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On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Councilmembers David Crespin of Ward 1, Chris Ceretto of Ward 2, and Bruce Fitzgerald of Ward 3 took the Oath of Office as they were re-elected to continue serving in the City of Fort Lupton’s City Council. Pictured from left to right are David Crespin, Chris Ceretto, and Bruce Fitzgerald.Visit here for more details.

A semi-truck and trailer was involved in a collision with a passenger vehicle on Tuesday morning. The crash happened at the intersection of County Road 1 and Zlaten Drive. The semi was traveling north on County Road 1 and the passenger car was heading west on Zlaten Drive. The car turned left onto County Road 1 and was struck by the semi causing both vehicles to veer off the road.

• Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's is hosting a mass hiring event for its first Colorado location in Johnstown, which is expected to open next year. • The hiring event will take place from January 23-27, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in Loveland, Colorado.

Brighton firefighters responded to a barn fire Tuesday afternoon that killed multiple farm animals outside a home on Almstead Street.

A 22-year-old man died in a shooting at a Brighton apartment back on Nov. 24, and now his family is working to get his body home to Alabama.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of brighton..

GREELEY, Colo. — As a woman continues to recover with substantial physical injuries after getting hit by a train while in a police car, the officer who parked on train tracks during a traffic stop pleaded guilty on Tuesday to misdemeanor reckless endangerment. The incident happened near Fort Lupton...

• Platteville police sergeant, Pablo Vazquez, took a plea deal after being charged in connection with parking his vehicle on train tracks, resulting in a train crashing into the car and injuring a woman in police custody.

Ronsky Collins said he grew up fast. Born and raised in St. Louis, Collins’ parents worked multiple jobs leaving him to have to figure out how to get to and from sports practices and extracurriculars. He said over time, he ended up mixing with the wrong crowd, hanging out on the streets and winding up in jail before later moving out of the city and finding work.

Our family has started volunteering once a month to walk rescue dogs, and it's been a really fun experience. We'd love for you to join us!. A few local volunteers support an amazing rescue that gathers rescue dogs from shelters in Texas and drives them up to Oregon for adoption. They need to stop in Denver to get the dogs out of their kennels for a break, and with around 75 dogs on the bus, they need volunteers to help! The bus stops in Fort Lupton, which sounds far away but is only 10 minutes from our house in Northern Thornton.

The Town of Frederick and the Economic Development Team recently conducted their first Business Awards Ceremony. The event recognized local businesses for their contributions. The awards, named the Built on What Matters Awards, focused on Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication.

Phase 1 of Colorado's highly anticipated Express HOV lanes on North and South bound I-25 in the Northern Colorado area are nearly complete and now partially open. Will this help with the extra holiday traffic?. New I-25 Express HOV Lanes In Northern Colorado Now Partially Open. Driving up to the...

A new sober living home in Johnstown, offering men overcoming drug and alcohol addiction a place to stay and a community of support, is being met with pushback from neighbors and community leaders.

Winter sports are coming our way through the clear, crisp air and brisk breeze. Frederick Wrestling made their debut this past weekend at a competition that Fort Lupton High School was the host of. Frederick wrestling has been around for a very long time, but this past weekend the team made a statement and they don’t intend to stop there. The squad is pushing forward at full speed since the remainder of the season is just getting started.

The Boulder County Coroner’s Office is currently investigating the death of 26-year-old Nicholas Szathmary. Szathmary was involved in a car accident in Longmont on 12/05/2023. The accident took place near the intersection of Zlaten Drive and East County Line Road. The cause and circumstances of Szathmary's death are still being investigated, with results awaited.Visit here for more details.

Get ready to jingle all the way to Pickled Pepper at 14 North Main Street, Brighton, CO 80601 for a magical evening that promises to be nothing short of enchanting! On Friday, December 8 from 6pm - 7pm, join us for "Story Time with Santa", an event that brings the joy and wonder of the holiday season to life.

A beautiful 1-story house near Erie, Colorado recently sold for an impressive price of $1,613,093 on November 29th. Located at 1103 Quarry Cir, Erie, CO, 80516, this house offers a comfortable and spacious living experience with its 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.216, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

Get ready to dive into a world of creativity and coziness at the Chunky Blanket Workshop! Set to take place on Fri, Dec 08, from 5pm - 7pm, this workshop is a must-attend for both seasoned crafters and beginners alike.

The Bridge Street widening project will continue from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday next week. This schedule may change due to weather. The project includes storm sewer and waterline installations on Bridge Street between 27th Avenue and Sierra Street. Lane shifts are in place, allowing one lane of traffic in each direction. This change is permanent for Phase I of the project.