Kevin Mussman
Striping Work Along Highway 34 From Loveland to Greeley to Start Sunday Night, Delays Expected Through Thursday
A striping project along US Highway 34 from Loveland to Greeley is scheduled to begin Sunday night and delays are expected through Thursday. Traffic along US 34 will be reduced to one lane during the work.
Greyrock Trail Opens Following Hewlett Fire, Some Smoke Might Still Be Visible
Greyrock Trail northwest of Fort Collins is reopening as of Friday, June 1, 2012. The Hewlett Gulch Trail is closed for today as crews work in the burned area. The US Forest Service released information Friday afternoon that crews are still working areas near the burn area of the Hewlett Fire where there are some hot spots.
City Of Greeley Offering Garden-in-a-Box Kits That Conserve Water
Looking to get your garden growing? How about a Garden-in-a-Box kit? The City of Greeley is offering these easy garden kits to residents through June 5, 2012. There are seven different kits to chose from and the garden kits cover 50-100 square feet. The garden kits are also water-conserving.
Fort Collins Woman Receives Scam Phone Call, State Warns Residents to Be Cautious
There is another scam happening in Colorado. The state insurance division wants residents to be aware of a scam that involves a telephone call from someone posing as a person from “Colorado Insurance Commission” and asking for personal banking information.
A Fort Collins realtor, Kathy Mahaffey, told the Coloradoan she received a strange phone.
Larimer County Makes Upgrades to Hermit’s Hollow Campground for the 2012 Season
Going camping around Larimer County this summer? Good news, the Larimer County Natural Resources Department has worked on some new amenities for visitors in 2012.
CDOT Performing Road Repairs on Main Street in Windsor
Expect some delays as you drive on Highway 392/Main Street in Windsor over the next week or so. If you have driven through Windsor in the last day or so you have seen some construction work along Highway 392/Main Street. We got some information on what to expect in the upcoming couple of weeks and what is being done from the Colorado Department of Transportation or CDOT.
Chocolate Has Many Health Benefits, Is Trimming Your Waistline One of Them?
Apparently actress Katherine Hepburn had credited chocolate for her slim figure, but can chocolate really help your waistline? There are many health benefits to chocolate according to studies, like helping reduce coronary artery blockages, and helping cells in our body, but what else can it do and will it help you trim up?
I’m OK with a chocolate diet, but will it work?
Xerox to Bring 700 Jobs to Greeley With New Call Center
Some more encouraging news for the Northern Colorado economy and for Greeley. Xerox is bringing a call center to Greeley that will employ about 700.
Mount Evans Highway Has Opened for the Season [VIDEO]
Looking for a scenic drive through the Colorado mountains this Memorial Day Weekend? How about a drive to Mount Evans? The Mount Evans Highway is officially open and I found video of a ride along the highest, paved highway.
‘American Idol’ Finale Had Nearly 21 Million Viewers, a New Low for the Show [POLL]
Apparently less people are watching “American Idol.” The season finale on Wednesday night hit a new low for the show with an estimated 21 million views tuning in to see Phillip Phillips crowned as the 11th “Idol,” according to preliminary Nielson research. Wednesday’s finale was watched less than any other “Idol” finale. Is “American Idol” in trouble?
Pawnee Buttes Natural Beauty in Jeopardy as Oil Drilling Begins
Pawnee Buttes is just about 70 miles east of Fort Collins, a beautiful getaway for a weekend afternoon. I know many folks who like to take the trip east to enjoy the outdoors and scenery. Some folks are concerned that the beautiful outdoors in the Pawnee Buttes area might lose some of it’s beauty when oil drilling begins there.
Mosquito Season Could be Bad this Year [VIDEO]
Could a warm winter mean extra mosquitoes this summer? According to some, this might be the worst season for mosquitoes in decades. A mosquito bite can be more serious than just an annoying bite. In 2011, the CDC received reports of 610 cases of encephalitis or meningitis caused by mosquito-borne viruses, 47 of those cases resulted in death.