Dan Boyce | Colorado Public Radio

Dan Boyce

Southern Colorado Reporter

With more than a decade of journalism experience, Dan joined Colorado Public Radio in 2018 as a regional reporter covering major news developments in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.

Early in his career, he had stints as a reporter for KBZK-TV in Bozeman, Montana and as the Capitol Bureau Chief for Montana Public Radio. Additionally, Dan was a reporter for the Colorado public media collaborative, Inside Energy.

His work is regularly featured on NPR, Marketplace and other national outlets.

Awards:

Dan has been recognized throughout his career with dozens of journalism awards, including a Heartland Emmy, a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, and multiple Montana Broadcasters Association Awards. Most recently, he received second place honors in the 2020 Associated Press Television and Radio Awards in the category “Best Use of Sound-Radio Large Market.”

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, The University of Montana

Outdoors
Whitewater Rafting Conditions Look Great This Year, If The Coronavirus Doesn’t Get In The Way
Busy season is right around the corner for Colorado's outdoor industry. Wait — will people still want to go whitewater rafting this summer?
By Dan Boyce
Money
Colorado Stay Home Order’s End Gives Businesses Chance To Join Governments In Weighing Health Vs. Dollars
“I don’t want to die,” said Tom Johnston, who runs a mineral shop in Colorado Springs.
By Dan Boyce and Stina Sieg
Money
State Clarifying: Haircuts And Other Personal Services Won’t Reopen Monday
Several news organizations reported Monday as the date for reopening these businesses, leading to confusion among salon owners.
By Dan Boyce
Health
Eagle County Is The First Colorado Locality To Set Its Own Coronavirus Response Rules
Eagle County, home to Vail Ski Resort, was one of the first places in the state to see widespread COVID-19 infections. But then, local public health workers sprung into action.
By Dan Boyce
Military
With Crowds Absent, But Traditions Intact, Air Force Cadets Graduate To Face An ‘Invisible Enemy’
Speaking to a class of nearly 1,000 graduating cadets spaced precisely eight feet apart on the U.S. Air Force Academy’s parade field, Vice President Mike Pence said the nation looks to the military for confidence during times of strife.
By Dan Boyce
Sports
For Colorado Olympians, Postponing The Games Has Meant Confusion, Sorrow And Sometimes Hope
For athletes, it's meant confusion and inconsistency. At just the moment that many athletes were gearing up for the final, intense push toward the games, everything suddenly came to a halt.
By Dan Boyce
Health
El Paso County Deputy Becomes Colorado’s Youngest Coronavirus Death
Deputy Jeff Hopkins was diagnosed with the disease just one day before his death. His last assignment was as an intake and release deputy at the El Paso County Jail.
By Dan Boyce
Health
How Can You Help During The Coronavirus Situation? We Have Some Ideas
From donations to volunteering to just feeding your own burrito-craving, we have a list of ideas to get you started.
By Dan Boyce
Military
Military’s Big Focus On Space Could Be A Big Windfall For Colorado Springs
Landing the permanent headquarters for Space Command wouldn't just bring the city prestige, but potentially also significant economic benefits,
By Dan Boyce
Trump Rallies The Faithful, Boosts Cory Gardner, In Colorado Springs
The president's speech in Colorado Springs tied the candidates together for 2020.
By Dan Boyce
Money
New Colorado Springs Amazon Facility Will Bring 1,000+ Jobs To The City
The new 800,000-square-foot building near the Colorado Springs Airport will also anchor a new business park.
By Dan Boyce
KRCC
Live Fire Training At Fort Carson Could Get Noisy
Troops at Fort Carson Army Post in Colorado Springs are conducting artillery training until next Tuesday and warn residents of potential loud noises, including at night. A Fort Carson press release stated three brigades are taking part in the live-fire training, which started last week.
By Dan Boyce
Money
Forget The Top Shelf. Colorado’s Fortitude Ranch Is A Doomsday Timeshare For The Middle Class
Marketing to the annihilation-conscious is not a new idea.
By Dan Boyce
Justice
Accuser Drops Sex Assault Suit Against Colorado Springs YMCA
At the time of the initial filing in early 2019, the YMCA called the allegations “slanderous.”
By Dan Boyce
Military
You Can Feel US-Iranian Tensions On The Streets Of Colorado Springs
Veterans and active-duty soldiers express concern, fatigue and a readiness to defend the country.
By Dan Boyce
Military
There’s More To Military Service Than Infantry. ‘What’s Your Warrior?’ Wants To Showcase It All
The recruitment campaign launched in November and has already resulted in a 35 percent jump in visitors filling out the initial forms on the Army’s website.
By Dan Boyce