Banner Health has announced the addition of internationally recognized, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Kirk Kindsfater, M.D., to the team of orthopedic doctors, surgeons, and nurses in northern Colorado. Dr. Kindsfater, who will join the organization on Dec. 9, will lead a team at the new Joint Replacement Center of Northern Colorado...

Weather permitting, the City of Loveland anticipates a full closure of East 1st Street from the Willow Bend Park entrance, currently under construction, to the west side of Alden Drive from Nov. 11 through Nov. 27 to complete sewer tie-in work for the adjacent Willow Bend Park project. The sewer tie-in is an important step in helping the Willow Bend Park project stay on track for the park’s anticipated 2025 opening. The temporary full closure also enables staff to construct a pedestrian crossing at East 1st Street.

When it comes to laser spine surgery, the role of expert care cannot be underestimated. Proficient professionals at these specialized centers not only possess the requisite knowledge but also demonstrate adeptness in harnessing advanced technology for surgical precision. This combination mitigates risks, reduces complications, and promotes a faster recovery. However, the question remains: how does this thorough approach translate into enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction? The answer lies in the intricate details of their practices and techniques. Let us unfold this intriguing exploration further.

The vibrant foliage of the summer months has cleared away, leaving brittle skeletons. We horticulturists prepare our gardens for the afterlife — ushering leaves into designated areas, clearing certain plants of last year’s growth – in a yearly practice that is part pragmatic, part ritual. Similarly, ancient cultures carried out their own practices to prepare human and animal souls for the afterlife. As the garden dies back and our thoughts turn spooky, let’s put some horticultural context into the practice of mummification.

Nestled in Council Tree’s main street in Fort Collins, Bann Thai is a standout for authentic Thai cuisine, offering an immersive experience that brings the flavors of Thailand to Northern Colorado. Opened by Kannika Bann, who grew up in Thailand, Bann Thai is more than just a restaurant; it’s...

Construction activity will start this month on a powerful new laser research facility located on Colorado State University’s Foothills Campus. Set to come online in mid-2026, the facility is the combined result of 40 years of laser development research at CSU in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fusion Energy Sciences program in the Office of Science and a strategic $150 million public-private partnership with industry leader Marvel Fusion that launched in 2023. 

Loveland Habitat for Humanity will host its 8th Annual Builder’s Ball on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 4-8 pm at Ellis Ranch (2331 Ellis Ranch Lane, Loveland, CO 80538). This highly anticipated event will bring together more than 300 community members for an evening of celebration, purpose, and charity, all aimed at raising funds to provide safe and affordable housing for families in Loveland.

As millions of Americans now evaluate their health plan options during this fall’s open enrollment season, a new survey finds that 3 in 5 Americans incorrectly defined key health care terms. This knowledge gap may result in less-than-ideal selections, which could cause you to miss out on plans that might better suit your needs and offer potential cost savings.

Ambrose Property Group announced recently that it has purchased Ascent Commerce Center for $61,000,000. The 33-acre industrial park is located at the intersection of 84th Avenue and Telluride Street in Commerce City. It is comprised of three state-of-the-art, modern industrial buildings, with a total of approximately 595,000 square feet. All buildings are partially occupied, with space still available to lease.

Teak Brockbank, 45, of Cortez, Colorado, recently pleaded guilty to threatening a Colorado election official and admitted to making other threats to an Arizona election official, a Colorado state judge, and federal law enforcement agents between September 2021 and July 2024. The Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force (ETTF) announced...

The Colorado State Forest Service announced awards for the first round of funding for the Colorado Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) grant program. The CSFS created the new grant program with IRA funding from the U.S. Forest Service, and the money will be used to improve the tree canopy in communities in disadvantaged areas across Colorado. In total, the CSFS will award $1.6 million for 11 projects in 8 counties across Colorado.

The annual Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony is set to kick off the holidays in Old Town Square on Friday, November 1 when the light display will illuminate for the first time this season. Live music will be performed on the stage in Old Town Square from 5:30-7 p.m., with a...

A local man has been arrested after nearly running over a deputy, driving into a patrol car, and then barricading himself inside a Berthoud barn. Just after 3:00 a.m. on October 23, 2024, a Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputy was conducting a traffic stop near Eisenhower Boulevard and Sculptor Drive in Loveland. A white 2018 Buick Encore sped past and nearly struck the deputy, who was standing outside the stopped vehicle. A Loveland Police officer tried to stop the Buick, but it continued driving recklessly and eluded officers.

The City of Loveland has appointed Marcie Willard as its new economic development director, effective Nov. 4, 2024. Willard, who has served as acting director since February, was selected following a national search. “Economic vitality is essential to any thriving community and Marcie was the clear choice to lead Loveland’s...

The Rocky Mountain Region of the USDA Forest Service is hiring 200 temporary, seasonal wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire year across national forests and grasslands in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Firefighter positions include engine operators, hotshot crew members, hand crew members, helitack crew members, fuels technicians,...

The Weld County Board of Commissioners is happy to announce that Directional Plus, LLC, a veteran-owned and family operated business has received $20,000 through the county’s Small Business Incentive Program. Launched in 2014 with $500,000 from the county’s economic development fund, this initiative supports and uplifts local businesses that...

Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration. When Lois Brink’s kids were in elementary school, she remembers being struck by how uninviting their schoolyard was. She described it as “scorched earth” — little more than a dirt field coated in “I don’t know how many decades of weed retardant” and some aging play equipment. But Brink, a landscape architect and professor at the University of Colorado Denver, didn’t just see a problem. She saw fertile ground for a solution. Over the next dozen years, she helped lead a transformation of nearly 100 elementary school grounds across Denver into more vibrant, greener spaces, dubbed “Learning Landscapes.”

Summer daytime temperatures are still lingering, but there is no denying that fall is squarely upon us. While you may associate fall gardening with tedious cleanup and mourning for plants that didn’t make it through the heat of summer, it doesn’t all need to be heavy sighs and “getting to it.” Autumn is my favorite season of the year and I prefer to give myself grace and enjoy the fall garden for its changing beauty.

I just finished reading the latest book about the Rolling Stones, the oft-proclaimed World’s Greatest Rock and Roll band. I wouldn’t disagree with that designation based on artistry, if not longevity. The band formed in 1962 and, minus members who’ve quit or died, is still going strong, belieing both age and decadent lifestyles. I’ve seen the Stones in concert three times.

The presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive pest affecting ash trees, was confirmed in Fort Collins in May of 2020. As of July 2024, EAB has been found well within Fort Collins city limits. EAB has the potential to decimate all untreated North American Ash species of the genus, Fraxinus. The City of Fort Collins Forestry Division has been preparing for EAB since its detection in the United States in 2003, and continues to implement treatments based on the EAB response plan.