Fort Collins
TRI-102.5 File Picture Federal Transit Administrator Signs $49 Million Agreement to Construct MAX Bus Rapid Transit in Fort Collins
Exciting news for Fort Collins! Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff was in Fort Collins on Monday, May 21 to visit the future site of MAX Bus Rapid Transit and to sign a $49 million construction grant agreement for the five-mile project. What does MAX mean to Fort Collins?
Amy Maass, Facebook Hewlett Fire Updates- Road Closures, Evacuations and More
4 days ago
I hope that we actually get some rain to help out the firefighters. The Hewlett fire has surpassed 5,000 acres and it is still burning. A mandatory evacuation order for the area of Bonner Springs Ranch Rd, Deer Valley Rd, Obenchain Rd and Ingleside Rd has been issued. All residents are asked to evacuate immediately. Residents may evacuate to the Cache Le Poudre Elementary Gym in Laporte. If you have large animals, you may take them to The Ranch off of I-25.
YouTube Fort Collins Bands Playing at SXSW Today in Austin, TX
March 16, 2012
Today is a huge day for several Fort Collins bands as they play the SpokesBUZZ SXSW Showcase in Austin, TX. SpokesBUZZ is a non-profit that raises global awareness of Fort Collins sound and culture by bringing worldwide attention to local bands. Including a showcase at SXSW that is pure Fort Collins including cocktails from local margarita company Coyote Gold and beer from New Belgium. Basically SpokesBUZZ is giving the rest of the country a sample of the awesome Fort Collins culture.
Top 5 80′s Movies Chosen by Fort Collins [VIDEOS]
March 13, 2012
With The Ultimate 80's Party right around the corner (March 31st) I asked on our Facebook page what your favorite 80's movies were. Here are the top five as voted by you. If you don't like the results you only have yourself to blame :P
Kama/99.9 The Point Garden of Lights at Spring Creek
December 19, 2011
We were lucky enough to visit the Garden of Lights at Spring Creek this weekend. Thousands of LED lights are artfully strewn through trees and in unique garden displays. The lights are on every evening from 5-8pm through New Years Eve. This is a fun outing with kids or romantic stroll for a date night. Check out all the pictures above or the video below for a great preview of what to expect and bundle up!
Derek, 99.9 The Point Best Places to Get a Tattoo in Fort Collins – Derek’s Top Five Shops to Get Inked
December 1, 2011
With the holiday season upon us, what better way to celebrate than with the gift that lasts "forever"; a tattoo. It is the perfect thing to remember a time in your life, to symbolize something important in your life or just make yourself that much more unique. One of the great things about living in Fort Collins is the plethora of great tattoo shops. So without further adu, I present to you my top 5 places (there are just too many great places to name), in no particular order, to get yourself tatted. Here are the best places to get a tattoo in Fort Collins.
Kama, 99.9 The Point $45 of Every $100 Spent at Local Fort Collins Shops Stays Here [VIDEO]
November 26, 2011
"For every $100 spent at a local shop, $45 remains in the community." That's the word from the City of Fort Collins. Shopping locally can have a huge impact on our local economy, and could make your holiday shopping a little easier.
Kama, 99.9 The Point Fort Collins Police Investigating a Drive-by Shooting, Searching for a Gold Sedan and Suspects
November 15, 2011
The Fort Collins Police have issued the following press release:
Fort Collins police have responded to a report of a drive-by shooting that occurred around 12:52 p.m. today in the vicinity of Locust and Stover Streets.
Veterans Day Events in Northern Colorado
November 11, 2011
Today is 11/11/11! Veterans Day! It's a day to pay tribute to our veterans! November 11th marks the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. There are a number of events planned in Northern Colorado today through the weekend.
YouTube Fort Collins Science Teacher on Jay Leno [VIDEOS]
November 5, 2011
A teacher at Kinard Middle School in Fort Collins is becoming a YouTube sensation. Chris Bergmann's science demonstration videos get thousands of views and his 'exploding pumpkin' video is closing in on one million views. It was even featured on Jay Leno earlier this week. Check it out below.
City of Fort Collins Branch Removal – The Amazing Process [PHOTOS] [VIDEO]
November 2, 2011
I witnessed the "branch removal" process at my house yesterday. The City of Fort Collins is working incredibly hard to clean up all the tree debris and branches left in piles around the city after last week's snowstorm.
Elric Holderfield, Facebook Fort Collins to Offer No-Cost Tree Branch Removal
October 28, 2011
The City of Fort Collins is currently working with community partners including Colorado State University, Larimer County, and others on community clean-up efforts. The City will offer no-cost branch removal and recycling assistance to all residents beginning Monday, Oct. 31; work is scheduled to be complete by the end of November.
Federal Transit Administrator Signs $49 Million Agreement to Construct MAX Bus Rapid Transit in Fort Collins May 22, 2012
10 Strange Ice Cream Flavors For Summer May 22, 2012
Peyton Manning's First OTA, How Will The Broncos Do? [POLL] May 21, 2012
Jerry Wilson Steps Down as Superintendent of Poudre School District May 21, 2012
