‘Area News’ Archives
Larimer County Settles Fairgrounds Lawsuit
Larimer County has resolved its lawsuit with the designers, manufacturers and builders of the metal buildings at The Ranch, Larimer County’s Fairgrounds. Larimer County will receive $14.8 million for a full release of all claims. The lawsuit stemmed from the December 2006 snowstorms that damaged the roof structures in the buildings. Subsequent forensic engineering studies of the buildings revealed that the buildings were under-designed and could not withstand the ... Full Story
Sexual assault by man posing as police officer
Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a sexual assault last night by a suspect described as a police impersonator. At approximately 10:00 p.m. last night (January 5), a woman in her 20's reported she had been stopped by a man in a dark sedan with a red light in the area of West 32nd Street and Glade Road in Loveland, Colorado who represented himself to be a police officer. Subsequently, the police impersonator is alleged to have sexually ... Full Story
Colorado income tax filing season begins
Colorado Department of Revenue Press Release Denver, CO, January 3, 2012 – Taxpayers are advised to start planning and organizing their records now for the income tax filing season. Don’t put off planning and filing until April. Starting early can save you time if you realize you need to obtain additional records. Then file quickly, easily and securely through any of several Colorado income tax electronic filing methods. 1. Discover the convenience of Revenue Online ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls for December 2011
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident activity for December Thursday, December 1 BFPD responded with TVEMS to a reported motor vehicle accident on 287 near County Road 2E. This was a multiple car accident and Mountain View Fire and Longmont Fire also responded. Berthoud crew assisted with transporting one patient. BFPD responded to Common Drive and assisted a patient needing help getting into their wheelchair. The fire crew assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Mountain Avenue for a ... Full Story
Calico kitten found at 4th & Water
A friendly calico kitten turned up a 4th Street and Water Avenue today. The kitten is playful, friendly and gets along with the dogs. As much as the finder likes the kitten, she thinks somewhere, someone loves this little cat. Call 970-532-3267
Welcome Avery Lynn Gettman
Ashley and Zachery Gettman of Berthoud announce the birth of Avery Lynn Gettman, Avery was born at the Medical Center of the Rockies on November 22, 2011. She weighed 6 lbs. 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. The Grandparents are John and Christy Gettman of Berthoud and Larry and Sara Nuckols, also of Berthoud.
Bruce guilty of tax evasion
Attorney General announces guilty verdict for Colorado Springs man in tax-evasion case DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that a Denver jury has convicted Colorado Springs resident Douglas Bruce (DOB: 8/26/1949) of three felonies and one misdemeanor related to his failure to pay taxes on income he earned during the 2005, 2006 and 2007 tax years. According to the four-count indictment, filed in April 2011, Bruce attempted to evade his tax responsibilities ... Full Story
State plans Lobato appeal: Plaintiffs
DENVER — Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 — Gov. John Hickenlooper released this statement today about the Lobato v. Colorado court case: “It is clear after closely reviewing the judge’s decision in Lobato v. Colorado and consulting with Attorney General John Suthers that a final resolution of the constitutional and legal issues involved in the case require an appeal to the Colorado Supreme Court. “The judge’s decision provided little practical ... Full Story
Commissioner Donnelly December public meetings
In addition to his monthly public meetings in Estes Park and Berthoud, Commissioner Tom Donnelly adds a third, in Loveland, on the second Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at Schmidt's Bakery & Delicatessen, 808 14th Street SW, Loveland. His special guest for the inaugural Loveland meeting is Larimer County Budget Director Bob Keister. Here is the December line-up for Berthoud and Estes Park Estes Park: Wednesday, December 21, 9:00 AM @ Estes Park Senior Center, 220 4th Street, ... Full Story
The Sheriff’s Posse Donates to Food Bank
The Sheriff's Posse Donates to Food Bank Press Release Dec. 7 2011 The Larimer County Sheriff's Mounted Posse presented the Food Bank for Larimer County with a $500 donation this week which is the equivalent of 2,000 meals. Each year the Posse selects one non-profit organization in Larimer County to receive money they have raised throughout the year at various events. The Food Bank for Larimer County provides food for all in need through community partnerships and hunger relief ... Full Story
