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Alexander Mountain Fire rebuild program introduced to help impacted homeowners
Larimer County will soon initiate a disaster rebuild program for the Alexander Mountain Fire that will include some tools for people whose homes were impacted by the fire. The program would be similar to what the county has done after previous wildfires. ...
Want to learn how to distinguish between bird calls and songs? Check out this county event
Are you interested in learning how to distinguish between bird calls and songs? The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources will hold a “Campfire (Bird) Songs” event at Hermit Park Open Space on Aug. 31 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., where participants can explore recordings of local species and learn about “the fascinating...
Woman shot by northern Colorado deputies after leading law enforcement on high-speed chase
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - A high-speed chase with an armed assailant ended with law enforcement shooting the suspect. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office said the incident began just after 1:30 Tuesday morning when a deputy spotted a car outside Loveland linked to a woman with a revoked license and active arrest warrant.
Loveland, Berthoud law enforcement calls: 3 DUI arrests
• Noon. Vehicle crash, no injuries, 500 block North Lincoln Avenue. • 1 p.m. Trespassing, 200 block West 65th Street. • 1 p.m. Trespassing, 1400 block North Cleveland Avenue. • 1 p.m. Vehicle crash, unknown injuries, 200 block Knobcone Drive. • 2 p.m. Suspected drunken driver, 100 block Knobcone Drive.
Prospect Energy will not be allowed to operate in the state under this state agreement
Earlier this summer, Larimer County and the city of Fort Collins reached agreements with Prospect Energy, resulting in the closure of its oil and gas wells in the county. Now, the company will not be allowed to operate in Colorado. This week, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission held...
Alexander Mountain fire in northern Colorado now 100% contained
The Alexander Mountain fire, which forced evacuations and destroyed 28 homes and 21 outbuildings, is now officially contained, according to fire officials. The fire, which ignited west of Loveland in Larimer County on July 29, burned a total of 9,668 acres. It shut down U.S. 34 between Loveland and Estes Park until August 8; evacuation orders were lifted on August 12.
Veteran receives Purple Heart 54 years after he was injured in Vietnam
More than 50 years after being injured in the Vietnam War, a Larimer County veteran received one of the armed service's most distinguished medals -- the Purple Heart. U.S. House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse presented the veteran with the long overdue honor at an emotional ceremony.For Carl Smith, it is the final leg of a decades-long journey that took him to the jungles of Vietnam, where he was injured twice by explosives, making him eligible for the Purple Heart. It is an honor he should have received 54 years ago but, the military couldn't find his medical records. Congressman Neguse...
Northern Colorado wildfire fully contained
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — The Alexander Mountain Fire in Larimer County is now 100% contained. The Alexander Mountain Fire started on Monday, July 29 north of U.S. Highway 34 and west of Loveland. Evacuations and road closures were in effect for several days, and the U.S. Forest Service said 28 homes and 21 outbuildings were lost in the fire.
This Week’s Larimer County Colorado’s Most Wanted: John Voboril
Northern Colorado law enforcement agencies work hard each day and night to keep our cities and towns safe. Whether they are assisting citizens or fighting crime, their jobs are anything but easy. One of their challenges is tracking down suspects on the Most Wanted list. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office...
Connecting with The Heart of the Farm
“Mom, my favorite smell is a fresh tomato plant.” Wow, music to my ears! I thought maybe I was doing something right when my 13-year-old son Alphonse said these words to me in our garden this summer. It made me think of all of the kids in our community garden this summer, too, at The Vegetable Connection’s plot at Rogers Park, hopefully having similar experiences as they got their hands dirty finding out how their veggies were coming to life. Creating a generation of veggie eaters – that was something to get excited about each day.
Alexander Mountain Fire declared fully contained
Fire officials declared the Alexander Mountain Fire fully contained on Saturday, just less than three weeks after it was first reported. However, the investigation into how the 9,668-acre fire started is still underway. Officials have said it was started by a person, but have not offered any other details. They are asking for information, as well as photos and videos that may help with the investigation.
Colorado wildfires: Alexander Mountain fire 100% contained
Nearly three weeks after the Alexander Mountain fire sparked in Larimer County, the flames have been 100% contained, fire officials said Saturday. The fire — which investigators believe is human-caused — started on July 29 and quickly spread, burning 9,668 acres of private and national forest land just west of Loveland and forcing evacuations and road closures.
6 domestic cats have tested positive for bird flu in Colorado so far this year
For months, avian influenza has been detected in cattle and chickens across Colorado and now it's been found in six domestic cats, according to the Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment.
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