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Xcel Energy moves dirt on phase 2 of Power Pathway Project
Xcel Energy officials gathered recently at the company's Fort Saint Vrain power plant near Platteville for a symbolic groundbreaking of its first75-mile segment of the company’s $1.7 billion Power Pathway project. Eventually, the project comprised of 550-miles of high-voltage electric transmission lines in eastern Colorado will provide strength and...
Rodeo Dunes is a go
In June the resort from Dream Golf got its permit to build and course construction is underway. In late June construction began on the proposed Rodeo Dunes golf resort near Roggen, Dream Golf announced this week. The move came after the construction phase of the golf-resort project received the go-ahead...
Triple-digit temps, industrial fans and carts used to kill millions of sick chickens with gas may have caused the largest bird flu outbreak among US workers to date
Federal health officials are revealing more about the largest bird flu outbreak among U.S. workers to date, and the findings raise alarms about how the highly contagious virus is being handled.
Budget Information Session In Loveland Thursday
Stakeholders in Loveland are invited to an information session Thursday focused on where and how far tax dollars go in the city. According to the Loveland Reporter Herald, officials are hosting a budget education event to discuss how property and sale tax revenues are used to fund a wide range of city services. The budget event will be held in City Council chambers on Thursday or online through Zoom, starting at 5:30 p.m. Waldes and Elder will be available for questions both during and after the presentation. To register for online access, visit https://go.lovgov.org/BudgetFundsExplained.
Loveland Labyrinth Built With Generosity
A brick labyrinth now adorns the lawn at Loveland’s All Saints Episcopal Church, months ahead of schedule, thanks to a second anonymous donation. In the Christian faith, a labyrinth consists of a single, winding path leading to a central point. The Loveland Reporter Herald reports All Saints announced the labyrinth mission last year, seeded by a $30,000 anonymous donation, with a goal to raise another $45,000 to finish the project next year. But just a few weeks later, another anonymous donor stepped forward to cover the balance, and the project was put on the fast track.
Coffee Franchise To Open First Georgia Location In Augusta
The original Ziggi’s Coffee opened as a small coffee shop on Main Street in Longmont, Colorado in 2004. Over the years, the coffee shop expanded and began franchising across the United States. Now, Augusta is getting the first Georgia location of the coffee chain. We’ve known about Ziggi’s Coffee...
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...
New, 75-unit apartment complex in Longmont will feature childhood center
Workers are expected to start building the 75-unit Ascent at Hover Crossing at 1764/1780 Hover St. in August – a new rental project for low- and moderate-income families. The project is expected to include an early childhood education center, which will be built, in part, with a $2 million grant from the Colorado Health Foundation.
Greeley Hotel Construction Halted As Lien Payments Are Arranged
Construction has come to a standstill in Greeley for a hotel project as more than $2 million in liens have been filed for unpaid bills. According to the Greeley Tribune, two different owners have attempted to build a Residence Inn hotel at the site at 2495 28th St. The first ownership group, Texas-based Insignia Hospitality Group, bought the property for $1.1 million, but nothing ever happened. Now, Larry Williams, senior owners’ representative for Galaxy Hotels, said the Greeley project is on hold for the next 45 to 60 days while the group finds a new general contractor and pays the liens that have been filed.
Touch A Truck and Car Show in Greeley, Colorado.
Greeley Recreation in Greeley, Colorado is hosting a Touch A Truck and Car Show on Saturday, July 20 in Historic Downtown Greeley. The event will take place on the 8th and 9th Street Plazas from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Attendees can view a variety of vehicles including fire trucks and classic cars. The event is free and family-friendly. More information can be found at greeleyrec.com.
UNC Baseball adds star outfielder Kane Kepley from Liberty
UNC Baseball secures commitment from transfer outfielder Kane Kepley, filling gaps after losing starting outfielders to the MLB Draft. Kane Kepley, a 5-foot-8, 165-pound left-handed hitter, earned second-team All-Conference USA honors during his sophomore season at Liberty. Kepley led his team in various categories like batting average, hits, runs, total...
UNC Basketball Pursuing 7-Foot Center Julius Halaifonua for Front Court Revamp
The UNC basketball program is actively seeking front court options for the upcoming season, with the departure of key players prompting a search for size and talent. One prospect on their radar is Julius Halaifonua, a 7-foot center from New Zealand currently at the NBA Global Academy, showcasing the qualities sought by Coach Hubert Davis. Despite being a 2025 recruit, Halaifonua is considering reclassification, potentially expediting his college debut and intensifying the Tar Heels' pursuit of him.
Comedy Legends Trash Idaho In New National Ad Campaign
Comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are making waves in the cannabis industry with their new hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, Cruise Chews. The ingredients are federally legal, but the iconic duo has hit a snag when it comes to shipping restrictions in certain states. Idaho, in particular, has become the main punchline in their marketing, highlighting the legal restrictions faced by Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews. However, in addition to Idaho, the product can't be sold in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon due to state-specific regulations.
Boulder domestic violence shelter becoming pet-friendly
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — Boulder and Broomfield counties are reporting higher rates of domestic violence than the rest of Colorado and the United States, according to SPAN (Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence). The guilt of leaving a pet behind with their abuser or having to surrender their animal can...
Goodbye Redbox: Colorado Communities Say Farewell To DVD Kiosks
Remember when the weekends in Colorado included a trip to the local Blockbuster Video store to rent your favorite movie? From VHS to DVD, Blockbuster grew to more than 8000 stores from the late 80s until they stopped operating in 2013. Fast forward to 2024 and we are saying goodbye...
Warning issued after 2 recent fires in Colorado started by cigarettes
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - Firefighters in western Colorado are urging citizens to be careful when smoking. Twice in just three days, firefighters have had to respond to fires that were started by someone being careless with their cigarettes. Crews first responded to a big fire over the weekend at...
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