Poudre School District board to consider Lincoln Middle School performance improvement plan
The Poudre School District Board of Education meets Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. online. A UIP Board Presentation and a UIP Student Performance Summary with Graphs are attached to the plan.
Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss Mariposa Park, safe parking
The Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Commission meets Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, with Commission Topics scheduled for 12:25 – 12:50. The work session also includes a Land Use Code update on compliance with SB 26-040 and HB.
Things to do Oct. 9-11 in Northern Colorado: an art tour reception, paella and an Eagles game
In Greeley, participants paint mini pumpkins for Halloween and fall. A Mead banned-books event includes magnet-making, while Estes Park teens discuss a Divergent-series book over boba.
Teen driver turns into motorcyclist's path in fatal Loveland crash, police say
Police say preliminary findings indicate speed contributed, though investigators do not currently consider drugs or alcohol factors. Anyone with additional information about the crash can call the department at (970) 667-2151.
Loveland council updates water rules, approves 40-year water contract
The agreement gives the city top priority for certain rights in Green Ridge Glade Reservoir; the current contract expires Oct. 31. The city says the updated rules clarify prohibited activities and what happens when they’re violated.
Loveland library roof repairs set for October, may slightly reduce parking
Work is scheduled to wrap up by late November, and visitors may also notice construction noise. Free earplugs are available at service desks, and construction concerns can be reported to staff.
Weld County deputies arrest man after neighborhood dispute
The sheriff’s office says he is accused of firing a handgun into the air, pointing it at five people, including a juvenile, and striking a man with it. A neighbor also received an assault summons.
More than 70 local studios open for Fort Collins art tour
Visitors can meet artists, watch demonstrations and buy original work; studios are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. A free preview exhibit runs Oct. 14-25.
Things to do Thursday in Northern Colorado: a food truck rally, banned books and a mystery authors panel
In Estes Park, teens explore soldering while creating a light-up animal. Adults make quilted pumpkin coasters and a pot holder in Erie, and CSU women's soccer plays Gonzaga in Fort Collins.
Greeley police take two into custody after pursuit
Officers disengaged to minimize public danger, then used a Real Time Information Center drone to track the vehicle. Police say the occupants fled on foot after it stopped and were taken to Weld County Jail.
Fort Lupton City Council, Oct. 6, 2026
Fort Lupton approves adjustable 70-mill post-debt levy limit for proposed industrial district; Fort Lupton approves estimated $83,992.62 deposit for water tower power; Fort Lupton approves up to $99,950 for water-valve trailer; 9 consent items adopted.
Fort Lupton approves adjustable 70-mill post-debt levy limit for proposed industrial district
Before debt is issued, the operations and maintenance levy is capped at 55 mills; debt and repayment fees cannot begin until the city approves a development plan. Each phase still requires public hearings and final city review.
Fort Lupton approves up to $99,950 for water-valve trailer
The Fort Lupton City Council approved buying a Wachs valve exercise trailer from Intermountain Sales for Public Works water-line maintenance for up to $99,950 from the Utility Fund.
Fort Lupton approves pump charges regardless of pipeline capacity use
The amendment applies with fiscal 2027 billing, requiring allottees to pay their allocated share of annual administration, operation, maintenance and repair costs. It removes a contract provision that recalculated shares when other participants in the same phase did not use…
Fort Lupton approves estimated $83,992.62 deposit for water tower power
A separate pump-station deposit was also approved. Both estimates may change; United Power will refund overpayments within 30 days after work orders close, while shortfalls are due within 30 days of written notice.
Fort Collins Open Streets to make part of Laurel Street car-free Oct. 18
The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with live music, arts and cultural activities, local-provider experiences, and food and dessert trucks along the route.
Loveland City Council, Oct. 6, 2026
Loveland approves 40-year deal to convey city water through C-BT, 7-0; Loveland adopts utility rates; staff project $13 monthly increase for average residential customer, 8-0; Loveland advances permits for all development in floodplain overlay zone, 8-0; 4 consent items adopted, 8-0.
Loveland adopts utility rates; staff project $13 monthly increase for average residential customer
The new schedule applies to bills mailed on or after Jan. 1, 2027, and adds a 2.85% charge to citywide transactions paid by card. The monthly recycling fee rises 25 cents for several types of residential properties.
Loveland advances permits for all development in floodplain overlay zone
Loveland City Council approved floodplain changes on first reading that would require a permit for all development in the city’s Floodplain Overlay Zone.
Loveland approves 40-year deal to convey city water through C-BT
The contract covers up to 16,200 acre-feet of non-project water a year, but does not guarantee capacity and deliveries can be interrupted for higher-priority uses. The excess-capacity charge starts at $157,140 in 2026, with separate maintenance and power charges.
Fort Collins City Council, Oct. 6, 2026
City approves rebates for Avago’s $1.5 billion project, 6-0; Staff directed to propose data-center moratorium, 5-1; 9 consent items adopted, 6-0; 5 consent items passed on first reading, 6-0.
Greeley City Council, Oct. 6, 2026
Greeley council backs 2F, which its resolution describes as a proposed 0.6% sales and use tax increase, 5-2; Greeley adopts ordinance to vacate alley for Weld County Judicial Center, 7-0; 4 consent items adopted, 7-0; 1 consent item passed on first reading, 7-0.
Greeley adopts ordinance to vacate alley for Weld County Judicial Center
A separate preliminary plat would combine the existing parcels and alley into one 3.709-acre lot. The county agreement assigns the city responsibility for relocating the wastewater line, at an estimated cost of $1 million.
Greeley council backs 2F, which its resolution describes as a proposed 0.6% sales and use tax increase
Greeley City Council endorsed Ballot Question 2F for the Nov. 3 election. The council's resolution says the measure proposes a 0.6% sales and use tax increase, equal to 60 cents per $100 of taxable purchases. It says the proposed tax excludes the city sales tax on food.
Things to do Wednesday in Northern Colorado: wizard crafts, haunted VR and songwriting
An Evans storytime brings reading and songs in Spanish, while a club in Mead tries a snack from a different culture. Estes Park has bingo, trivia and drink specials.
Thompson school board to discuss strategic plan, district performance
The board meets at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at Mountain View High School. Members are also scheduled to discuss a first reading of Policy KDB Public's Right to Know/Freedom of Information.
More than 150 employers to recruit at WyCo regional job fair
The Greeley event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13; the first half-hour is reserved for veterans, active-duty, Guard and Reserve members and their families. In-person attendees need not preregister, but virtual participation requires registration.
Driver with minor injuries taken to hospital after six-vehicle I-25 crash near Timnath
Preliminary reports say a pickup entered the express lane as traffic slowed and struck another vehicle; the cause remains undetermined. Southbound lanes reopened around 9 a.m. after the closure.
Greeley seeks applicants for 15 board and commission vacancies by Oct. 20
The city will accept applications for 15 board and commission vacancies until 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20.
UNC invites public to help install dyslexia-awareness posters
Volunteers can meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 10 on McKee Hall’s south side; the black-and-white artwork features 55 people who pledged solidarity with people with dyslexia, and free pizza will be provided.