Man Arrested for Bank Robbery
On Thursday, June 11, at approximately 6:15 a.m., Greeley Police officers responded to East Memorial Park following reports of an unwanted individual camping on the property. Officers arrived and contacted 35-year-old Itzae Mares. Mares was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Weld County Jail with c
Longmont, Colorado, Charley Vlietstra, Passes Away, Leaving His Wife, Emily, and Three Children
A Longmont, Colorado community is coming together to support Emily Vlietstra and her three young daughters after the sudden and heartbreaking loss of her husband, Charley. A GoFundMe campaign titled “Community Care for Emily and Her Girls” was launched just hours ago and has already raised nearly $12,000 of its $50,000
Weld County Fair Entries Open Through July 6
WELD COUNTY, Colo. – Weld County residents now have the opportunity to enter exhibits and competitions for the 2026 Weld County Fair, with registration officially open through July 6. Organizers encourage anyone interested in participating to submit their entries by midnight on Monday, July 6. The annual fair highlight
New charges for Colorado woman who allegedly violated protection orders from jail
Investigators in Weld County filed new charges last week against a woman who reportedly made 136 phone calls to the victims of her previous crimes from the jail's phones.
CSU Drone Show to Light Up Fort Collins Celebration
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Colorado State University will host a free community celebration on June 24 featuring a 500-drone light show, live music, food trucks, and activities honoring local first responders as part of Colorado’s 150th anniversary and America’s 250th birthday commemorations. The event begins at 6:30...
Colorado firefly conservationists hope lab-raised insects can solve population declines
As the last of the sunset’s pink hues disappeared from the sky, the Fort Collins field came to life. One flash appeared. Then another. Suddenly, the entire nature preserve seemed to sparkle with the glow of fireflies. “I grew up in Colorado, and I didn’t even know we had...
New Beer Alert: 3 Big Summertime Beers In Massive 19.2 Ounce Cans
Summer is ON and American craft brewers are addressing things with a heat-ready roster of BIG beers that come in HUGE 19.2oz cans. An Aggressive Use Of Force (Fort Collins, CO) – New Belgium Brewing is responding to a growing segment of craft beer consumers demanding high-octane beers in BIG cans with the newest additi
State Report Highlights Need for New Weld County Justice Center
WELD COUNTY, Colo. – A newly released assessment from the Colorado Office of the State Court Administrator reinforces Weld County’s longstanding concerns about the condition and capacity of its current court facilities, highlighting a range of safety, accessibility, and operational challenges that could shape plans for
Winona Outdoor Pool Celebrates 50 Years in Loveland
Loveland’s Winona Outdoor Pool marks five decades with free swim, games, music, and family fun. Winona Outdoor Pool is celebrating 50 years of summer memories in Loveland with a community anniversary party on Monday, June 15. Hosted by the Loveland Parks & Recreation Foundation, the celebration will feature games,...
Food Truck Rally Serves Father’s Day Fun
WELLINGTON — Families can celebrate Father’s Day with food, games, and community giving at the Wellington STAR Foundation Food Truck Rally on Sunday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rice Elementary, 7097 NW Frontage Road. The free event invites families to skip the backyard barbecue...

















