Pete Hanson
ESPN Magazine & Sports Illustrated Say Broncos Are Superbowl Bound, What Say You? [POLL]
ESPN The Magazine has predicted that the Denver Broncos will be this season’s AFC Champions, facing the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLVII, February 3rd in New Orleans. Nevermind the fact that they pick the Packers to win it all. Sports Illustrated has also picked the Broncos in the AFC. How do you see the upcoming season?
Broncos Host Seahawks Tonight At Mile High
To the delight of many players, yesterday was the official end of the 2012 Denver Broncos training camp at Dove Valley. Tonight is the second of four pre-season games, giving NFL veterans like Peyton Manning, rookies, and coaches a chance to see how far the team has progressed. Kickoff vs. the Seattle Seahawks is set for 7:00 at Sports Authority Field (TV: KUSA, Channel 9).
Happy Birthday Weld Food Bank (You’re Invited to the Party)
The Weld Food Bank in Greeley was established in 1982, and is celebrating its 30th birthday. You’re invited to the 80′s themed birthday bash this evening from 5-7pm, with live music by ‘Retro.’ In honor of 30 years they will be selling 30 cent hot dogs, chips, sodas, snow cones, and cotton candy. You can take a tour of their warehouse, and sneak a peek at some of our their photos.
Used and Worn Clothing Now Benefits Greeley Home Builds
Parents going through closets getting ready for Back-to-School wonder: Will last year’s pants be long enough? Will the kids’ shoes still fit? What will I do with the worn out summer clothes? Now Greeley has a new and charitable way to clear out those unwanted items and benefit the Habitat for Humanity!
American Ryan Lochte Wins First Gold for USA
Swimmer Ryan Lochte is the first American to strike gold at the 2012 London Olympics. Lochte took the top spot in the Men’s 400-meter individual medley. Fellow American Michael Phelps finished a surprising fourth. Lochte defeated Phelps in the same event at the US Olympic Trials last month in Omaha.
‘World’s Largest Yard & Craft Sale’ Returns on August 25th
Time to clean out your unwanted stuff and make some extra money as the World’s Largest Yard & Craft Sale is coming back to the Outlets at Loveland on Saturday, August 25th. Yes, I said CRAFT too, as crafters are invited and encouraged to set up shop and show the world what they can do. Reserve your booth space now by clicking HERE.
BREAKING: Aurora Theater Shooting Kills 12, Injures 50
Details continue to emerge from Aurora this morning, following a shooting at at a mall movie theater around 1 a.m. during a showing of ‘Batman: Dark Knight Rises.’ Police said 12 people were killed and another 50 injured.
More than 250 responded to the theater, where one person, recently identified as 24-year-old James Holmes, was taken into custody.
Area High School Students Have New Options
The Early Colleges Fort Collins High School program provides students in grades 9th-12th the opportunity to start working on college-level courses as soon as they are ready. Fort Collins charter school students can earn a combination of high school and college credits as they pursue a High School Diploma and an Associate’s Degree or higher for FREE.
Both I-25 & US 34 Now Fully Open [Updated 2:18am]
2:18am – US 34 is now open five miles west of Loveland where it had been closed since 6pm Saturday for mudslide cleanup. All lanes of I-25, both NB and SB are also open near Danono after being closed Saturday evening due to standing water.
George Lopez at BEC Tonight, Tickets Available
George Lopez, the multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television, is bringing his ‘That’s The America I Live In’ Tour to the Budwesier Events Center in Loveland on tonight, and prepare to laugh out loud. Tickets will be available at the door.
Official ‘High Park Fire’ Information [UPDATED 11:18am]
The High Park Fire, first reported June 9th fifteen miles west of Fort Collins, is being reported as 45% contained. As of the last update the fire had grown to 82,000+ acres, and new evacuations have been ordered for the area. Several roads remain closed, one fatality has been confirmed, and 191 homes have been destroyed. There are now more than 1900 firefighters on the ground battling the blaze.
Tips To Help Protect Your Property From Wildfires
With the High Park Fire buring in Larimer County, leaving one woman dead, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing the evacuation of thousands in the past few days alone, insurance companies are reminding you to be aware of your family’s exposure to wildfire risks and to take steps now to protect your homes and property.