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Weld County Peace Officer's Memorial Ceremony [PICTURES]

Todd Harding — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:43:33 +0000

About 200 people gathered yesterday for the Weld County Peace Officer’s Memorial Ceremony at the Fallen Officer’s Memorial in Bittersweet Park in Greeley. We have very moving pictures from yesterday's ceremony.

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Weld County Testing Emergency Warning Siren System on Saturday

Todd Harding — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:58:54 +0000

The Weld County Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with local communities, will conduct a test of the emergency warning siren system in Weld County at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 18th, 2013.

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Ault VFW Post #4334 To Host 'Northern Colorado Honor Flight' Poker Run On Saturday July 13

Charley Barnes — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:22:48 +0000

Many of you who couldn't do the previous Honor Flight a couple weeks ago will have another chance this September when veterans here in Northern Colorado again take to the skies to go pay their respects at their respective memorials in Washington D.C.. But, the trips are not free so here's a good way to help raise money.

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Weld County Commissioners Support Anti-Gun Control Ordinance

Charley Barnes — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:50:46 +0000

News coming out of Weld County is stating that the county commissioners are moving forward to approve a local ordinance that would block Weld County from restricting the gun rights of residents that reside within Weld County.

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Woooping Cough Levels in Weld County Worst in 20 Years – How To Keep It From Spreading

Todd Harding — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:11:38 +0000

Since December 2012, fifteen schools across Weld County have reported cases of whooping cough or pertussis. Weld County’s current whooping cough levels are the worst in 20 years. What are the best ways to prevent the spread of whooping cough?

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24th Annual Weld County Food Bank Poker Run Coming Up May 5th

Charley Barnes — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:42:49 +0000

Saddle up and make plans for the 24th Annual Weld County Food Bank Poker Run on Sunday May 5th.

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Moratorium on Open Burning Permits in Weld County Revised

Todd Harding — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:52:14 +0000

The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has lifted the recent moratorium on open burning permits for select areas of Weld County. Effective immediately, open burning permits will be available for all areas of Weld County, with a few exceptions.

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Charley Barnes To Help Judge Platte Valley Talent Show in Kersey This Saturday

Charley Barnes — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:29:32 +0000

Join me for a great night of fun, food and talent in the 1st annual Platte Valley Talent Night this weekend in Kersey. The talent show is Saturday night and free to attend. Lots of fun and I'm sure we'll see some great talent and a potential superstar, or two.

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Northern Colorado Regional Crime Lab Ground Breaking

Todd Harding — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:22:35 +0000

More than 65 people gathered Wednesday morning in west Greeley for the official groundbreaking of the Northern Colorado Regional Crime Lab.

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You May Not Be Registered to Vote After All – How to Register to Vote in Weld & Larimer County

Todd Harding — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:28:50 +0000

If you used a mobile device or tablet to register to vote, you may not be registered after all. Secretary of State Scott Gessler says hundreds of Coloradans may not be registered to vote if they used a mobile device or tablet to register to vote at GoVoteColorado.com . The problem affects fewer than 800 first-time voters who registered to vote at the website between Sept. 14th and Sept. 24th.

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Roach and Nebraska Fires Bring Lots of Smoke to Weld County Thursday Evening

Charley Barnes — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:38:00 +0000

Many Weld and Larimer County residents seeing heavy smoke as Thursday rolls to a close. Where's it coming from?

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Colorado Governor Says Weld County Farmers Can't Use Ground Water During Drought

Kevin Mussman — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:46:04 +0000

The state issued a statement on Tuesday saying that farmers around Greeley and Weld County cannot use existing wells for water as they face drought this season.

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, shared some bad news for farmers Tuesday morning.

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More Skunk Rabies Reported In Weld County

Butch — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:02:56 +0000

Earlier this week it was reported that a skunk found close to the foothills west of Fort Collins had tested positive for rabies. It was the first time this type of rabies had been confirmed in a populated area of Larimer County. Now the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment has reported that two skunks have tested positive for rabies in neighboring Weld County.

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A Red Warning Is Blowing Into Northern Colorado

D Dennison — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:27:07 +0000

When everything should be green the National Weather Service tells us to our warning is red.

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Weld County Fallen Officer Memorial Groundbreaking [Pictures]

Todd Harding — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:01:11 +0000

A ground breaking ceremony was held Thursday morning (2/29/12) for The Weld County Fallen Officer Memorial at Bittersweet Park in Greeley. A number of Greeley and Weld County Officials attended the ceremony!

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Weld County Transportation Ending Services for Residents on Medicaid

Kevin Mussman — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:30:02 +0000

The Weld County Board of Commissioners has announced that Weld County Transportation will cease transportation service for those on Medicaid in the Greeley area due to declining ridership.

According to a press release, transportation services via Weld County Transportation will end operations effective Saturday, February 18, 2012. A contracted company, First Transit, will be providing rides to those in need.

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2011 Sleigh Riders Recap [GALLERY] [VIDEO] [POLL]

Charley Barnes — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:33:59 +0000

Wow! That pretty much sums up the 6th Annual Sleigh Riders Motorcycle Toy Run in a nutshell. It was the most common word and/or answer I heard on Sunday December 18th, 2011 when asked how they enjoyed the ride and day; but for so many different reasons. And before we go any further, if your not a friend of the Sleigh Riders Motorcycle Toy Run yet we invite you to do so right how by liking our official FB page.

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Sleigh Riders Motorcycle Toy Run: 10 Days & Counting [GALLERY]

Charley Barnes — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:10:57 +0000

Where has 2011 gone? Are you kidding me? The Sleigh Riders Motorcycle Toy Run is less than 2 weeks away and I am SOOOOOOOOO ready! This year's run takes place on Sunday December 18th and a good way to remember every year is to remember the run is always the last Sunday before Christmas. 300 FREE Sleigh Riders shirts AND 300 FREE Sleigh Rider bar patches to the FIRST 300 who show up on 2 {or3} wheels! Read on for all the details...

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Larimer, Weld Flooding Concerns On The Rise

Pete Hanson — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:43:14 +0000

Hot weekend temperatures across Northern Colorado have caused the National Weather Service to issue a Flood Advisory for area rivers. Drive through Weld County near the Poudre and you'll find barricades ready for use in case high water causes road closures.

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The Northnern Colorado Empty Stocking Fund

Kevin Mussman — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:01:08 +0000

Hopefully you have seen the logos on our websites or billboards throughout Northern Colorado for The Northern Colorado Empty Stocking Fund! Maybe your still wondering what the fund is all about?

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