G-Que Barbeque to open first northern Colorado location
TIMNATH, Colo. — After breaking ground last August, Northern Colorado almost has its first G-Que Barbeque, with a grand opening expected in Timnath’s Ladera development sometime in late April, founder Jason Ganahl told the Coloradoan in an email. The independent chain known for its slow-smoked meats and signature...
Measles Scare From Weld County Hits Fort Collins Clinics
An unvaccinated adult who was a close contact of a known measles case in Weld County has now tested positive, and health officials say the ripple effect may reach into Larimer County. Two Larimer-area health centers have been flagged as potential public exposure sites, and anyone who was at the clinics on April 13 could develop symptoms through May 4. Public health investigators...
Marathon man: Fort Lupton resident completes Tokyo race
Training, fitness, and good equipment are all key to finishing a marathon, according to Fort Lupton resident Juan Arellano. But nothing helps like community, and he should know: The avid runner just completed his ninth marathon, finishing the 26.2-mile Tokyo Marathon on March 1 in just three hours and 30 minutes.
Aims Skills Day highlights high schoolers’ welding prowess
Three Weld County high schoolers had the real-world welding skills to claim honors at the Aims Community College Skills Day competition on April 3. Michael Berry of North Ridge High School received first-place honors at the competition that judges three different aspects of construction welding. Miguel Hernandez of Greeley West High School received second place, and Christian Meza of District 6 Career...
Poudre Fire Authority Reopens Station 11 After Major Remodel
Volunteer fire station upgrades strengthen safety and response in Redstone Canyon. A long-awaited remodel of a key volunteer fire station west of Fort Collins is now complete, improving emergency response and working conditions for firefighters serving one of Larimer County’s most remote areas. Poudre Fire Authority recently reopened Station...
Crash involving two semis closes I-25 northbound near Fort Collins, CSP reports
WELLINGTON, Colo. — Northbound Interstate 25 is closed in northern Colorado Wednesday morning due to a crash involving two semi trucks. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) said the northbound lanes of I-25 were closed between Fort Collins and Wellington. The closure on northbound I-25 was between Mountain Vista Drive in Fort Collins to just south of Wellington.
Weld County confirms 5th measles case; CDPHE warns of Larimer County exposures
A fifth person in Weld County has tested positive for measles. State health officials say Coloradans could have been exposed at two health care centers in Larimer County this week.
Someone Stole 26 Pounds of Honey in Colorado
The community is being asked to come forward with tips.
Colorado highway descends into chaos after massive 75-vehicle pileup, amid hazardous winter weather
Authorities say dozens of vehicles were caught in a pileup on a snow-covered stretch of I-70, forcing a major shutdown near the Eisenhower Tunnel.
CSU Grad Student Hit With Chilling Federal Child Exploitation Indictment
A Colorado State University graduate student is facing a federal indictment on charges that include sexual exploitation of minors, according to the FBI’s Denver office. The agency announced the case Monday in a brief public notice that linked to a fuller news release and a tipline for potential witnesses. The initial announcement did not name the student or provide identifying details.
