Latest News Page 7

Interstate Honda Interstate Honda Facebook

Todd at Interstate Honda Tonight With Your Chance to Win a Key For K99 Truck

Join me for a live broadcast tonight (Friday, May 18th) from 5-7 p.m. at Interstate Honda (858 S.E. Frontage Rd) in Fort Collins to celebrate "Bike Night".  Register for one of five chances to win a key that could get you a new 2012 Nissan Titan Crew Cab 4x4 from Ehrlich Nissan In Greeley and K99.

via City of Greeley via City of Greeley

City of Greeley’s Water Supply Could by Threatened by Hewlett Fire

The Hewlett Fire northwest of Fort Collins has grown to approach Greeley’s Milton Seaman Reservoir.  The Forest Service has evacuated city buildings, including the home of the reservoir caretakers there. The Milton Seaman Reservoir provides water for the City of Greeley and there is potential for the water supply to be affected. 

DougDillard.net / Ethan Miller, Getty Images DougDillard.net / Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Daily Roundup: Country Stars Mourn the Death of Two Music Icons + More

Today was a sad day for the music world. One country music inspiration and legendary banjo player passed at the age of 75. Fans also learned of the death of the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer. And while Summer’s death was less directly related to the country music world, it was no less a reason to mourn — especially for Dolly Parton. Get those stories and more in today’s Taste of Country Daily Roundup.

Category: Fort Collins News
Bryan Bedder / Ethan Miller, Getty Images Bryan Bedder / Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

George Strait
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: A slew of country hits including ‘Fool Hearted Memory,’ ‘Ocean Front Property,’ ‘She’ll Leave You with a Smile’ and ‘You’ll Be There,’ dozens of industry awards, holding the record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country charts, and holding the record for most No. 1 albums, gold albums, and platinum albums in the history of country music


Category: Music News, Sports
John Elway Dealers John Elway Dealers

Win This John Elway Custom Signed ‘Sleigh Riders’ Football

Where else can you pay $10 or $15 for a chance at winning $1500? Besides Vegas?  Right here in beautiful Northern Colorado on June 30th at the 2012 Sleigh Riders 'Summer Series" Poker/Toy Run and you could win this one of a kind signed football to the Sleigh Riders from John Elway and it was all possible thanks to Donna Darling from the John Elway Dealers in Greeley.

TwitPic User: @TyCBS4 TwitPic User: @TyCBS4

More Evacuations Ordered as Hewlett Fire Spreads

The Hewlett Fire northwest of Fort Collins continues to spread and more evacuations have been ordered this afternoon.

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office has issued a mandatory evacuation order for 65 homes in the area of Bonner Springs Ranch Road, Deer Valley Road, Obenchain Road, Ingleside Road, and 15 homes on Highway 14 from the Greyrock Trailhead to the North Poudre diversion dam (approx. mile markers 113 to 115). All residents are asked to evacuate immediately.

Rick Diamond, Getty Images Rick Diamond, Getty Images

Taylor Swift Donates $4M to Country Music Hall of Fame for Music Education

By now, everyone knows that award-winning country star Taylor Swift has a huge heart. And thanks to her award-winning, record-breaking music career, the ‘Mean’ hitmaker has a hefty bank account, too. What do you get when you put those things together? A gigantic donation to a new education center at the Country Music Hall of Fame.


Category: Fort Collins News
National Gallery of Art National Gallery of Art

This Day in History for May 18 – Napoleon Becomes Emperor and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1804 – Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French (More info)

1896 – The US Supreme Court rules in Plessy v. Ferguson that “separate but equal” is constitutional (More info)


Category: Music News, Sports
YouTube YouTube

‘Call Me Maybe’ Song Inspires Viral Videos – Show Us Your Moves [VIDEO]

Have you caught the Call Me Maybe fever? It's not Alan Jackson, but its catchy and heating up YouTube.

Ethan Miller, Getty Images Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Donna Summer Dead: Country Artists Share Thoughts About Queen of Disco

Donna Summer died on Thursday, and though she may be best known as the Queen of Disco, the ‘Last Summer’ singer’s passing and an outpouring of support from country music artists proves the influence of an icon can transcend any genre.

Category: Fort Collins News
Facebook birgerking, flickr

Facebook Millionaires: What Would You Do?

When a company goes public... many stand to gain big.

Gallery: Can We Get a Rain Dance? (and a Challenge)[Pictures]

 

The rain dance is a traditional American Indian ritual and for those who believe can create a rain shower or two.