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Work Complete: Weld County Road 74, 33 Roundabout Now Open
The long-awaited roundabout at Weld County Road (WCR) 74 and 33 intersection is now open to traffic. The opening ended a yearlong project to enhance safety and efficiency at the intersection. Although work on the roundabout, located west of Eaton, extended well beyond its original anticipated completion date, a new...
Drunk Driving Crashes Spike on Superbowl Sunday
Whether you’re cheering for the San Francisco 49ers or Kansas City Chiefs, every Super Bowl party must kick off with a game plan that prevents drunk driving. This week’s upcoming Superbowl and all of its surrounding activities are usually seen as a time to celebrate and let loose. Unfortunately, it is also a time with increased occurrences of drunk driving and DUI-related crashes.
The Story of Winter and Winter Blooming Flowers
Winter has always served as a time for the world to rest and reflect while waiting for the next season to arrive with joyous anticipation. In Greek mythology, winter comes to earth when Persephone, daughter of Demeter, is in the underworld with her father Hades, the god of the underworld. Demeter is the goddess of the harvest and rules over the changing of seasons, and the world becomes barren and cold when she is in mourning that her beloved Persephone is gone. But spring returns just as swiftly as it left when Persephone returns to her mother’s arms and the land is once again filled with flora and fauna. Fortunately, some flowers are impatient and can’t wait for Persephone to return and will bloom through the snow. These are some of my favorite flowers, bringing a message of approaching spring and all the warmth and life that follows.
Northern Colorado Prepares for Winter Weather: National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watch
Get your snowplows, shovels, boots, and snow gear ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch effective February 9, at 5 pm MST. It expires on Sunday, February 11, at 5 am. Three to Six Inches of heavy snow is expected in portions of central, northcentral,...
Report Shows ‘Greedflation’ Primary Driver of Higher Consumer Prices
As corporate profits remain at all-time highs, a new report shows that more than half of rising consumer prices in 2023 were caused by corporate greed, or “greedflation.”. Elizabeth Pancotti – strategic advisor with the DC-based think tank Groundwork Collaborative – said before the pandemic, corporate profits drove just 11% of price growth.
Annual Young Adult Job Fair Returns to Greeley
The Young Adult Job Fair (YAJF), presented annually by the City of Greeley and Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC), returns to Greeley on March 27 at the Island Grove Event Center, 501 N. 14th Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m. The YAJF is a free event specifically catered to...
CIRT Activated for Officer Involved Shooting in Fort Collins
A man has been shot by a Fort Collins Police officer near the intersection of West Elizabeth Street and South Shields Street in Fort Collins. On February 7th, 2024, at approximately 1:20 pm, Fort Collins Police were dispatched to a call of a male who had dropped a handgun near the intersection of West Elizabeth Street and South Shields Street.
Small Changes During Heart Health Awareness Month Can Put Colorado Seniors on Path to Better Health
By Dr. Kathleen O’Connell, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of Colorado. February is Heart Health Awareness month, a great time to start on the path to better heart health and wellbeing and to understand the risk factors that can contribute to heart problems. Late last year, the...
Upcoming Stormwater Maintenance Projects Planned for February and Early March
Three stormwater maintenance projects will be under construction throughout February and early March to repair storm drainpipes in Loveland. Construction will occur Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., weather permitting. Westbound US 34, south of Lake Loveland:. Construction on US 34 will begin Thursday, Feb. 8...
Essay on Conservation: 5 Ways to Write
Students often seek assistance and ideas when they are getting assigned to write academic papers. If you are looking for ideas for an essay on conservation, you are in the right place. What Is an Essay on Conservation?. Let us begin by clarifying what an essay on conservation is and...
Grant Fuels Battle Against Opioid Crisis, Repeat Offenses
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with CorrHealth, North Colorado Health Alliance, The Willow Collective, and a network of 30+ community organizations in the Stone Soup Community Reentry Coalition, recently secured a $600,000 grant from the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. This funding, part of the Opioid Abatement...
Don’t miss the Regional Young Professionals Networking Event February 15th
Northern Colorado Young Professionals will hold a Networking Event at Deskchair in Loveland on February 15. They are joining forces with Northern Colorado Young Professionals and FUEL of Loveland. The Young Leaders of Berthoud’s mission is to foster an environment where young professionals who are either ages 21-39 (or young...
Regional Partnership Emerges to Secure Sustainable Water Solutions for the Future
The Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD), the Town of Eaton, the Town of Severance, and the Town of Windsor have announced the formation of the Cobb Lake Regional Water Treatment Authority (CLRWTA) – a forward-thinking collaboration created to meet the long-term water treatment needs of the rapidly growing region served by these local water providers.
Fort Collins Ducks Unlimited Presents 2024 Spring Banquet and Fundraiser to Benefit Local Wetlands
Fort Collins Ducks Unlimited invites the public to the highly anticipated annual 2024 Spring Banquet and fundraiser event themed “Save our Wetlands, from Peaks to Prairies.”. Fort Collins Ducks Unlimited is a non-profit organization that has successfully conserved over 15 million acres of wetlands continent-wide and over 100,000 acres...
Satellite Pilot: Local Indie Pop Brings the 60s to the Maniac Modern Age
Satellite Pilot is a psychedelic indie-pop band from Loveland, Colorado, bringing dreamy 60s pop to the manic modern age. Satellite Pilot was founded by songwriter Alex Moore in 2013. Current members of the lineup include Lucas Wood, Cayden Alban, and Sierra Fournier, Amy Bruntz, Cody Alban, and Kai Peters. . Their new release ‘FURREELS’ is an attempt to be well… furreels. OUT MARCH 1ST 2024.
National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Animal Friends Alliance To Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Northern Colorado
Animal Friends Alliance is set to receive a $40,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Northern Colorado. Animal Friends Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive companion animal resources, services, and education to the community to prevent pet homelessness and promote the human-animal bond. Animal Friends Alliance’s services include a limited-admission, adoption-guarantee shelter for cats and dogs, subsidized sterilization and vaccination clinic, grooming salon, and kibble pantry for pet guardians in need.
The 76th Annual Leadville Ski Joring Event is March 2 & 3, 2024
Mark your calendars for the 76th installment of the historic Leadville Ski Joring event, set to captivate spectators on March 2-3, 2024. This exhilarating competition features skilled horses pulling daring skiers through a course adorned with gates, jumps, and rings. Event Details:. Date & Time: March 2-3, 2024, events begin...
Finding Support: Al-Anon and Alateen
Community resource Al-Anon Family Groups is working to provide support to anyone affected by a relative or friend’s drinking. There are currently over 24,000 Al-Anon groups and roughly 1,500 Alateen groups meeting the 118 countries. The Fort Collins and Windsor area has numerous active Al-Anon groups that hold meetings every day each week.
Fort Collins to Celebrate Winter Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day on Feb. 9
Bundle up and grab your bike. Winter Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day is riding back to Fort Collins on Feb. 9. The annual event, which draws thousands of cyclists from across the community, is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 9, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. More than a hundred businesses, organizations, and schools have teamed up with FC Moves, the transportation planning and implementation department of the City of Fort Collins, to promote the community’s shift away from driving to other modes of transportation.
Significant Snow This Weekend to Impact Travel
Backcountry users urged not to recreate alongside roadways. Statewide – Another round of snow is making its way across the state this weekend, with the majority of impacts occurring in southwest Colorado and the high country. Rain/snow showers will begin spreading into the Four Corners on Thursday night, expanding northward through Friday afternoon. The heaviest snow during this period should largely favor the Southern mountains. Snow is predicted to make its way to Colorado’s northern and central mountains on Friday evening, lasting through Saturday night. This snowfall is expected to overlap with ski traffic along the I-70 Mountain Corridor on Friday night. Motorists should prepare for travel disruptions anticipated for Saturday throughout the day. Current snow totals of one to two feet or more are likely for the majority of Colorado’s mountain passes.
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