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CIRT Investigates Taser Use in Firestone Incident
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (262+ words) A man is in serious condition following a law enforcement encounter at St. Vrain State Park in Firestone on March 29, prompting an investigation by the 19th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team. According to authorities, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife ranger initiated…...
Fort Collins Launches Pilot Program to Reduce Wind Along Front Range
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (478+ words) FORT COLLINS, Colo. " After decades of gusty spring days and red flag warnings, Fort Collins officials announced Tuesday the launch of a first-of-its-kind pilot program designed to reduce wind along the Front Range. The initiative, developed in partnership with researchers…...
Fire Quickly Contained Near Erie
21+ hour, 58+ min ago (230+ words) Heating element suspected in small building fire north of town Firefighters with Mountain View Fire Rescue quickly contained a small outbuilding fire Monday night near Erie, preventing it from spreading to nearby homes. Just after 8:30 p.m., crews responded to reports of…...
Avian Flu Cases Rise Across Colorado
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (183+ words) Northern Colorado residents are being urged to take extra precautions as avian flu cases rise across Colorado, driven by seasonal bird migration. The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment says the increase in cases is tied to wild birds…...
Muse Announces Colorado Stop On 2026 Tour
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (216+ words) The GRAMMY Award-winning group will perform on August 18 at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, bringing their latest music and large-scale live production to Colorado. Muse revealed the tour alongside details of their upcoming album The Wow! Signal, set for release June 26 via…...
Loveland Detective Honored For Protecting Children
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (215+ words) A Loveland police detective is being recognized for her work protecting vulnerable children in Northern Colorado, following a recent honor from Realities for Children. Detective Yoder of the Loveland Police Department received a Child's Hero Award for her efforts in…...
Canyon Home Care Expands Northern Colorado Services
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (337+ words) LOCAL NEWS SINCE 1993 " READ COVER TO COVER Founded in 1993, the North Forty News is a weekly news media service and daily hyperlocal website (at NorthFortyNews.com). The service covers interesting people, events, news, the outdoors, the arts, gardens & landscapes, historical…...
River Song Spring Gala Brings Community Together In Fort Collins
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (213+ words) Fort Collins residents are invited to an evening of music, dancing, and community connection at the 2026 River Song Spring Gala, a festive fundraiser supporting early childhood education. The event takes place Friday, April 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Agave Room, 149 W…...
Greeley Stabbing Prompts Daycare Precaution
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (252+ words) GREELEY, Colo. " A stabbing in East Greeley Thursday afternoon left one man seriously injured and briefly triggered safety precautions at a nearby childcare facility, according to the Greeley Police Department. Officers responded around 4:50 p.m. on March 26 to a reported stabbing outside…...
Windsor High Earns AP Honor Roll Recognition
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (198+ words) Windsor High School has earned a place on the 20242025 Advanced Placement Program School Honor Roll, receiving a Bronze distinction from the College Board'a recognition that reflects growing academic opportunity and college readiness among Northern Colorado students. Principal Richard Thomas credited…...