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Investigation into PSD superintendent and employee complete, but findings still secret
An investigation into the nature of a relationship between Poudre School District Superintendent Brian Kingsley and a district employee is complete, but it could be more than a week before the findings are made public. The PSD Board of Education plans to issue a statement regarding the outcome of the investigation once all...
Colorado City Named One of the Worst Places to Rent
Here in Colorado, the cost of living has seemingly gotten out of control. In fact, the average rent here in Colorado is some of the highest in the entire country at $1,594. That’s the fifth highest. Not just that, but people in places like Fort Collins are really starting...
What Is ‘Call of Doodie Brown Ops’ in Fort Collins?
There are a lot of unique and quirky things that make Fort Collins a fun place to live in. I was catching up on some work at Wolverine Farm Publick House recently and when I walked out to my car I saw a sign that immediately grabbed my attention. Fort...
Fort Collins starts hottest days of the year on average
Yes, July 16 is National Corn Fritters Day and World Snake Day, but it also marks another milestone day for those in Fort Collins. The period of July 16-27 is on average when the hottest average temperature of the year occurs in the city, according to Russ Schumacher, state climatologist and professor of...
Loveland hospital ranked No. 2 in Colorado by U.S. News and World Report
Loveland is home to a top-ranked hospital in Colorado. UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland has been named the No. 2 hospital in the state and the top hospital in Northern Colorado by U.S. News and World Report. Medical Center of the Rockies was recognized as being high-performing...
Largest solar project in Northern Colorado breaks ground in Severance
The largest solar generation project in Northern Colorado is now underway. Platte River Power Authority broke ground on the Black Hollow Solar project in Severance last week. Once complete, the project will generate enough power to serve more than 63,000 homes, Chief Strategy Officer Eddie Gutiérrez said. The project...
The Story Behind Colorado’s Connection to ‘Jungle Juice’
We know you've been to a party at least once in your life where everyone brought liquor, and poured it into a big bowl creating the ever-famous boozy drink, Jungle Juice. Don't lie, it's nothing to be embarrassed by. Well, did you know Jungle Juice was first concted in Colorado?...
Wellington wins lawsuit vs. Connell, which wanted to bring asphalt plant to town
A Larimer County judge ruled the Wellington Town Board was justified in denying plans for an asphalt mixing plant on the edge of town. Connell Resources Inc. filed the lawsuit in Larimer County District Court last fall, saying the town board erred when it overturned the previous decisions of the town's planning commission and board of adjustment.
Major Closure of Road Could Snarl Traffic in Windsor for Weeks
If you live or work in Windsor, Colorado, chances are you may be affected by an upcoming road construction project. Thousands of vehicles pass through the intersection every day in this Northern Colorado town and I am one of those people who use this intersection on a daily basis. Windsor is a rapidly growing town in Colorado and with the growth comes the growing pains of updating the town's roadways to accommodate the traffic.
YUM: 10 Amazing Donut Shops to Check Out in Northern Colorado
Everybody loves a donut from time to time. There are plenty of great places to get a donut in Northern Colorado, but of course, we all have our favorite spots. I treat myself to a donut every other Friday. Our office is in Windsor and I often go to Mr. Yo’s. I go to Mr. Yo’s biweekly because they can make any of their donuts cream-filled, they are delicious, and they are in a convenient location for me.
GOCO awards grant to preserve 500 acres near Drake
On June 21, the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $1,100,000 grant to the City of Loveland Open Lands and Trails to add 140 acres to the Prairie Ridge Natural Area. In addition, a $74,550 grant through Keep It Colorado to Estes Valley Land Trust (EVLT) will help permanently protect a 500-acre cattle ranch.
NoCo Tracker Updated With Great Insight for Business
It’s time again for our monthly update to the Economic Tracker. Your Fort Collins Area Chamber, working with other economic development and business support organizations across the region, created a tool to track the economic recovery in Northern Colorado. This valuable resource is a set of indicators that represent...
Repairs To Address Lead Levels In Drinking Water In Thompson SD
The Thompson School District is undertaking a series of repairs to address lead levels in water across 24 of its facilities to bring the district into alignment with new state guidelines for schools, which call for action when testing results show levels of lead at or above 5 parts per billion (ppb). Officials say the district will either install filtration systems in the troublesome fixtures or replace them entirely. The Loveland Reporter Herald reports the district hopes to have all of the work completed by the beginning of the school year. Plumbers have been contracted, but some of the new fixtures have not yet arrived.
Applications for Citizens Academy 2024 Now Open
The Timnath Citizens Academy and learn how your local government operates. Over the course of this seven-week program, students will delve into the Town of Timnath’s inner workings. Learn about general governance, budgeting and finance, public works, Poudre Fire Authority, parks, the Timnath Police Department, community development, and the Town Council’s role and duties. This interactive program will connect participants with town staff and your neighbors as you explore the day-to-day and long-term issues and opportunities that the Town of Timnath tackles.
CO: Loveland secures funds for long-awaited transit center
The $3.9 million grant will support the second phase of the new transit center on West 37th Avenue, a development that Loveland Mayor Jacki Marsh called a "game changer." Jul. 12—Amid the gloom and doom of this week's 2025 budget talks was some good news for City of Loveland Transit (COLT). On Tuesday, the Federal Transportation Administration awarded Loveland a $3.9 million grant to complete the second phase of the new transit center on West 37th Avenue, a development that Loveland Mayor Jacki Marsh called a "game changer."
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