Kevin Mussman
North Overland Trail Road Construction to Cause Delays Through August in Fort Collins
Summer means lots of road construction. For those that travel North Overland Trail in Fort Collins, be prepared for delays as Larimer County works on a resealing project starting this Wednesday, June 27 through August.
Loveland’s Thompson School District Board of Education Terminates Superintendent Ron Cabrera
Loveland’s Thompson School District says they are moving “in a different direction” so, the Board of Education voted Wednesday night to terminate Superintendent Ron Cabrera’s contract. Dr. Cabrera was with the school district since 2008.
Larimer County Revises and Extends Open Fire Restrictions, Bans the Sale and Use of Fireworks
On Tuesday, the Larimer County Commissioners voted to add additional fire restrictions on open fires, contained open fires and banned the sale and use of fireworks for unincorporated areas of Larimer County through September 30, 2012.
Vendors Might be Selling Fireworks Just Outside Greeley’s City Limits, But Statewide Ban Is in Place
You might see fireworks vendors setting up shop (and tents) to sell fireworks just outside of Greeley’s city limits, but the City of Greeley wants to remind residents, fireworks are banned by the state.
How a Wildfire Like the High Park Fire Can Affect Your Health [VIDEO]
Many of us are smelling smoke even several miles from the High Park Fire, it can affect your health. We turned to some information in a video featuring Dr. Jim Hoyt from Northern Colorado Pulmonary Consultants in Fort Collins for some ways the High Park Fire can affect our health and what should be done if you are experiencing symptoms.
High Park Fire Has Destroyed 112 Structures So Far, That Number Expected to Grow as More are Counted
The latest count on structures destroyed in the High Park Fire as of Friday afternoon is 112. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office released this number within the last 30 minutes and said in a briefing Friday afternoon, that more destroyed homes still need to be counted.
Helping Your Kids Cope With Their Fears During the High Park Fire, Clinical Care Coordinator Shares Tips [VIDEO]
During times of natural disasters, we all face fear. Kids are especially volunerable and ask a lot of questions about what is going on. We found some advice from a local professional to help.
Michael Gitter, LCSW, clinical case coordinator at Mountain Crest Behavioral Hospital in Fort Collins, shares some tips for helping your kids cope with their fears during the High Park Fire.
Spot Fire at High Park Fire Started Last Night, Some Rain Possible in the Area This Afternoon
A spot fire started last night at the High Park Fire. This spot fire is estimated at 200 acres this afternoon. The Larimer Country Sheriff’s Office says about 100 firefighters are working this spot fire in addition to an air attack. These resources are focusing on structure protection in the Glacier View area.
‘Thank You’ Notes Being Left on Firetrucks at the High Park Fire, Share Your ‘Thank You’ Message for the Firefighters
They say it’s the little things and it’s so true. Someone is leaving “Thank You” notes on the firetrucks working the High Park Fire this morning.
The fire has burned over 46,000 acres, and today, officials are saying the crews are more optimistic on making progress on building a fire line. The High Park Fire has been burning since Saturday and is estimated to be 10+% contained as of Wednesday morn
Respiratory Therapy Manager at Poudre Valley Hospital Shares Fort Collins Air Quality Tips During High Park Fire [VIDEO]
Many of us in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado are smelling and breathing smoke, so that got us searching for ways to check on our air quality and the effects of the High Park Fire. Richard Hahn, Respiratory Therapy Manager at Poudre Valley Hospital shared some tips for all of us to keep in mind during the High Park Fire burning west of Fort Collins.
Fort Collins Water Quality Not Affected by High Park Fire, City Is Monitoring
The City of Fort Collins Utilities wants residents to know it’s taking steps to make sure the cities drinking water is not affected by the High Park Fire. Fort Collins’ drinking water quality has not been affected by recent fires. Officials can expect Fort Collins’ water quality to remain at an expected high level.
President Obama Called Colorado Governor Hickenlooper as He Toured the High Park Fire Area
President Barack Obama called Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper on Tuesday to check on fire resources and to offer his thoughts to those affected by the High Park Fire that is only about 5% contained.