2, 2021 in Fort Collins' Sugar Beet Park.

The sugar beet workers who helped shape Colorado

The sugar beet industry was integral to the prosperity that Colorado enjoys today - but it was the workers toiling in the beet fields who built that foundation. Today on In The NoCo, we hear about the enduring legacy of the immigrant families who shaped our region.

Pet surrenders have continued to remain high, since 2021, with unstable housing being a main contributor to the problem. "Anywhere from 25 to 40% of our owner surrenders of cats and dogs are due to explicitly housing reasons," said Judy Calhoun, CEO of NOCO Humane.

How pets and their owners are getting extra help from Colorado animal shelters

Coloradans love our pets. But these days, with higher costs for almost everything, including housing, some folks are having a tough time keeping their pets. On In The NoCo, we hear how two shelters are working to help keep people and their pets together.

Lorelei Cloud, vice-chairwoman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, speaks at the University of Colorado, Boulder on Jun. 6, 2024. Cloud and other tribal leaders celebrated some of the work that has already been done to bring indigenous people into water management talks, but said there is much more work to be done.

Some key Colorado River decision makers got together in Boulder. There was plenty of disagreement

State, federal, and tribal leaders tasked with managing the Colorado River met last week in Boulder. They can't agree on a set of new rules to manage the shrinking water supply – and despite a looming deadline, they don't seem to be in a hurry to get there. KUNC's Alex Hager has the details from that conference on In The NoCo.

A first Sergeant yells in the ear of an office employee.

How an unusual program helps military veterans process their trauma by making films

An unusual film project created by veterans comes to Aims Community College tonight (Thursday) at 6:30. The Patton Veterans Project works with veterans to help process their trauma by creating short films. You can hear about the project and the films on today’s In the NoCo.

"Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom," says Dr. Ray Black, an associate professor of Race, Gender, and Ethnic Studies at CSU. "Recognizing the steps African Americans took to celebrate and achieve freedom; the same promise that all Americans and those who seek to come to this country have: This unalienable right to life, liberty and happiness."

A CSU professor’s Juneteenth bike ride offers a unique historic perspective

Juneteenth is our newest federal holiday. It’s observed on June 19, but many cities across Colorado will celebrate Freedom Day this weekend, with music festivals and community gatherings. On In The NoCo, CSU professor Ray Black discusses the meaning of Juneteenth, and the unique way he'll celebrate the holiday.

New U.S. citizens Salwa Mourtada Bamba and her mom, Martha Annette Potter Mourtada, hold American flags after their naturalization ceremony in May, 2022.

Newcomers Welcome: Home

The Colorado Dream: Newcomers Welcome episode five explores what stands in the way of Aurora being a welcoming home for all immigrants. Also, Salwa Mourtada Bamba achieves one more big milestone.

Afrik Digest publisher Vera Azuka Idam sits at her home office in Aurora, Colo. where she edits a magazine on her computer. This image shows Afrik sitting at a white des and is shot at an angle so that you can see her computer screen.

Newcomers Welcome: Ethnic Media

Aurora has a large foreign born population and some of them turn to local ethnic media outlets for news and to stay informed about their home countries. There are over three dozen ethnic media organizations that serve the city and the greater metro Denver area. They are print, digital and broadcast outlets that publish in many different languages including English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese and Polish.

Kenyan immigrants Josphat Ombacho and his wife Mable Matini prepare to-go meals inside their food truck, Msosi Kenyan Cuisine.

Newcomers Welcome: Entrepreneurship

The Colorado Dream: Newcomers Welcome Bonus Episode Two explores entrepreneurship within Aurora's immigrant communities. Foreign-born residents have higher rates of entrepreneurship than those born in the U.S. Aurora supports these business owners as part of its immigrant integration plan.

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