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• Mudslide problems for Larimer County

  September 27, 2012 7:43 PM

  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - More rain in an area that burned in the High Park wildfire in Larimer County has led to at least two mudslides. One slide left about 50 yards of debris and rushing water on Colorado Highway 14, leaving that part of the road impassable Thursday... more »

• Mistrail declared in Fort Collins arson case

  September 12, 2012 7:21 PM

  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - A judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a man accused of setting a fire in Fort Collins that caused an estimated $10 million in damage. The Coloradoan reports the judge declared the mistrial Wednesday after jurors split on all counts against Benjamin... more »

• Fort Collins mega-party cancelled

  August 23, 2012 12:58 PM

  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - The owners of an apartment complex that held a megaparty that got out of control last August have canceled their annual back-to-school festival. The Aug. 27 party advertised on Facebook as the biggest pool party of the year resulted in multiple arrests. Ten people were... more »

• Kentucky man gives extra large tips at restaurants

  July 30, 2012 7:00 PM

  There's a big surprise for restaurant servers who are lucky enough to wait on Seth Collins in Lexington, Kentucky. Collins has been giving out $500 tips with his meals around his hometown of Lexington. The giveaway was the dying wish of his brother Aaron, who passed away in early July.... more »

• Crews from Nebraska aid with fire

  June 14, 2012 6:20 AM

  LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The Nebraska Army National Guard has sent a helicopter and crew to help fight wildfires in Colorado. Nebraska Guard officials say they deployed a UH-60 Black Hawk and four-member crew from the 1-376th Aviation Battalion. They've been sent to the Fort Collins, Colo., area. The helicopter... more »

• CO wildfire update

  June 11, 2012 7:38 AM

  LAPORTE, Colo. (AP) - Federal firefighters are on their way to help battle a wildfire west of Fort Collins that has forced hundreds of evacuations and destroyed at least 18 structures. The U.S. Forest Service says a federal team will take over management of the fire on Monday. The Colorado... more »

• Fire near Fort Collins at 50% containment

  May 19, 2012 7:28 AM

  The Hewlett Fire, burning about 20 miles northwest of Fort Collins, is now at 50 percent containment. Officials say the fire sparked from a campstove. The man accused, reportedly tried to stamp out the fire, but ran as the fire spread. It's now grown to over 7,500 acres.... more »

• Man returns to crime scene to fess up

  April 12, 2012 4:49 AM

  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Police say a man walked up to officers investigating an attempted robbery and told them he was the culprit. Authorities say 32-year-old Joshua Denny Johnson surrendered to Fort Collins police at a Walgreens store on Wednesday. Police tell the Fort Collins Coloradoan a man with... more »

• Man stabbed in Fort Collins hotel

  December 27, 2011 7:12 AM

  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Larimer County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man they say is suspected of stabbing another man at a Fort Collins hotel. The Fort Collins Coloradoan reports that 38-year-old Scott O'Neill faces a charge of first-degree assault and is being held at the Larimer County jail. The... more »

• Fort Collins tree trimmer dies

  December 14, 2011 6:38 AM

  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Firefighters say a tree trimmer working in Fort Collins has died. Patrick Love of Poudre Fire Authority says rescuers found the man unconscious Tuesday afternoon in a tree, suspended from a safety harness about 40 feet off the ground. A branch may have hit... more »

• Colder weather helps fire fighters near Fort Collins

  April 4, 2011 3:03 PM

  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Crews fighting a Colorado wildfire from land and air are trying to get control of a blaze that has destroyed about 15 homes. Helicopters on Monday dropped water on the fire around 15 miles west of Fort Collins. Two planes were also being used... more »

• Pot debate in the City of Pueblo

  July 2, 2010 8:26 PM

  17 dispensaries filed paperwork with Pueblo County Thursday, the deadline set by the state, for dispensaires to get approval from local governments to operate legally. It's a growing business in the county, but dispensaries still aren't allowed in city limits. Earlier this week the only openly operating medical marijuana... more »

• Containing the Pueblo plague

  June 29, 2010 5:51 PM

  The Pueblo City County Health Department has started work to contain the plague, which has hit the southwestern part of pueblo. Workers began placing insecticide dust in each prairie dog burrow on the southwest side of town, near Galbreth Rd. and highway 78 Tuesday. A prairie dog from the... more »

• Meningitis shots recommended for young people

  June 29, 2010 1:45 PM

  The Colorado Department of Public Health is recommending vaccinations for meningitis after an outbreak of this deadly disease in Fort Collins. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices routinely recommends meningococcal vaccine for all people at their 11- or 12-year-old checkup. The committee recommends... more »

• Wrongly convicted man gets $5.9 million from Fort Collins

  June 8, 2010 5:45 PM

  The city of Fort Collins has approved a $5.9 million lawsuit by a man who served nearly 10 years in prison for murder before he was released based on DNA evidence. The settlement announced Tuesday brings to $10 million the amount Tim Masters has received from his lawsuit against... more »

