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Todd Simmons, founder and director of Wolverine Farm Publishing in Fort Collins, photographed during National Poetry Month on April 24, 2024. "I think poetry just reaches us on a level that we can't quite articulate," Simmons says. "But we know that it means something important."

"Something people are innately drawn to:" Celebrating National Poetry Month with Wolverine Farm

April is National Poetry Month – and to celebrate, we're talking with the owner of Wolverine Farm in Fort Collins, who left his 'day job' more than 20 years ago to devote his life to bringing a love of literature and poetry to Northern Colorado.

University of Colorado media scholar Josh Shepperd digs into the history of NPR and public media. "One of the reasons I wrote the book, is because it's essentially a mission statement based approach to media, said Shepperd. "It really is an attempt that everyone has equal access to the same information."

From 'ramshackle' beginnings to true community journalism: CU professor traces NPR's roots in new book

NPR has a long and winding history, beginning in the early 20th century with scattered rural stations that featured 'educational' programming like cooking lessons or music performances. CU Boulder professor Josh Shepperd has a new book out, which chronicles NPR's early years. Today on In The NoCo he discusses the book, and how Western states like Colorado helped create the NPR name.

Homes burn as a wildfire rips through a development near Rock Creek Village, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, near Broomfield, Colorado.

Wildfire risk part of new reality for Northern Colorado homeowners

Wildfire risk continues to impact tens of thousands of people in Northern Colorado. On today's episode of In the NoCo, we hear from a wildfire economist with Colorado State University about the risks homeowners face – and what people can do to protect their property.

"Part of my job [as a barback] was to kind of hang out until they actually needed me," says Eric Turner, pictured on the left. "And the way they kept me there was to keep feeding me alcohol." Turner, now a certified addiction technician, was featured in journalist Ryan Spencer's in-depth reporting on the drug and alcohol epidemic plaguing Colorado's mountain communities.

The ‘paradise paradox’ affecting Colorado’s mountain residents

Colorado may rank at the top with regard to physical fitness. But when it comes to mental health, Coloradans are struggling. On today’s In The NoCo we discuss how a culture of drug and alcohol use in mountain resort communities can negatively affect the mental health of those who live and work there.

Molly Weber holds a sign that reads "Green New Deal Now" on the White House lawn.

‘My life, my future, my community:’ Boulder Valley students on taking climate action

Young Coloradans are taking action to shape a more hopeful future in the face of the climate crisis. Today on In the NoCo we talk with two Boulder Valley high school students who campaigned for the school district to adopt a climate resolution – successfully.

A black female wolf pup sits in snow in a flat brushy terrain visible far into the distance.

First came the wolves. Is wolf tourism next for Colorado?

Colorado’s new wolves are drawing a big following — not without some controversy. Today on In The NoCo, KUNC’s Scott Franz discusses recent wolf milestones and tension on the Western Slope, and whether wolves might one day become a tourist attraction.

Small cacti in pots, some budding with bright purple flowers.

New to gardening? Find your green thumb by starting small

Does springtime leave you feeling envy over your neighbor’s vegetable garden or flower beds? We’re here to help, especially if you’re new to gardening. On In The NoCo, we have tips for how to develop your green thumb… by starting small.

Fall foliage taken in 2023. A dirt road winds through a field past a stand of yellow and orange aspens on the left. There are mountains in the background against a blue sky.

Colorado’s aspen trees are showing their fall colors while it’s still August. Is that a bad thing?

Colorado aspen trees are starting to change colors unusually early this year – despite the continued summer heat. Why is this happening? And how will it affect the thousands of leaf-peepers who drive to the high county to enjoy the fall colors? We explore the science behind why the aspens are popping early this year.

A group of three scientists at night wearing headlamps and with insect nets nearby sit and examine collected fireflies

Fireflies are a rare sight in Colorado. Scientists at the Butterfly Pavilion have a plan to change that

It’s not easy to spot fireflies on Colorado’s Front Range. Development and pesticide use have destroyed much of their habitat. But scientists at the Butterfly Pavilion hope to change that. We hear about a project that aims to bring fireflies back to the night sky.

Technicians walk alongside a concrete 3D printer.

Using 3D printing to build homes could transform the housing business. A Greeley company wants to lead the way

Northern Colorado could become the epicenter of an innovative approach to home building. A new company headquartered in Greeley uses 3D concrete printing to create houses -- meaning they build each home one thin, concrete layer at a time. And soon they’ll help teach students at Aims Community College how to do this work.

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