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Three moose attacks were reported in three days recently. And with the warm weather more people are venturing out into moose territory. So what are you supposed to do if you spot a moose in your path – or worse yet, get charged by a moose?

Earlier this year, a commercial airliner struck an animal as it was taking off from Denver International Airport and had to make an emergency landing. Which led KUNC investigative reporter Scott Franz to ask: Just how often does this kind of thing happen? Scott found documents that show planes at DIA hit birds and other animals hundreds of times each year.

Colorado leaders passed an unusual law in 2024: It placed polling places inside every jail, in every Colorado county, on Election Day. The results were striking: Turnout inside the state’s jails increased by a factor of 10. Today on In The NoCo, we look at the reasons why, and hear why other states may soon follow Colorado’s lead.

The space just outside Earth’s atmosphere is getting a little crowded. And that could result in interruptions to the thousands of satellites that help power our weather forecasting and communications. A unique conference at CU Boulder this week asks tough questions about how to regulate outer space.

See-through solar panels that can filter out certain frequencies of light to help grow bigger, tastier crops. Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden have been experimenting with a new kind of solar panel. And they say it could revolutionize farming.

Fourth of July celebrations usually entail loud, colorful blasts of fireworks. But for veterans and others with PTSD, that can make the day a struggle. Today on In The NoCo, a PTSD specialist with the V-A in Aurora shares advice for people coping with trauma – and for friends and family who want to support them.

In the early part of the 20th century, Lincoln Hills was a retreat in the mountains west of Denver created for Black American families to spend time in the outdoors. A new exhibit at History Colorado in Denver explores the legacy of this haven during an era of segregation. We learn more about Lincoln Hills on today’s In The NoCo.

Fifty years ago, a Boulder County clerk made history when she issued a marriage license to a gay couple, decades before the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. Those who knew her say she wasn’t trying to be an activist – she just wanted to do the right thing. We’ll hear from a friend and colleague of the late Clela Rorex on In The NoCo.

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. And in Colorado, a lot of methane is produced by decomposing food scraps at landfills. We explore why that matters – and how state regulators are hoping to rein in those emissions – on today’s In The NoCo.

A vaccine against weight gain: It’s something that could be in our future thanks to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder.