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Colorado woman imprisoned for leading two auto theft rings
A Greeley woman, the alleged ringleader of two auto theft operations that stole dozens of vehicles from residents and dealerships, was recently sentenced to prison.But for half the time that most of the car thieves working with her received.Amanda Johnson, 41, was sentenced in Weld County district court to 10 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections at the end of May. Prosecutors had asked the presiding judge to give her 48 years.Meanwhile, five men who pleaded guilty to taking part in Johnson's schemes received between 18 and 21 years. Johnson's sentencing wrapped up two separate criminal investigations into two separate...
Greeley, Colorado, Sees End of Historic Business and a Great Mural
You never know where you're going to find great art in Colorado; it could be along side of an old building, like you'll find in Greeley. The problem with old buildings as a canvas - sometimes those buildings have to come down. Yes, the only thing constant is change, but it's still sad to see not only a wonderful mural go, but also a beloved bike shop.
Greeley, Colorado, Sees End of Historic Business and a Great Mural
You never know where you're going to find great art in Colorado; it could be along side of an old building, like you'll find in Greeley. The problem with old buildings as a canvas - sometimes those buildings have to come down. Yes, the only thing constant is change, but it's still sad to see not only a wonderful mural go, but also a beloved bike shop.
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.
1st human case of West Nile Virus reported in northern Colorado county
WELD COUNTY, Colo. — A northern Colorado county on Friday reported its first human case of West Nile Virus for 2024. The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment did not say how the person infected with the virus is doing. Last year, 52 cases of West Nile Virus were reported in Weld County.
Loveland hot sauce maker looking to give back to Weld County problem-solving court program with funds from new sauce
It was early 2020 when Loveland hot sauce maker and handyman Derek Nykamp decided it was time to step away from his heavy drug use; that day, 4-19-20, is stamped on every bottle of his sauce. Now, he is hoping to sell a new blend of unique flavors and use half of its proceeds to help the Weld County problem-solving court that aided him in getting clean.
Weld County commissioners host public work sessions on county’s 2025 budget
The Weld County commissioners will host three more work sessions this month regarding the county’s 2025 budget. The commissioners on Monday began hosting the work sessions to listen to office and department presentations and obtain comments on proposed budget plans for 2025, including budget impacts on specific programs, according to a county news release.
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...
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