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A powerful new technology could transform search and rescue in Colorado’s mountains

When a hiker goes missing in the backcountry, every hour makes a big difference. A new technology could give search and rescue teams a powerful new tool to find people fast. Today on In The NoCo, we hear more about how this technology could help transform search and rescue.

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Can surviving a wildfire actually make a community stronger? This researcher says yes

Wildfires on Colorado’s Front Range disrupt lives and damage property. But fires can also leave behind a stronger, more resilient community once the flames are out. Today on In The NoCo, we talk with a CU Boulder professor who studies how a natural disaster can forge new bonds among neighbors.

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Colorado’s GOP leadership is divided, and the timing couldn’t be worse. How did this happen?

Colorado’s Republicans are divided, with two people claiming to be the chairman of the state GOP. And with a presidential election just two months away, the timing couldn’t be worse. So how did they get here? We’ll unpack that today on In The NoCo.

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If deepfakes and other misinformation target Colorado voters, election officials have a plan to respond

Election officials across Colorado are taking steps to fight social media misinformation. The stakes are high, as AI makes it easier than ever to create false images that look and sound real. On In The NoCo, we talk with Weld County's clerk and recorder about the online battle to safeguard the 2024 election.

The hallway of Mancos Elementary School show students walking into a classroom with a hallway lined with backpacks on hooks on the wall and lunch boxes lined up on the floor

Four-day school weeks are the norm in many parts of Colorado. But do they set up students for failure?

About 1 in 7 students in Colorado attends school four days a week, rather than five. But a new report suggests that a four-day schedule may negatively impact students’ academic achievement. On In The NoCo, we talk with one of the report’s authors about what they learned.

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How a 100-mile run became a ‘lifeline’ for a Colorado athlete who struggles with depression

Athlete Drew Petersen says he found an unusual lifeline when he was suffering from depression: He set out to run a 100-mile ultramarathon in Colorado’s high country. Petersen documented the physical and emotional struggles in a new film called Feel It All. Hear the story behind that film, which is screening at several festivals around the state, on today's In The NoCo.

Boulder City Council member Ryan Schuchard, a man in a blue checked shirt and short dark hair stands with his arms folded on a bike path. "The question generally isn't, 'do we have too much parking?' The question is, 'why is it so hard to build more housing, and why don't we have better-functioning transit and more more bikeways?'" says Boulder City Council member Ryan Schuchard, who is part of a group advocating for the city to eliminate its minimum parking requirements for builders and developers.

Cities like Boulder may have too many parking spaces. Here’s why that's a problem

Some city leaders say Boulder has too many parking spaces. And while that might not line up with your experience trying to park at Pearl Street mall, transportation experts say some Front Range cities have too many empty parking spots that could be used for things like housing or parks. On today’s In The NoCo, we’ll hear from one Boulder City Council member who says it’s time to stop requiring builders to create so much parking.

Adrian Miller, a man wearing a white shirt and tan blazer, sits at a table with a plate of barbecue and a jar of iced tea in front of him.

A forgotten hero of Colorado barbecue history is about to get some overdue recognition

Columbus B. Hill was a legendary figure in Colorado’s barbecue history. Back in the late 1800s, his food was so good, it was served to thousands of people at the state Capitol. But these days, not many people know his name. Today on In The NoCo, Denver author Adrian Miller shares the story of the "best barbecue man in the West.”

A woman in a white tank top and gray slacks stands by a man in an orange hat and a jean jacket. They stand in front of a mural that reads "Cheers from Greeley."

Armando Silva’s vibrant murals adorn walls across Colorado. He hopes a new festival will inspire more outdoor art

As a child, Armando Silva used his drawing to connect with friends. As an adult, he’s become one of Colorado’s most prolific muralists. And he hopes his new festival in Greeley will inspire more artists and art lovers when it debuts next week. Today on In The NoCo, he shares the ideas behind the new WeldWalls art festival.

Many kids born during the pandemic behave differently in the classroom. Here’s how Colorado educators are responding

Kids who were babies at the height of the pandemic are starting preschool and kindergarten with more behavior problems than before COVID. And those behavior patterns can be a sign of developmental delays. On today’s In The NoCo, we hear more about why some of these kids are struggling – and what schools and teachers are doing to help.

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