Emma VandenEinde
General Assignment Reporter and Back-up HostEmail: emma.vandeneinde@kunc.org
I'm the General Assignment Reporter and Back-Up Host for »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·, here to keep you up-to-date on news in Northern Colorado — whether I'm out in the field or sitting in the host chair. From city climate policies, to businesses closing, to the creativity of Indigenous people, I'll research what is happening in your backyard and share those stories with you as you go about your day.
Each town throughout Northern Colorado contains detailed stories about its citizens and their challenges, and I love sitting with members of the community and hearing what they have to say. It's certainly a joy to join listeners as they're cleaning up the house or driving to work and keep them informed of what's going on around them. I also enjoy the creativity that comes with captivating listeners with sounds and transporting them to the heart of the scene–something »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ· does frequently.
I was formerly a reporter for the Mountain West News Bureau, a regional reporting collaboration between 14 different NPR-affiliate stations across the West. Before coming to Colorado, I worked as an audio reporter for Arizona PBS covering sustainability and climate issues. I’ve worked as a reporter and digital producer for KJZZ, the NPR-affiliate station in Arizona. I was also selected to participate in News21, an investigative news project in which I worked on a podcast series and a documentary about the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on various populations.
Recently, the daily news podcast I produced and hosted at Arizona PBS was awarded a National Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence In Audio Newscast. I placed second in the 2021 National Hearst Championship Competition for my audio storytelling about live music returning after the pandemic. Additionally, I placed second in the 2021 BEA Festival of Media Arts Awards for a feature about drought in Arizona crops.
When I’m not reporting on your stories, you can find me sinking a disc golf putt or spending time riding my bike outside. In the snowy months, I’m usually sipping my second cup of black tea or writing songs on my guitar.
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Research centers in Boulder were affected by last week’s federal layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. -
Volunteers in Loveland will stamp over 100,000 pieces of mail coming from all over the world with a custom poem leading up to Valentine's Day. It's a coveted gig and a sentimental tradition. -
Several NoCo restaurants closed last year after decades of service. Owners cite increased costs of food, rent and labor. But to their patrons these spaces filled up more than just their stomachs. -
Ongoing voting will determine if thousands of grocery store employees will authorize a strike in Colorado. -
Sculptors have finished up their creations for this year’s International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge, and they're much more impressive than your average snowman. -
Women are not allowed to compete in Nordic Combined at the Olympics, but several female athletes in Steamboat Springs are fighting for recognition in the sport they love. -
More than a thousand people headed to Denver to watch the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade. The event spans most of January and includes multiple rodeos and other related events. -
The Pahaska Tepee Gift Shop and Café will close at the end of 2024. Bill Carle and his family has operated the store for nearly 50 years, and he fears what will come of the shop's future. -
Many people put up a few strands of lights for the holidays, but some homeowners in Northern Colorado have a wildly festive approach — with the goal of bringing more smiles and joy to the community. -
The Colorado Attorney General's office has received more than 800 reports of imposter scams, which can be frequent around the holidays. Consumers should stay vigilant and watch for these common pitfalls.
