http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=section&SECTION_ID=1 en-us KUNC Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:19:07 GMT Public Podcaster 30 mailbag@kunc.org Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia no kunc news,colorado Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1525180 A warm summer weather pattern is slowly forming. Some vegetables love the heat. If you can keep them watered, they thrive. Others struggle through the hot days no matter how tenderly they're cared for. KUNC gardener Tom Throgmorton has more. kunc Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/847075/mp3/news/podcast/204/847075.mp3 00:00:00 no THROGMORTON A warm summer weather pattern is slowly forming. Some vegetables love the heat. If you can keep them watered, they thrive. Others struggle through the hot days no matter how tenderly they're cared for. KUNC gardener Tom Throgmorton has more. A warm summer weather pattern is slowly forming. Some vegetables love the heat. If you can keep them watered, they thrive. Others struggle through the hot days no matter how tenderly they're cared for. KUNC gardener Tom Throgmorton has more. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1525377 Music, and Celebrations of our Nation's Birthday All across Colorado this weekend kunc Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/847287/mp3/news/podcast/204/847287.mp3 00:00:00 no Music, and Celebrations of our Nation's Birthday All across Colorado this weekend Music, and Celebrations of our Nation's Birthday All across Colorado this weekend Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1525309 The future of hundreds of farms and businesses in northeast Colorado remains in limbo, as the fallout from the collapse of the Greeley-based New Frontier Bank continues to worsen, and spread. As KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports, some are calling on the federal government to release so-called TARP funds, so that solvent banks in the region can begin to absorb some of the loans made by New Frontier. kunc Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/847173/mp3/news/podcast/204/847173.mp3 00:00:00 no The future of hundreds of farms and businesses in northeast Colorado remains in limbo, as the fallout from the collapse of the Greeley-based New Frontier Bank continues to worsen, and spread. As KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports, some are calling on The future of hundreds of farms and businesses in northeast Colorado remains in limbo, as the fallout from the collapse of the Greeley-based New Frontier Bank continues to worsen, and spread. As KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports, some are calling on the federal government to release so-called TARP funds, so that solvent banks in the region can begin to absorb some of the loans made by New Frontier. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1525106 Members of Congress are heading back to their districts for the Fourth of July holiday. It's a break that even veteran lawmakers say is needed - given the fast past of work in recent weeks. So what's life been like for Colorado's freshman legislators? Reporter Sara Sciammacco says most are working hard just to keep up. kunc Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/846978/mp3/news/podcast/204/846978.mp3 00:00:00 no CNC Members of Congress are heading back to their districts for the Fourth of July holiday. It's a break that even veteran lawmakers say is needed - given the fast past of work in recent weeks. So what's life been like for Colorado's Members of Congress are heading back to their districts for the Fourth of July holiday. It's a break that even veteran lawmakers say is needed - given the fast past of work in recent weeks. So what's life been like for Colorado's freshman legislators? Reporter Sara Sciammacco says most are working hard just to keep up. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1524967 KUNC's Brian Larson speaks with Northern Colorado Business Report Publisher Jeff Nuttall about the state of Northern Colorado's housing industry. kunc Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/846915/mp3/news/podcast/204/846915.mp3 00:00:00 no NCBR KUNC's Brian Larson speaks with Northern Colorado Business Report Publisher Jeff Nuttall about the state of Northern Colorado's housing industry. KUNC's Brian Larson speaks with Northern Colorado Business Report Publisher Jeff Nuttall about the state of Northern Colorado's housing industry. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1524449 Starting today all new homes built in Colorado will be required to install carbon monoxide detectors. And a 50-year-old sales tax exemption for cigarettes will be suspended, increasing the price of a pack of cigarettes by a dime. These are just a few of the new laws taking effect on July 1st. KUNC's state capital reporter Bente has more from Denver. kunc Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/846697/mp3/news/podcast/204/846697.mp3 00:00:00 no Starting today all new homes built in Colorado will be required to install carbon monoxide detectors. And a 50-year-old sales tax exemption for cigarettes will be suspended, increasing the price of a pack of cigarettes by a dime. These are just a few Starting today all new homes built in Colorado will be required to install carbon monoxide detectors. And a 50-year-old sales tax exemption for cigarettes will be suspended, increasing the price of a pack of cigarettes by a dime. These are just a few of the new laws taking effect on July 1st. KUNC's state capital reporter Bente has more from Denver. