What's up, Internet? I'm Drew, and I'm a radio DJ...who also blogs. Which is awesome. Not many kids decide they want to be a radio DJ when they grow up, but I made that call when I was about 12 (after I'd grown out of the traditional "astronaut," "scientist," and "fireman" phases). I left my hometown of Aurora to come study journalism at CSU, determined to make my dream come true. That was 10 years ago. Now, I'm on the air, I have my very own blog, and I don't think I'd leave Fort Collins if you paid me (well, you'd have to pay me A LOT). Basically I'm living the dream, and it's amazing. So thanks for listening to me on the radio, and thanks for reading my blog!
Drew
Fort Collins Has Big Plans for Harmony Road [VIDEO]
I live right around Harmony Road in Fort Collins, so I know firsthand that traveling on that road can be anything but "harmonious." Good thing the city realizes that too, and is looking at making some big improvements.
Colorado Police Are Scanning and Storing Your License Plate Info [VIDEO]
Domestic surveillance is a hot-button issue right now; and, as it turns out, the government is monitoring more than cell phone cars. It's also keeping track of where you're driving.
Colorado Family Talks About Surviving San Francisco Plane Crash [VIDEO]
My wife is from San Francisco. As soon as the news broke about the Asiana plane crash, she immediately suspected the plane had come in too low and hit the sea wall. As it turned out, that's exactly what happened. And now a Colorado family that was on the plane has given their account of that terrible accident.
Wildfire Victims in Larimer County Rebuild Home With Burned Trees [VIDEO]
If ever there were people who truly made the most of a bad situation, it was this Colorado couple.
A New Restaurant Called “Butters” is Opening in Fort Collins
It's always nice to hear about new businesses starting in Fort Collins, rather than old ones ending. And personally, I love seeing new restaurants pop up. Maybe that's why this story jumped out at me today...
US McDonald’s Map – We Feel Fatter Already! [IMAGE]
I've had an aversion to McDonald's ever since I was in fifth grade. I ate a quarter-pounder for lunch, wend rock-climbing with my boy scout troop, and then threw up all night long. I've broken down and eaten from the popular fast food joint a few times since then, but I still frequently regret it afterwards. That's probably why my stomach turned just from looking at this...
New Colorado State Law Says You Can’t Throw Away Electronics
My wife and I are getting ready to move, and I always begin the packing process by throwing away anything I can. I happen to have an old PlayStation that doesn't work anymore, and I had planned on just throwing it in the dumpster sometime this week. Turns out, I have to recycle it instead.
How to Build Your Own Mouse Trap
I've lived in Colorado all my life; and I'm pretty sure I've had some sort of run-in with rodents at least a couple times a year for my whole life. And sometimes those varmints can make their way into our homes. It's just a fact of life. So here's one of the more creative ways I've found to catch the little ones and release them back into the wild...
CSU Alums are Making a Business Out of Gourmet Marshmallows [VIDEO]
As my wife and I made our way through the Taste of Fort Collins a couple weeks ago, we were approached by people passing out free homemade marshmallows, infused with chocolate chips. Of course, we gladly took some free samples off their hands. They were...absolutely delicious.
Elevated E. Coli Levels Close Lake Loveland Swim Beach
Lake Loveland's swim beach closed down at noon today (Tuesday), after tests found high levels of E. Coli in the water.
How to Use Crayons as an Emergency Light Source
What do you do if one of these Summer thunderstorms knocks out your power? Reach for a flashlight, of course! But, oh no! Your kids ran down the batteries playing "flashlight tag" last month, and didn't tell you! So now what do you do?
Don’t Miss ‘Yappy Hour’ This Saturday in Greeley!
The Humane Society of Weld County is throwing an event this weekend that's sure to be fun for people and pooches alike!