• Smoking hut making it easier for Parkview smokers

  May 21, 2010 5:49 PM

  Pueblo's Parkview Medical Center has been smoke free since the start of this year. Parkview was hoping to push employees to quit, but for those who haven't there's now a special place for them. The Padillas own a home right across from Parkview, they don't mind the employees smoking... more »

• Alamosa teacher builds a plane in her classroom for a unique lesson

  May 7, 2010 7:23 PM

  Second and third graders at Boyd Elementary in Alamosa are taking a trip around the world without ever leaving school. Using 15 king size sheets sewn together and draped over PVC pipe, art teacher Sue Patterson built a fuselage in her classroom. The idea was the result of a painting... more »

• Organic farms seeing increase in volunteer workers

  May 3, 2010 7:54 PM

  Interest is up in a program that connects volunteers with farmers across the country, including here in southern Colorado. Javernick Family Farms in Canon City has been a part of WWOOF, the World Wide Workers on Organic Farms Program, for three years. This year they say they had twice... more »

• 485 mile fundraising effort

  April 27, 2010 7:00 PM

  Every year, 5th graders from Pueblo City Schools head to the Mountain Park Environmental Center in Beulah, they get to hike and learn about ecosystems. The park is now facing the challenge of keeping funding going for such programs so the park's founder, Dave Van Manen, is embarking on... more »

• New technology for the Pikes Peak Library District

  April 26, 2010 7:27 PM

  Most everything we buy from DVD's to clothing is tracked with Radio Frequency Identification tags, and now the Pikes Peak Library District is also jumping on board. RFID's make it easy to automatically scan and even hold information about items. They also provide security, "Instead of saying, they're trying... more »

• Reusing the old 4th St. bridge in Pueblo

  April 23, 2010 4:17 PM

  Demolition of the old 4TH St. bridge in Pueblo is underway, and all the concrete and asphalt that made up the bridge won't go to waste, it will get a new life. Materials from the old bridge will be taken to Vision Recycled Aggregate and Landscape Material. Everything will... more »

• Website and hotline to reserve appliance rebates overwhelmed

  April 19, 2010 11:45 AM

  Monday morning around 8:00 am a website and hotline supporting the Recharge Colorado campaign went live, but soon after both were experiencing problems due to high traffic volume. The Governor's offices says consumers should keep trying until they get through. The program offers homeowners in Colorado up to $500... more »

• Pueblo Wastewater Treatment Plant going green

  April 16, 2010 5:26 PM

  The Wastewater Treatment Plant in Pueblo is cleaning up its act. Solar panels are being put in, and a greener way to disinfect the wastewater is being proposed. "Were building a solar array to supply electrical energy to defray needs we have here at the treatment plant," says plant director... more »

• Wrestling, rockets and dancing; science show inspires Pueblo kids

  April 13, 2010 6:55 PM

  The show, FMA Live! Invaded Corwin International Magnet School in Pueblo Tuesday morning. Students from there and The Pueblo School of Arts and Sciences participated in the show, put on by NASA and Honeywell to get kids excited about science, "If I would have had this when I was... more »

• Pueblo Fish Hatchery getting national attention

  April 9, 2010 5:11 PM

  Its Walleye spawning season and biologists and employees with the Division of Wildlife in Pueblo have been working overtime for almost a month to produce Walleye. Something different this year though, they are getting national attention for their efforts. A national TV network, the World Fishing Network, featured the... more »

• New burger joint in Pueblo having a trickle down effect

  April 2, 2010 8:22 PM

  A new burger place in Pueblo is putting a twist on the American classic. Bingo Burger serves a burger with green chilies mixed in with the beef. Another thing that sets them apart is their commitment to other local businesses. Richard Warner opened Bingo Burger in December, choosing to... more »

• Allergy season is here

  March 30, 2010 7:25 PM

  It's that time of year, allergy season; maybe you're dealing with watery eyes and a runny nose. The tree pollen count is especially high right now and doctors say they are seeing more patients, "Patients are calling with sneezing, itching, nasal congestion and itchy eyes. They're miserable," says asthma and... more »

• Cowboys versus Indians debate swirls at CSU-Fort Collins

  February 5, 2010 12:10 PM

  A controversy over wearing Indian garb to a Colorado State University basketball game has top administrators meeting with students. Friday's meeting was called to talk about a Facebook page set up by a student. A sophomore basketball fan asked Colorado State fans to wear American Indian clothes for an... more »

• Gun lobby opposes CSU weapon ban

  January 27, 2010 12:48 PM

  A Colorado gun lobby is threatening legal action against the Colorado State University System for its proposal to ban weapons from its Fort Collins and Pueblo campuses. The Rocky Mountain Gun Owners group says university officials have not shown that banning guns on campuses would improve public safety and... more »

• Larimer County Sheriff: "This is a hoax"

  October 18, 2009 1:09 PM

  Larimer County Sheriff has announced that the "balloon boy" saga is a hoax. "It has been determined that this is a hoax." Sheriff Jim Alderden told reporters Sunday, "On the bizarre meter this rates a 10." Sheriff Alderden explains that the Heene's staged the hoax as a publicity stunt with... more »