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1524251 Times are tough for the state's colleges and universities. The lack of state funding has caused budget cuts, student tuition increases and even layoffs at some institutions. But Colorado State University is creating a new, high-profile position it hopes will map a more successful financial future. KUNC's Grace Hood reports. kunc Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/846614/mp3/news/podcast/204/846614.mp3 00:00:00 no Times are tough for the state's colleges and universities. The lack of state funding has caused budget cuts, student tuition increases and even layoffs at some institutions. But Colorado State University is creating a new, high-profile position Times are tough for the state's colleges and universities. The lack of state funding has caused budget cuts, student tuition increases and even layoffs at some institutions. But Colorado State University is creating a new, high-profile position it hopes will map a more successful financial future. KUNC's Grace Hood reports. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1523727 Colorado's solar energy industry got a big boost yesterday when Interior Secretary Ken Salazar signed a sweeping directive ordering federal land managers to fast track solar energy development on western public lands. The former Colorado senator made the announcement in Nevada. KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports. kunc Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/846369/mp3/news/podcast/204/846369.mp3 00:00:00 no Colorado's solar energy industry got a big boost yesterday when Interior Secretary Ken Salazar signed a sweeping directive ordering federal land managers to fast track solar energy development on western public lands. The former Colorado senator Colorado's solar energy industry got a big boost yesterday when Interior Secretary Ken Salazar signed a sweeping directive ordering federal land managers to fast track solar energy development on western public lands. The former Colorado senator made the announcement in Nevada. KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1523631 Last week's vote on a bill putting limits on pollution linked to global warming had one Colorado Democrat crossing party lines to oppose the measure. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke to "Colorado Statesman" Editor and Publisher Jody Hope Strogoff about the vote and how the bill may fare in the senate. kunc Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/846296/mp3/news/podcast/204/846296.mp3 00:00:00 no JODY Last week's vote on a bill putting limits on pollution linked to global warming had one Colorado Democrat crossing party lines to oppose the measure. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke to "Colorado Statesman" Editor and Publisher Last week's vote on a bill putting limits on pollution linked to global warming had one Colorado Democrat crossing party lines to oppose the measure. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke to "Colorado Statesman" Editor and Publisher Jody Hope Strogoff about the vote and how the bill may fare in the senate. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1523179 At least in the here and now, a fall from grace may actually contribute more to falling down. And according to KUNC commentator Dr. Marc Ringel, we're not talking about your knees... kunc Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/846117/mp3/news/podcast/204/846117.mp3 00:00:00 no RINGEL At least in the here and now, a fall from grace may actually contribute more to falling down. And according to KUNC commentator Dr. Marc Ringel, we're not talking about your knees... At least in the here and now, a fall from grace may actually contribute more to falling down. And according to KUNC commentator Dr. Marc Ringel, we're not talking about your knees... Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1523183 Dedication, passion and talent brought Earlie Thomas success on the football field while he was in the NFL. 39 years later those same traits are earning him praise for his performance in an entirely different venue, the theatrical stages of Northern Colorado. KUNC's Rob Seligman has more. kunc Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/846118/mp3/news/podcast/204/846118.mp3 00:00:00 no EARLIE THOMAS Dedication, passion and talent brought Earlie Thomas success on the football field while he was in the NFL. 39 years later those same traits are earning him praise for his performance in an entirely different venue, the theatrical stages of Northern Dedication, passion and talent brought Earlie Thomas success on the football field while he was in the NFL. 39 years later those same traits are earning him praise for his performance in an entirely different venue, the theatrical stages of Northern Colorado. KUNC's Rob Seligman has more. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1522715 Stephanie Kopsch came to the U.S. from Germany in the 1980's to attend graduate school. Now, as a minister, she writes and shares her beliefs with others on a daily basis. It would seem natural that her beliefs would be founded in her faith and spirituality, but she wanted to express what she believes from a completely different point of view. Here is her essay for KUNC's This I Believe. kunc Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/845851/mp3/news/podcast/204/845851.mp3 00:00:00 no KOPSCH Stephanie Kopsch came to the U.S. from Germany in the 1980's to attend graduate school. Now, as a minister, she writes and shares her beliefs with others on a daily basis. It would seem natural that her beliefs would be founded in her faith and Stephanie Kopsch came to the U.S. from Germany in the 1980's to attend graduate school. Now, as a minister, she writes and shares her beliefs with others on a daily basis. It would seem natural that her beliefs would be founded in her faith and spirituality, but she wanted to express what she believes from a completely different point of view. Here is her essay for KUNC's This I Believe. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia