Mikayla Hinz is an account manager and helps with our content and the Power 102.9 brand. You’ll hear her commercials on the hip-hop station. Hinz was born in Fort Collins and has lived in Northern Colorado all 23 years of her life. The Colorado State University alum keeps the public entertained with a weekly roundup of the best weekend events in the area and on the latest hip-hop shows that come to the Choice City. Some of her favorite local places include Devil’s Backbone, Sweet Heart Winery and Texas Roadhouse.
Mikayla Hinz
Old Town Fort Collins, Foothills Malls Ice Rinks Opening Soon
Are you sitting at home anticipating the opening of the Old Town Fort Collins and Foothills Malls seasonal ice-skating rinks? Don’t let these ‘icy’ dates slip your mind as you plan for your first skate of the season.
UNC is Looking For National Anthem Singers
Sign me up. Just kidding - unless you want to hear a screeching, cat-like sound in a microphone.
Frontier Airlines Names Plane After Wellington’s Special Ferrets
Does anyone else fly Frontier for the cute animal pictures? No? Just me? Great. If you happened to be interested in flying in a ferret-themed plane, now you can. Frontier has officially introduced Wellington, the Black-Footed Ferret, to its airplane ‘zoo.’ This aims to bring attention to Wellington, a small town in Larimer County, and the local efforts to protect one of the most endangered species in North America.
This Weekend: Home Expo, Murder-Mystery Show, Vet 5K Fundraiser
Your weekend just got interesting. Well, it could get interesting, if you attend any or all of these upcoming weekend events.
CSU-Air Force Game Scheduled for 5 p.m. on ESPN 2
Who’s in the mood for some Saturday-night-lights? The Colorado State University football team is set to host Air Force at 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 16 at Canvas Stadium. But don't worry, you can also catch this game from the comfort of your own home.
Top 5 Thanksgiving Essentials Every Household Needs
I hope you are all working on your stomach stretches in preparation to eat your body weight in mashed potatoes, because Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While you are trying to “turkey trot” your way out of that extra holiday weight, you may as well shop these Thanksgiving essentials on Amazon to make this annual feast the best one yet.
Greeley Stampede To Announce 2020 Concert Headliners Nov. 12
Country music fans from all over Colorado drive extensive distances to experience the Greeley Stampede, and now you can plan your favorite summer excursion early thanks to the upcoming announcement of the official concert lineup for the 2020 Greeley Stampede.
5 Items Every CSU ‘Super-fan’ Should Own
It is no secret that Colorado State University fans adore their school and aim to prove this ‘fandom’ through their ecstatic school spirit. Heck, they even scream the chant, “I’m proud to be a CSU Ram,” during any sporting event as loud as possible to ensure that they get their message across.
Where You Can Cut Down Your Christmas Tree Near Fort Collins
Now that Halloween has passed, we can focus on the holiday that both children and adults wait all year long for – Christmas. I know for a fact that you all want to get ahead of the Christmas game and start your decorating early.
This Weekend: Old Town Lights, Blind Wine Tasting & More
November certainly snuck up on us quick, and what better way to embrace the start of a new month than to kick it off with a fun weekend itinerary? Any of these three upcoming weekend events make the perfect November debut for you and your friends or family.
This Hallo-Weekend: 3 Halloween Events in Northern Colorado
Halloween is only one week away, but why wait until next weekend to celebrate this spine-chilling holiday when you can get in your trick-or-treat fix early? All of the following events happening this weekend incorporate a variety of Halloween essentials in order to ensure your spooky-season craving is filled this season.
Poudre School District Announces ‘Teacher of the Year’
The Poudre School District (PSD) held the 2019 Excellence Awards Banquet on October 21st this year, and there was no shortage of outstanding teacher attendees at this gathering. The annual event aims to honor educators that go above and beyond in engaging with the children of America; or as the students would put, go above and beyond in changing lives.