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Images From The Traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial in Fort Collins [PICTURES]

Todd Harding — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:33:49 +0000

Todd Harding and his wife visited the traveling Vietnam Wall memorial in Fort Collins on Friday afternoon. They have some pictures to share with you.

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'Stuffed With Love' – Bring Your Stuffed Animal Donations For Children Of The Oklahoma Tornadoes This Saturday

Beano — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:16:41 +0000

It warms my heart when people put a lot of hard work into helping others, so I was blown away when I found out this 'Stuffed With Love' project was being put together by a 15-year-old girl here in Timnath. She has put together a drive to collect stuffed animals and notes of support for children affected by the horrendous Oklahoma tornadoes and will personally deliver them. She just needs your help for stuffed toys, notes of support, and cash donations.

So please, get a stuffed animal, tie a green ribbon on it, write some kind words for a kid who's like was turned upside down, and drop it by Thunder Mountain Harley Davidson this Saturday from 8AM-1PM. Read on for more details.

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Who Is Starting Fires In The Loveland Arc Thrift Store? Police Need Your Help

Beano — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:15:53 +0000

In a little over a week, the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority has responded to three different fires at the Arc Thrift Store. All three fires were extinguished quickly and did not result in any injuries. However, all three cases are believed to be arson and police could use some help in finding out who is starting them.

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Armored Car Loses Money on Highway

Susan Moore — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:07:44 +0000

For all the times I've been behind a Brink's vehicle I have never experienced this. An armored car lost some of it money on the highway in Weld County yesterday. Weld County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the report of a Brink’s armored car that was parked in a lane of traffic on Hwy 66 near WCR 7

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Man Who Attempted to Pick Up Loveland Girl Identified

Susan Moore — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:51:34 +0000

A neighbor who thought he was being helpful offered a ride to a 13-year-old Loveland girl

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Greeley Stampede Announces Grand Marshals

Susan Moore — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:55:42 +0000

Yesterday the Greeley Stampede announced Bill and Sharon Farr as the 2013 Greeley Stampede Grand Marshals. Bill Farr is a fourth generation Greeley native and the third generation in his family, including Harry W. Farr and W.D. Farr, to be chosen as a Grand Marshal. He and his family

Sheriff Warns Residents to Lock Vehicles

Susan Moore — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:01:44 +0000

Summer is all about taking advantage of the amazing recreational opportunities available here in Larimer County. Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith reminds us to lock our vehicles when parking in recreational area parking lots, especially those providing access to trailheads.

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What Do You Think Of Colorado Governor Giving Nathan Dunlap An Indefinite Reprieve Of His Execution? [POLL]

Beano — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:19:12 +0000

Back in 1993, Nathan Dunlap killed four employees at a Colorado Chuck E. Cheese restaurant. He was convicted and sentenced to the death penalty in 1996. Today, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper delayed the execution and gave Dunlap an indefinite reprieve.

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3-Alarm Fire Burns Apartment Building in Fort Collins [PICTURES]

Todd Harding — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:14:34 +0000

Forty-two firefighters battled for almost an hour to get a three-alarm fire under control yesterday morning. No was injured in the fire at the Buffalo Run Apartments, on East Lincoln Ave.

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Windsor Tornado Was 5 Years Ago Today – May 22, 2008 [PICTURES]

Todd Harding — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:50:44 +0000

It's a day Todd Harding will never forget, Thursday, May 22nd, 2008. The day the Windsor Tornado killed one man, destroyed 78 homes and damaged thousands more as it stayed on the ground for an incredible 39-miles!

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Loveland Police Need Help In Another Attempted Child Abduction

Beano — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:01:40 +0000

There is not a single child-abduction or attempted child-abduction case that goes by without making my blood boil. This afternoon yet another young girl was almost taken in Loveland and police need your help to find the suspect.
A man tried to lure a 13-year-old girl into his car as she was leaving Carrie Martin Elementary School.

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Greeley Teacher to Lose Job After Going to School Drunk

Susan Moore — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:56:36 +0000

A Greeley elementary school teacher is expected to lose her job for going to work drunk earlier this month. Glennis Hughes is a fourth-grade teacher at Billie Martinez Elementary School. According to an article in the Greeley Tribune Hug

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Fort Collins Woman Pleads Guilty to Killing Ex in 2011

Susan Moore — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:48:09 +0000

healthstylesexercise.com Tribute to Gregg TheanderA Fort Collins woman pleaded guilty yesterday to stabbing her ex-husband to death in 2011 after initially telling police she'd arranged for a stranger to attack him

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Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall Coming To Fort Collins Tomorrow

Todd Harding — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:43:25 +0000

Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado, Facebook

The Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Fort Collins Police Services, Loveland Police Department and Berthoud Police Department will be joining the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association tomorrow (Wednesday, May 22), in escorting the traveling Vietnam Wall memorial through Larimer County for display at the Veterans Plaza in Spring Canyon Community Park.

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Harmony Road Traffic Delays Thursday May 23rd at Union Pacific Railroad Crossing

Todd Harding — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:52:47 +0000

The Union Pacific Railroad is doing some signal testing at the crossing on Harmony Road between McMurry Avenue and Timberline Road in Fort Collins on Thursday, May 23rd. All six lanes of traffic on Harmony will experience delays.

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Pets of the Week from the Larimer Humane Society

Susan Moore — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:17:12 +0000

Genevieve

This 2-year-old, female Flat Coat Retriever mix is a straight A student! Sit? Stay? Fetch? She’ll do anything to please you. Classified as a “Busy Bee” in the Meet Your Match program, this intelligent pup loves to have a task to keep her occupied, but will relax with you once the job is done

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Road Kill Sports Bar Has Liquor License Suspended

Susan Moore — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:05:41 +0000

A Greeley Sports Bar had its liquor license suspended after an incident in which 2 people were stabbed and a gun was fired on Thursday, May 16th. The Roadkill Sports Grill in Greeley lost its liquor license for 15 days after rival gang members from the Hells Angels, Sons of Silence, and Silent Warriors were involved in a large fight. A "

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More Snow Possible for the Mountains Today

Susan Moore — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:55:09 +0000

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY was issued for the central and northern mountains above 10,000 feet for last night and today. Rain and snow showers were expected over the higher mountain areas, with 4-8 inches of snow possible over a 24-hour period

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Snow Is Deep On Trail Ridge Road

Todd Harding — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:15:40 +0000

Crews are working to open Trail Ridge Road for the summer tourism season.

As of last week, there was 16 feet of snow at Upper Hidden Valley; 17.5 feet at Rainbow Curve and 18.5 feet just west of Rock Cut.

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Highway 287 Virginia Dale Rest Area Reopens Today – Finally A Place To Go Potty Between Fort Collins & Laramie

Todd Harding — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:39:37 +0000

Google Maps

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is opening the Virginia Dale Rest Area for the summer today (Monday, May 20th). Finally we have place to stop and go potty between Fort Collins and Laramie.

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