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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.”
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Federal data shows that nearly one in four college students struggles to get enough nutritious food. In response, many Colorado colleges and universities offer support services like food pantries. On today’s In The NoCo, we explore how these programs are filling a need during a time of high food prices and increased educational costs.
  • Fire is on everyone's mind this week. If you’re curious how investigators determine a fire’s cause, you might be surprised to learn that dogs can help with that. On today’s In the NoCo we’ll meet the cutest new employee of Colorado’s Division of Fire Prevention and Control, and we’ll learn why she’s so good at her job.
  • Colorado is considered one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly states in the country, but it wasn’t always this accepting. In 1992, Colorado voters approved Amendment 2 which prohibited protections for queer people in the state. Four years later, the Supreme Court overturned the amendment. In the nearly three decades since, Colorado has done a 180 and is now known for its progressive stance on LGBTQ+ rights and laws.This series investigates this dark time in the state’s history and uncovers the activism and legislation that followed. We’ll share the stories of LGBTQ+ people and the allies who want to make the Centennial State a welcoming place for all.
  • This fall, the mountains will fill with leaf-peeping tourists. With aspens creating so much of that fall color experience – it's no surprise that many folks think about planting one in their own yard. But horticulture experts say aspens can be more trouble than you’d think. We explore the science behind that, on In The NoCo.
  • A jury on Monday found the man who killed ten people at a Boulder King Soopers guilty on all counts – including 10 counts of first-degree murder. And a judge sentenced the shooter to 10 consecutive life sentences. For the victim’s families, the decision was a milestone. We talk with one of those family members, on today’s In The NoCo.
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