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Tire Disposal Event In Greeley Next Month
If you live in Weld County, next month the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment is inviting you to a tire disposal event. The tire disposal event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Household Hazardous Waste Center, 1311 N. 17th Av., Greeley, reports the Greeley Tribune. The pilot program event, previously limited to residents of unincorporated Weld County, will help reduce waste and the environmental impact of improperly disposed tires. At the disposal event, Household Hazardous Waste staff will accept off-rim tires. Participants can turn in up to four passenger car tires or light truck tires.
Library District urges readers to continue their Summer Reading Adventure.
A message from the High Plains Library District in Greeley, CO encourages readers to keep going with their Summer Reading Adventure. The post mentions Michelle Yeoh and refers to a scenario where everyone had hot dog fingers. It is clarified that Michelle Yeoh did not give up on her adventure halfway through, despite the hot dog fingers situation. The message urges readers not to give up on their adventure and to stay engaged until the end.
Lafayette YMCA joins World Drowning Prevention Day awareness campaign.
The Lafayette YMCA in Colorado is participating in World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, which was established by The United Nations and the World Health Organization. The campaign aims to raise awareness about drowning as a public health issue. To learn more about the global campaign and the evidence-based interventions, you can visit who.int/campaigns/world-drowning-prevention-day.
CJ Stroud believes former UNC football star Drake Maye is ready for the NFL
Former UNC football star Drake Maye was one of the top available quarterbacks on the board in the 2024 NFL Draft. Maye ultimately was selected third overall by the New England Patriots, as he was one of six quarterbacks selected within the first 12 picks. Current Houston Texans quarterback CJ...
Giving Kids In Greeley More Access To Swimming Lessons
Phillips 66 has written a check for $20,000 to the Greeley Recreation Department to help more kids take swimming lessons. The hope is to add to the number of lifeguards in the community in the long run as a national shortage of lifeguards in recent years has required many pools across the U.S. to shorten hours or close. The Greeley Tribune reports company reps presented the check this week at the Discovery Bay Waterpark, 715 E. 24th St., Greeley.
Tina Barrett Joins University of Northern Colorado as Assistant Golf Coach, Former LPGA Tour Pro
Tina Barrett, a former LPGA tour pro, has joined the University of Northern Colorado as the assistant golf coach, announced by Clayton Sikorski, the Director of Golf. Barrett brings a wealth of experience from her successful coaching career at Ottawa University Arizona, where she led both the men's and women's teams to four Golden State Athletic Conference Championships. She has received various accolades for her coaching, including being named a GSAC Co-Coach of the Year and a finalist for the Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award. Additionally, Barrett had a remarkable professional and collegiate golf career, showcasing her expertise and skill in the sport.
3 more Colorado poultry workers test positive for bird flu, bringing total to 10
Three additional poultry workers at a second commercial egg-laying facility in Weld County affected by an outbreak of avian influenza have tested positive for bird flu, per state health officials
Larimer County restaurant inspections: All 21 pass
The Larimer County and Weld County health departments have a three-tiered health inspection rating, with rankings of pass, reinspection required or closed. Establishments with violations of 0-49 points pass; those with 50-109 points require reinspection; and any with more than 110 points face closure. This report is for July 17-23. There were no inspections conducted by Weld County...
Local Colorado Business Closed For Good After Over 100 Years
After over a century in Colorado, we're being forced to say goodbye to another longstanding local family-owned and-run Colorado business that has closed its doors for good. After Over 100 Years This Local Colorado Business Is Closed For Good. The goodbye list for small and local Colorado businesses that are...
Colorado Slaughterhouse ban vote sets tone for local food, innovation
A land grant institution, Colorado State University’s role is to provide factual information where it is lacking. This, and CSU’s commitment to agriculture and the state’s livestock producers, was the motivation behind Dr. Jennifer Martin’s white paper detailing the potential economic impacts should the proposed ban on slaughterhouses in the city and county of Denver pass.
Officials warn public about 'hot and heavy' bear activity in Colorado
The season of hyperphagia is still months away and officials are already concerned about a spike in human-bear interactions that have been taking place in southwest Colorado. “We are having to handle a lot of bears right now,” said Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Wildlife Manager Adrian Archuleta of Durango. “It’s been hot and heavy here for the last two or three weeks, and it’s not showing signs of slowing down. ...
Coloradans Told to Look Out for ‘Lost Pet’ Scam
Criminals in Colorado will seemingly go after anyone if it means a "quick buck." Here comes a scam being pulled on folks who have a lost dog or other pet. All these people are trying to do is reach out to their local community to see if anyone has seen their pet; criminals are taking that innocent search and using it against those people.
Why July is the Busiest Time All Summer for Colorado Police
Late July is one of the busiest times all year for Colorado's police officers and the Highway Patrol. From Grand Junction to Denver, Coloradans are about to see an uptick in the flashing red and blue lights along the sides of our roads and highways. What makes late July such...
Colorado celebrates its birthday with upcoming festivals and events
Colorado is quickly approaching its 148th birthday, and the state is ready to celebrate with a slew of events. Celebrate Colorado — a statewide birthday celebration coordinated by Gov. Jared Polis' office — returns Friday through Aug. 4, bringing in the state's birthday with more than 400 festivals, county fairs, art exhibitions, farmers’ markets, concerts and other community events across the state, according to a press release from the governor's office.
High-tech app developers hope to save lives in Colorado disasters
In the military, the "fog of war" refers to the sense of paralysis, panic and confusion that comes with the chaos of combat. But that fog not only impacts U.S. troops in foreign lands, it can impact first responders here at home. "They need to know on the battlefield where the good guys are, where the bad guys are, where the hazards are. And in our public safety world, we need to know where the wildfire is, where our firefighters are," says Brad Schmidt, wildland fire projects manager with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. And he says...
2nd Most Popular Drive-Thru Coffee Bringing in Sixth Colorado Location
With all the coffee shops in Colorado, competition is very fierce. A lesser-known coffee shop for Coloradans will be opening their sixth location in the state, in Loveland. Starbucks, Dunkin', Dutch Bros., Ziggi's... Just a few of the coffee shops that you'll find in a lot of cities around Colorado; not many cities however have the one that's being built in the middle of town.
Colorado Officially Losing 4 More Big Lots! Locations
The hits, as they say, just keep coming when it comes to businesses that are closing their Colorado locations. Big Lots! has announced, after speculation, which of their 14 locations in Colorado are closing. Big Lots! has been struggling for a while; it was in early 2023 that they closed...
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