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The Great Gatsby is a classic novel. One Colorado author loves the book so much, she set out to revisit the story from a fresh perspective. It’s now a novel called Mrs. Wilson’s Affair. Hear the story behind the novel, today on In The NoCo.

The Western U.S. is seeing an increasing number of wildfires that spread quickly and cause more destruction than a typical wildfire. And experts say so-called "fast fires” – like the 2021 Marshall Fire that burned around a thousand homes in Boulder county – are likely to increase in the coming years. A wildfire expert from CU Boulder explains what makes fast fires so dangerous, and how communities might respond differently to them.

Damage from hailstorms is one factor driving up the cost of homeowners’ insurance in recent years in Colorado. And a new report from the state’s Division of Insurance finds that the threat of hail increases costs all across Colorado – not just along the Front Range. Today on In The NoCo: Why hail is behind higher premiums – and what state lawmakers might do to help.

Climate change, and warmer winters, will have a major impact on Colorado’s ski industry. But Colorado’s major ski companies take different approaches when it comes to advocating for policies that might curb climate change.

Childcare for infants in Colorado can be tough to find – in fact, in some rural communities like Leadville, there are zero licensed childcare slots for infants. Today on In The NoCo: What’s behind the shortage, and how some communities are trying to fix the problem.

In January, the Trump administration pulled the U.S. out of the World Health Organization. That move created uncertainty over how states like Colorado can track and respond to diseases emerging around the globe. So state health officials want Colorado to join a global alert network that may help prepare for the next health crisis.

Across Europe, millions of people harness solar energy by using small, plug-in solar panels that can fit on a porch or a balcony. These devices aren't widely available in the U.S. right now. But state lawmakers hope to change that. Hear why some Colorado legislators are pushing for plug-in solar.

Life with bipolar disorder or chronic depression can come with intense periods of sadness or despair. But these conditions might also come with some surprising advantages – including better social relationships and creative abilities. That’s according to new research from the University of Colorado. We dig into the possible “silver linings” of mood disorders.

For many people with seasonal allergies, the sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes have flared up earlier than usual this year. It’s partly due to the warm, dry winter we’ve had on the Front Range – but it’s also part of a long-term trend of pollen seasons that start earlier each year and last longer. Today on In The NoCo: How allergy season is evolving – and how to fight the symptoms.

Young women are more active in sports than ever. But female athletes face different training challenges than their male counterparts. A new program at Children’s Hospital Colorado aims to transform how middle and high school girls who play sports manage their physical and mental health.