I was born and raised in Greeley, Colorado. Growing up in such a beautiful area has given me an appreciation for what we have here, and I truly embrace the city and all of Northern Colorado. I graduated from the Ohio Center for Broadcasting with a degree in broadcasting in 2009, and it is a dream come true to be playing music and talking on the radio to all my friends and family in Northern Colorado. I LOVE music, all kinds of music! I also love talking, all kinds of talking! If you think there is a better job for me out there, you let me know! Other than music and talking, I’m a bowler, yes a bowler, I usually get funny looks when I say that. I used to do a lot more of it, but now it's more for fun rather than a job. I am also blessed to have a beautiful daughter, Shai, who was born in June 2008, and love showing her off! My son Quinntyn was born in December of 2010, and although I have learned raising little boys is almost like having another job, I wouldn't trade him for the world. My kids have become my life, and have given me a different outlook on life than I had just a few short years ago. I really believe in the religion of love. Love everyone, be nice to everyone, and smile, and this world will be a great place to live in. I’m addicted to ice cream and donuts, and I’m a firm believer that nothings more important than family, my Dad and Grandma will always be the biggest heroes in my book for the contributions and support they have given me throughout my life. Although life seems chaotic and sometimes even hard, at the end of the day I thank my lucky stars and God for everything I have, and wouldn’t have it any other way. “We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” ~Frederick Keonig Find me on Facebook or Email me, Id love to hear from you!
Butch
Two Greeley, Colorado Earthquakes in a Month Have Some Concerned
You expect to hear about earthquakes in San Francisco and parts of Alaska, but until recently I thought that was one of the natural disasters we least had to fear in Northern Colorado. May 31st Greeley was struck by a magnitude 3.4 tremor, and got shook by a 2.6 magnitude quake yesterday (June 23).
Just How Safe is Colorado?
When you think of safety, instantly, you are probably thinking crime rate, right? Well, there are more things in this world that factor into whether you are safe or not. financial safety, driving safety, workplace safety, home safety, and risk of natural disasters were all consider in the latest study that shows Colorado might not be as "safe" as you'd think.
Six Players Elected Into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Two of Them Former Colorado Avalanche Players
The Hockey Hall of Fame may not seem as prestigious as the Baseball Hall in Cooperstown or the Football Hall in Canton, but if you spend your whole life on skates, I am sure there is no greater honor than being enshrined in Toronto. That honor came true for six former NHL players today (June 23), two of them former Colorado Avalanche stars.
Shawn Patrick Is Back on K99
After about a year and a half away from the station that made me want to be on the radio, I am super excited to say I am back on K99! It's nothing major, just a little afternoon show on Sunday afternoons from 3-7 p.m., but I sure am excited to be a part of the team again!
Saving Yourself a Spot For Greeley’s Fourth of July Parade Won’t Be Allowed at UNC This Year
Just last year I made the joke that it wouldn't be too much longer before people started staking out their spots with tarps and blankets for the Greeley Stampede’s July 4th Parade a month early. At least in some spots, spots won't be staked out early at all this year.
Colorado Brewers’ Festival Celebrates 25 Years in Fort Collins June 27-29
Fort Collins being the beer capital of Colorado, and quite possibly the whole country didn't happen overnight. It's been going on for at least 25 years. That is when a few local brewers and organizers started the Colorado Brewers' Festival.
Fort Collins Food Truck, Umami, For Sale
I have always thought that owning a restaurant sounded really fun and exciting, and the latest trend in restaurants are ones with wheels. So if you have ever thought, man, it sounds cool to own a food truck, now is your chance to do just that in Fort Collins!
Half-Priced Denver Broncos Tickets Anyone?
The Denver Broncos are one of the hottest commodities in sports in the world, and thus ask a pretty penny for tickets to their games. Although, for a limited amount of tickets, one day a year, you can get half-priced tickets.
The Colorado Ice Host the Conference Championship This Thursday in Loveland
If you wanted sports in Northern Colorado for a long time you had to settle for CSU and UNC athletics, which both had their runs of good seasons, but as far as pro level sports went, you'd have to make the drive down south to Denver. In the early 2000's that changed with the Budweiser Events Center coming to Loveland.
Ban on Inflatables on the Poudre River in Fort Collins Lifted
About two weeks ago the City of Fort Collins prohibited the operation of any single-chambered, air-inflated devices on the Poudre within Fort Collins city limits due to dangerous conditions on the river. Although the river is still "dangerous," the ban has been lifted.
Thunder in the Rockies Announces 2014 Concert Lineup
We are just a few weeks past the unofficial start of summer with Memorial Day weekend, but I am already looking forward to the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day weekend! That is because one of Northern Colorado's biggest and best events will return to Loveland, and it looks to be bigger and better than ever!
Buzzfeed Gives Us 24 Reasons Fort Collins is the Greatest City on Earth
It seems like at least once a week or more I am writing about another national top ten list that Fort Collins has made for something cool we do here. We live here, so we can sometimes take for granted how awesome it really is, but when people who don't live here say it's the greatest place in the world it's a great reminder of how lucky we are!