Narrative:

David Tauchen started as a reporter and photojournalist at News First in August, 2007.  He says it's a privilege to call Colorado home.  He grew up in Centennial and graduated from Cherry Creek High School.  He continued his education at the University of Colorado in Boulder, earning his B.S. degree in journalism. 

While at CU-Boulder, David interned in the investigative unit at KCNC in Denver and held two internships at Bloomberg TV in both New York and Washington, DC.  In 2006, he was honored with an Emmy Award for Student Achievement.

David landed his first on-air job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at KGAN.  While in the "hawkeye state," he worked both as a reporter and weekend anchor.  David says it's an honor to be working at a great station like KOAA.  "News First doesn't just cover news that would interest journalists.  We cover news that has a direct impact on the people of Southern Colorado."

David Tauchen's personal interests include politics, art, theatre, and - being a buff - anything CU. 

Interestingly, David and two others drove across the US in a giant green RV interviewing successful people in 2005.  The entire trip was documented by a camera crew.  It aired on the national PBS series Roadtrip Nation.