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Thanksgiving is upon us and that means it’s time to play Arlo Guthrie’s song “Alice’s Restaurant.” But why? Today on In The NoCo, we get some answers about the 1967 track and how it's become a Thanksgiving tradition.

The Colorado Department of Education recently adopted new treatment guidelines for kids who suffer concussions. The new guidance can speed recovery time by getting kids physically active and back to school quickly. Meet a doctor who’s making it her mission to help parents think differently about kids and concussions.

Colorado winters can be tough on the trees in our yards. But experts say a little bit of extra care during the next few months will help your trees make it to spring. We’ll have tips to keep your trees healthy this winter, on today’s In The NoCo.

When two closely related bird species found themselves in overlapping habitats, they found a clever solution – one altered its song to be distinct from the other. And according to new research from CU Boulder, the adaptation shows in real time how human development is impacting ecosystems on the Front Range. We learn more on today's ITN.

If the idea of talking politics at the Thanksgiving table has you dreading dinner drama, we’re here to help! Today on In The NoCo, we hear from a CSU professor who studies how to maintain connections even across a political divide. And she’s got a game plan for you.

If you’ve taken your kid to see Santa at a local mall, or hosted a Santa at your office party... have you ever wondered where that Santa learned his magic? They may have attended Professional Santa Claus School, based here in Colorado. Today on ITN, we meet the founder of the school that has trained thousands of Santas over the past four decades.

The Arctic Ocean is one of the coldest regions on the globe. But a CU researcher says that some day soon, the Arctic will see its first day in which all of the sea ice has melted due to rising global temperatures. And that could mean drastic changes for weather and ecosystems. Hear that conversation on today’s ITN.

After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Denver artist Tim McKay wanted to go in a new direction. He started creating art that reflects how the disease is changing his ability to paint. He shares the process of documenting his Parkinson’s journey through art, on today’s In The NoCo.

Workers at the Rocky Flats plant northwest of Denver helped build nuclear weapons during the Cold War. The plant is gone now, buried beneath land that’s now a wildlife refuge. A new documentary opening at the Denver Film Festival looks at the controversial history of Rocky Flats, and the memories of its employees. We hear from the director, on today's In The NoCo.

Colorado voters considered some interesting ballot measures in this week's election. Today on In The NoCo, KUNC politics and elections reporter Lucas Brady Woods discusses why Colorado voters made the choices they did.