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"Greeley Police Introduces K9 Onyx: Explosive Detection and More"
The Greeley Police Department proudly introduces K9 Onyx, a two-year-old black Labrador born in Poland. She joined the GPD K-9 unit in February of 2024. K9 Onyx received initial training in Michigan and is currently certified through PSP in Explosive Detection, firearms, and spent shell casings detection. She is undergoing further training in Search and Rescue operations. K9 Onyx's handler is Officer Czapenski, with whom she shares a strong bond developed during K9 academy training. In her free time, K9 Onyx enjoys playing with a stuffed duck and squeaky toys. Residents can look forward to more updates on K9 Onyx from the Greeley Police Department.
South Adams County Fire Department changes policies following CBS report
The South Adams County Fire Department has revamped its travel and expense policies following a CBS News Colorado investigation, which showed thousands of taxpayer dollars had been used for years for department spouses to travel to professional conferences.Department chiefs spent lavishly on themselves and their spouses during conferences and would often arrive days before events started and leave days after they ended, prompting one firefighter to say the trips looked more like a vacation than work.Maria Carabajal, the department's public information officer, said the new directives are "part of our commitment to transparency and efficient operations" and have now been distributed...
2 Fort Collins representatives to Colorado Capitol will host listening session
Two of Fort Collins' representatives to the Colorado Capitol invite residents to a listening session this weekend. Reps. Cathy Kipp and Andrew Boesenecker, both Democrats representing Fort Collins in the Colorado House, will be at the Harmony Library community room from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27. ...
Fort Collins' power provider shares 20-year plan: No coal, way more renewables. And gas.
Platte River Power Authority presented its formal plan for how it proposes to meet the energy needs of its customers over the next several years: by introducing a new carbon source and exponentially adding renewable energy sources while pursuing emerging technologies. For a year, the power provider for Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park...
Suspect killed in Fort Collins crash and police shooting identified
The suspect who allegedly shot a police officer Sunday in Northern Colorado before being shot and killed by police has been identified.Fort Collins police responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash around 12:40 p.m. near Mountain Avenue and Bryan Avenue. When officers arrived, a man -- later identified as 42-year-old Clayton Pierce -- was standing outside his car with a gun, the police department said in a news release Monday.Pierce shot at police, striking one officer who has not yet been identified, according to the department. Officers shot back but Pierce ran into Grandview Cemetery. Officers found him in the cemetery, where...
After Over 30 Years and New Owners, Colorado Sandwich Shop May Be Closed for Good
A sandwich shop in Colorado that began as a college class project blossomed into a legendary spot near campus. What began in 1988 may have seen its official last day in the summer of 2024. Running a restaurant/bar, even one as small as this one, isn't easy. When you add...
Saturday storm brought big rain to Fort Collins, which is behind for summer
That intense Saturday evening storm gave parts of Fort Collins a pretty good drink during what has been a dry summer so far. Some weather watchers in west Fort Collins reported more than an inch of rain fell starting about 7 p.m., while the Colorado State University weather station, on the main campus,...
Scottie Scheffler’s Wife Meredith & New Baby Joined Golfer After Arrest
More details are emerging on the bizarre events surrounding Scottie Scheffler’s arrest and how his wife Meredith Scheffler encouraged the golfer during the challenging time. Charges have since been dropped on what both parties described as miscommunication as Scottie attempted to arrive at the Valhalla Golf Club for the second round of the PGA Championship on May 17, 2024.
Thousands of unclaimed bags fill Delta Airlines baggage claim at DIA
Thousands of people are without their luggage after Delta Airlines experienced significant flight operation disruptions over the weekend. The airline had to cancel thousands of flights on Saturday, Sunday and Monday after the worldwide CrowdStrike outage.While nearly every airline in the United States was impacted by the outage, Delta Airlines appeared to be the only airline still navigating major issues connected to the outage at Denver International Airport by Monday. On the fifth level baggage claim area, only Delta had thousands of luggage bags scattered around their claim."I was a little nervous when I walked up and saw the sea of luggage,"...
Nuggets fans should be furious as team clearly hasn't learned from past mistakes
Now that the Nuggets roster is all but settled, it’s a good time to reflect on some of the moves that were made this offseason. Most of the focus is on the splashy transactions; letting Kentavious Caldwell-Pope walk, signing Russell Westbrook, and even trading up to draft DaRon Holmes.
Denver mayor touts responses to homelessness, immigration in first State of City speech
Denver has accomplished much after one year under Mayor Mike Johnston, he said in his State of the City speech Monday, but he added there is still much to do if the city is to become a “vibrant” hometown and “capital of the New West.”. During the...
Cochino Taco's Edgewater location closes abruptly, leaving customers puzzled
The abrupt closure of a popular local taco chain’s Edgewater location has left several patrons puzzled. According to a post on Reddit, Cochino Taco at Edgewater Public Market closed abruptly on Sunday, without advance notice to customers via social channels or signage at the restaurant. Users drew a comparison with a similar instance a year ago when Cochino Taco abruptly closed its location at 176 S. Broadway. ...
Colorado race travels 31 miles while stopping at 10 Taco Bells with eating requirement
74 days. 14 hours. 35 minutes. And 11 seconds. At time of publishing, that's how long it is until the start of the 6th annual Taco Bell 50K ultramarathon in Denver. And really, this 50K should be considered one of the most difficult around – not because of the mileage or elevation change, but because of the massive amount of food that must be consumed while running the race.
Volunteer and his 10-year-old Newfoundland keep travelers at ease at Denver airport
DENVER — Every week, Ron Horn finds himself standing and greeting travelers at Denver International Airport's Jeppesen Terminal — with his furry friend by his side. "I'm just a dope on the rope. She does all the work!" he joked. He's talking about his 10-year-old Newfoundland Matilda. The...
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