Archive for April 18, 2011
Sky Tonight—April 19, Moon and Scorpion rise after
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science Visit EarthSky at www.EarthSky.org Like clockwork, the constellations rise and set 4 minutes earlier with each passing day. Four minutes doesn’t sound like much, but it adds up after a while. For instance, the stars rise and set one half-hour earlier with each passing week, or 2 hours earlier with each passing month. That is six hours difference after one 3-month season. Tonight, the red supergiant star Antares rises in the southeast around ... Full Story
Two charged in home invasion
Larimer County Sheriff's Office investigators have charged Beau Graves, DOB: 031887, and Joshua Cruz, DOB; 062291, in connection with the home invasion/armed robbery that occurred on March 29 in unincorporated Loveland. The two men allegedly broke into the home of the 48-year-old victim, assaulted him, tied him up and stole his car, a 2006 Nissan 350Z, as well as numerous items from within the home, including a bank debit card. The following morning, the victim's stolen car was located ... Full Story
Crystal Fire Human-Caused
Investigators from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Forest Service have determined the Crystal Fire was started by the son of a property owner burning debris at 2394 Granite Road, Bellvue, Colorado. Thomas Howie, DOB: 01/03/75, of Fort Collins will be charged with one count of 4th Degree Arson, a class four felony. A warrant for his arrest is expected to be issued within 24 to 48 hours. A $10,000 personal recognizance bond has been recommended. On April 6, Larimer County ... Full Story
Obituary: Robert Raymond Corbett
Robert Raymond Corbett, 78, of Berthoud died April 15, 2011 at his home. He was born March 20, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Vincent and Alice (Peacock) Corbett. On April 21, 1954 he married Arleen Korcz in Camden, South Carolina. Robert and Arlene lived in Carlisle, Iowa before moving to Berthoud. Robert received his BA in Mathematics from Inter American University in Puerto Rico. He served our country in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1970 For the next two years after he served he worked at ... Full Story
