Van Lemaster booked on vehicular homicide charge in fatal Fort Collins crash
Police say the district attorney’s office accepted four vehicular assault counts and two reckless-endangerment counts. Investigators ruled out impairment as a factor, and all charges remain accusations.
Loveland's 2027 budget would limit General Fund capital projects to maintenance
Staff put the city’s annual capital maintenance shortfall at at least $15 million and warned that deferrals compound future costs. Council is scheduled to take a second reading Oct. 20.
Erie alley behind Holbrook and Pierce streets to close to through traffic
The closure runs from Anderson to Carr streets, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 27, for an Xcel Energy service-feed installation; residents will retain access to their homes.
Erie council negotiates contract with Johnson for town manager
The agreement goes before council at a special meeting Tuesday. If approved, she is set to start Jan. 4, 2027, overseeing daily operations and town employees under the town’s council-manager structure.
Greeley police set prescription drug take-back event for Oct. 24
Liquids must stay sealed in their original containers; injectables, syringes and illicit substances won’t be accepted. Vape pens and e-cigarette devices should have their batteries removed before disposal.
Fort Collins typical home value unchanged at $554,700 in September 2026; rent up 1.7%
September 2026: Greeley's typical home value was $413,400, down 1.2% from September 2025; rent was $1,454, down 0.2%. Loveland's were $493,200 and $1,932, down 0.7% and up 1.1%, respectively. Zillow's figures are estimates, not sale prices or leases.
Thursday's CSU and UNC football, volleyball and soccer scores: Texas State beats Colorado State 66-27, Idaho State beats Northern Colorado 3-2
Northern Colorado and Utah Tech tied 0-0 in women's soccer Thursday. The day's slate also included football and volleyball games involving Colorado State and Northern Colorado.
Woodward to make Paxton McVoy executive vice president, CIO
Woodward says the newly created role will put him on the Executive Leadership Team and have him report to CEO Chip Blankenship starting Oct. 19. He will lead global IT and set digital strategy, including work on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Commission, Oct. 15, 2026
Fort Collins approves Mariposa Park without on-site parking; Fort Collins panel recommends against safe parking in every zone; 3 consent items adopted.
Fort Collins approves Mariposa Park without on-site parking
Visitors could use about 52 on-street spaces beside it and 50 more a block away, with two accessible spaces planned on DeSault Street. Bidding has not begun; construction could start in spring 2027.
Fort Collins panel recommends against safe parking in every zone
The Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Commission recommended against a land-use change that would allow licensed safe-parking sites for people sleeping in vehicles in every city zoning district.
Greeley Planning Commission, Oct. 13, 2026
Greeley approves 32 townhome lots at 71st Avenue and 19th Street.
Greeley approves 32 townhome lots at 71st Avenue and 19th Street
The application includes no architectural elevations or builder-specific plans because final home selections have not been made. Plans and elevations will be reviewed when building permits are submitted.
Wyoming man dies after Loveland driver turns across motorcycle's path, police say
Preliminary findings indicate the driver failed to yield, police said, and the driver was charged in connection with the crash. The intersection was closed for several hours; police ask people with additional information to call (970) 667-2151.
Greeley police seek tips on video depicting animal abuse involving juvenile
Greeley police officers and the department's animal control team are actively investigating an incident of animal abuse involving a juvenile depicted in a social media video.
Greeley plans Linn Grove cleanup to remove damaged decorations
The work is scheduled for Oct. 19-30. The city urges families to check its rules first; solar lights, glass containers and similar items are not allowed on graves or in columbarium areas and may be removed.
Erie proposes three new positions in 2027 budget
The proposed hires are two police officers and a wastewater manager. Council can revise the budget before adoption, with a first reading scheduled for Oct. 27 and a final vote set for Nov. 10.
Severance’s proposed 2027 budget available for public review
Residents can read the draft online or at Town Hall, 3 S. Timber Ridge Parkway, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed noon to 1 p.m. Council work session is Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.; public hearing is Nov. 11 at 6 p.m.
Poudre School District Board of Education (spanish CC), Oct. 13, 2026
Poudre committee recommends closing nine schools in 2027-28; 2 consent items adopted, 7-0.
Poudre committee recommends closing nine schools in 2027-28
The board is scheduled to vote Oct. 27. The proposal also includes a consolidation and boundary changes, while the resolution projects enrollment will fall by about 2,500 students by 2031.
LUX Infusion enters Colorado with Suite Health acquisition
LUX says the combination will add clinical, operational and technology resources while preserving the provider’s personalized approach. The companies also plan to expand services statewide.
Things to do Thursday in Northern Colorado: pumpkin carving, an open mic and stargazing
Fort Collins has a volunteer-guided recycling center tour and a talk about art made during incarceration at the Larimer County Jail. Loveland has Halloween-themed song trivia.
Evans to shut down citywide non-potable irrigation system Thursday
The shutdown ends the 2026 irrigation season. The city urges residents to limit outdoor watering through year’s end, including at properties using potable water, amid ongoing drought conditions.
Dacono warns of scam emails seeking fake permit fees
The city says it takes payments only through its official online systems, by check or in person; legitimate emails from the city end in @daconoco.gov. It advises applicants to verify unexpected demands directly.
Weld County Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 14, 2026
Weld County sets proposed CHIPS Zone boundaries for state application; Weld County approves $17,550 assessment against Platteville property, 4-1; Chalk Bluffs Wind matter postponed; County approves $70,500 software bid; 5 consent items adopted.
Weld County sets proposed CHIPS Zone boundaries for state application
The proposed zone includes unincorporated land and portions of Mead. The state application requires each affected municipality to provide a resolution concurring with the boundaries.
Weld County approves $17,550 assessment against Platteville property
The penalties stem from an unscreened junkyard and occupied campers and RVs. A recent road-side review found some items had been removed, but debris remained visible.
Timnath Town Council work session, Oct. 13, 2026
Timnath draft budget would shorten July Fourth event, keep fireworks; Timnath council adopts resolution supporting Timnath Elementary; Timnath approves $1.3 million Poudre River land purchase, 5-0; 3 consent items adopted.
Timnath council adopts resolution supporting Timnath Elementary
The resolution invites the district to work with the town on long-term alternatives that keep students in town while addressing enrollment, facilities and planning needs. The closure recommendation remains under consideration.
Timnath advances owner-paid sewer hookups near public sewer lines
The requirement applies only to properties beside streets, alleys or rights-of-way with public sewer lines, when a line is within 400 feet and a provider is willing and able to serve. Covered owners would have 180 days after written notice to connect and decommission on-site…