Jodi Peterson
Freelance ReporterJodi Peterson grew up on Colorado’s Front Range and attended Colorado State University, earning a B.A. in English and an M.A. in communication development. She spent 16 years working as a technical communicator with computer company Hewlett-Packard, then made a career shift to journalism. In 2005, she became news editor for the award-winning nonprofit newsmagazine High Country News; later she served as its managing editor for five years. In 2017, she went part-time as a contributing editor. Jodi was hired as KVNF’s news director in April 2019, and shifted to the news editor role in November 2020, before going freelance in January 2021.
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Mosquitoes aren't just annoying -- their bite can transmit diseases to humans and animals, including West Nile virus. West Nile is generally not…
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Federal aid during the COVID-19 pandemic has kept poverty rate from skyrocketingMost Americans think the government should do more to reduce climate…
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An interview with Democrat K.C. Becker, Colorado's Speaker of the HousePeople of color in our region share their perspectives on racial injustice
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New Grand Junction group works for racial equalityVacation rental bookings rise sharply during pandemic"Use it or lose it" -- Colorado notifying people in…
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Grand Valley faces another large layoffGov. Polis signs more bills to respond to pandemicMore people report symptoms of depression due to pandemic2021…
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This edition of Local Motion was originally aired on KDNK's "Immigrant Stories" program. Host Walter Gallacher interviews John Goodwin, a career peace…
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Gov. Polis signs bills for pandemic aid, police reformsState budget has $3.3 billion in cuts, but still protects health care and other prioritiesGreat…
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Norwood woman sentenced to 64 years in prison for child-abuse deathsCases of COVID-19 declining in ColoradoGov. Polis says he'll contine to relax…
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State of Colorado blocks road-building by Arch Coal in Sunset Roadless AreaWater recreators should wear life vests, says Colorado Parks and WildlifeDenver…
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New LGBTQ legislation ends patchwork of lawsPeaceful protesters face harassment, violenceUpdate on wolves recently seen in Colorado