Madelyn Beck

Madelyn Beck is a regional Illinois reporter, based in Galesburg. On top of her work for Harvest Public Media, she also contributes to WVIK, Tri-States Public Radio and the Illinois Newsroom collaborative.

Beck grew up on a small cattle ranch in Manhattan, Montana. Her previous work was mostly based in the western U.S., but she has covered agriculture, environment and health issues from Alaska to Washington, D.C.

Before joining Harvest and the Illinois Newsroom, she was as an energy reporter based in Wyoming for the public radio collaborative Inside Energy. Other publications include the Idaho Mountain Express, E&E News/EnergyWire, KRBD Rainbird Radio, the Montana Broadcasters Association, Montana Public Radio and the Tioga Tribune.

KUNR Today: California hits 70,000 COVID-19 deaths, Tahoe getting federal funds to fight wildfires

By Noah Glick & Madelyn Beck & KUNR Staff & The Associated Press • Oct 12, 2021

An image of a firefighter with a chainsaw cutting down debris. — Joe Bradshaw / Bureau of Land Management

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.

KUNR Today: COVID-19 metrics improving in Nevada, Drought could intensify algal blooms

By Madelyn Beck & The Associated Press & Bert Johnson • Oct 7, 2021

An image of algae building up on top of a lake — Courtesy / Utah Department of Environmental Quality

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.

KUNR Today: New workforce housing for Tahoe, Nevada adds rapid tests to COVID-19 data

By Lucia Starbuck, Noah Glick & Madelyn Beck & The Associated Press • Oct 5, 2021

An image of people exploring new apartment complexes. — Courtesy / Placer County

Here are the local news headlines for Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

KUNR Today: Newsom Survives Recall, Washoe County COVID-19 Metrics Quickly Rising

By Noah Glick, Lucia Starbuck & Madelyn Beck & The Associated Press • Sep 15, 2021

A graphic of Washoe County’s COVID-19 risk meter. The dial is pointing to the “Very High” rating. — Courtesy / Washoe County

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.

KUNR Today: COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up In Washoe Co., Masks Required In National Parks

By Paul Boger, Madelyn Beck & Maggie Mullen & KUNR Staff • Aug 19, 2021

A color-coded meter that represents Washoe County’s COVID-19 transmission level for the week. The arrow on the meter is pointing at dark red section, which is considered “very high.” The words “Stay Healthy, Stay Informed, Stay Safe” are printed under. — Courtesy of Washoe County Health District

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021.

KUNR Today: Sisolak Says No New COVID-19 Restrictions, Lyon Co. Renaming Justice Complex After Trump

By Paul Boger, Lucia Starbuck & Madelyn Beck & The Associated Press • Aug 6, 2021

A still from a press conference with Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. Sisolak is standing at a podium. He is wearing a suit and a face mask while looking toward the camera and speaking into a microphone. There is a sign language interpreter to his right. — Screenshot / Governor Sisolak Via YouTube

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Aug. 6, 2021.

Perfect (Ice) Storm: Labor Issues, Heat Waves Creating Ice Shortages

By Madelyn Beck & Madelyn Beck • Aug 6, 2021

If you’re trying to stock up on ice for a backyard get-together or river trip, you may have to plan ahead. Stores in states including Idaho, Colorado and Montana are having ice shortages and capping how many bags you can buy.

Some ice companies are doing just fine. But many others are struggling to keep up with demand.

When you call the national chain Reddy Ice, a robotic voice tells you, “Due to unprecedented demand and nationwide labor shortages, you may experience longer than average hold and delivery times.”