Erin O'Toole
Host & Senior Producer, In the NoCoEmail: erin.otoole@kunc.org
As the host of »Ê¹ÚÍøַ’s new program and podcast In the NoCo, I work closely with our producers and reporters to bring context and diverse perspectives to the important issues of the day. Northern Colorado is such a diverse and fast-growing region, brimming with history, culture, music, education, civic engagement, and amazing outdoor recreation spots. It’s a privilege to find and share the stories and voices that reflect why NoCo is such an extraordinary place to live.
One of the things I love most about public radio is that it embodies and encourages many of the values I hold dear: integrity, civility and curiosity. I’ve been with »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ· since 2009, minus a brief break where I focused exclusively on a Denver-based podcast. I’ve served in a number of roles here: Morning Edition Host, Assistant News Director, and as host and senior producer for Colorado Edition. My work has been recognized by the Associated Press, the Colorado Broadcasters Association, PRNDI, RTNDA, and the Society for Professional Journalists.
I began my career at a country radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio, where I was a traffic reporter, newscaster, sidekick, and finally a morning show host (yes, it’s true that my name was Coyote Kim!). I later relocated to southern California where I served as Morning Edition host and reporter for KVCR in San Bernardino. I was selected as a USC/Annenberg Health Journalism fellow in 2008.
When I'm not at work, you can usually find me hiking with my two dogs, noodling around on my bass, cooking, or enjoying the sunshine and a cold brew on a patio somewhere.
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Last week marked one year since young skier Dallas LeBeau died trying to jump across U.S. Highway 40, near Winter Park. After his death, his friend and mentor decided there was a gap in education for freeskiers like Dallas – who perform daring ski and snowboard tricks on camera. So, he started a class to educate young people about how to perform these tricks more safely. -
Nuclear power is now considered a form of clean energy in Colorado, according to a new law. Today on In The NoCo, we explore why proponents think nuclear energy should be included in Colorado’s push toward more renewable energy – and why not everyone is on board. -
You might be familiar with talk therapy, art therapy, or even music therapy. But have you heard of cuddle therapy? Today on In The NoCo we’ll hear how cuddle therapy works and how it helps people get more comfortable with physical touch. -
A glut of unused office space in downtown Denver could be transformed into affordable living units. That’s according to a recent study that looked at converting empty office space to increase the available housing in the city. We explore that proposal, on today’s In The NoCo. -
The price of eggs remains high – and we can't blame it all on outbreaks of the avian flu. Today on In The NoCo, we explore how the systems we use to produce and deliver eggs in the U.S. are the root of the problem — and what might be done to fix it. -
The In the NoCo podcast recently talked about why many homeowners are landscaping with native plants – and put out a call for YOUR questions about growing native plants in your yard. Today, our friends at the CSU Extension answer your questions – ranging from which seeds to buy, to how to restore native prairie vegetation. -
The In the NoCo podcast recently talked about why many homeowners are landscaping with native plants – and put out a call for YOUR questions about growing native plants in your yard. Today, our friends at the CSU Extension answer your questions – ranging from which seeds to buy, to how to restore native prairie vegetation. -
The worst part of a trip to the mountains is often sitting on I-70, waiting for traffic to start moving again. But a retired train conductor – who conducted the Winter Park Ski train – has a plan that, he says, would clear up congestion. It involves getting semi-trucks off the highway and onto railroad cars to make the trip across the Rockies. -
Colorado roads can be dangerous for bicyclists. Advocates say one way to keep cyclists safer is to require technology be installed in all new motor vehicles that could automatically detect and avoid bicyclists on the road. We explore the promise – and the limitations – of this emerging technology, on today’s In The NoCo. -
A new documentary celebrates the career of an extraordinary competitive runner. Libby James, a Fort Collins athlete, has an impressive array of race performances under her belt – many of which she achieved after the age of 40. We talk about her legacy in the field of women’s running, on today’s In The NoCo.
