Meningitis outbreak in Larimer County
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is investigating several cases of meningococcal disease that have occurred over the past two weeks in Fort Collins, resulting in one death.
Richardson—Sparks Engagement
Lindsey Richardson and Jeff Sparks are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is daughter of Monty and Dana Richardson of Berthoud.
Earthsky Tonight—June 17, View Mars tonight via reflected sunlight nearly 28 minutes old
Mars is known as the “Red Planet,” but most people do not see it with a truly red color. Instead, it usually appears yellowish or perhaps a rusty orange.
Earthsky Tonight—June 16, Waxing Crescent Moon meets the “Little King” of Leo
Regulus marks the point of the famed “backwards question mark” of Leo, the great lion of the heavens.
12th Annual Berthoud Historic Home Tour
With the Berthoud Historic Homes Tour, visitors have first-hand look into the architectural and design heritage of this Colorado community while strolling the tree-lined streets of Berthoud on June 19…
Poudre flooding closes Greeley roads
The Cache La Poudre River through Greeley continues to run at or near flood stage due to rain and snowmelt. As a result, Greeley’s public works department has now added…
Earthsky Tonight—June 15: Moon and Venus still close after sunset
Because the moon and Venus are globes, they are always half-illuminated by sunlight and half-obscured in their own shadows.
Obituary: Orlando Franklin Platzek
Orlando Franklin Platzek March 3, 1914 – June 14, 2010
Stop the Japanese Beetle
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is an insect pest that is not native to Colorado and can cause significant damage to landscape plants, turfgrass, and fruit trees. Originally introduced from…
Cold Murder Cases Solved
In a press conference today, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office Investigators announced they have closed two cold case files from the 1980's.