Rebecca Powell

Fort Collins

Government Accountability Reporter at Fort Collins Coloradoan

Government accountability reporter at @Coloradoan in Fort Collins, CO, helping you understand how city decisions are going to affect your life.

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Ozone was high 56% of summer days in 2024. New Loveland station adds to data

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Powell

Just in time for the official beginning of ozone season in Colorado, Larimer County now has its first Loveland air quality monitoring station. The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment unveiled a new real-time regulatory air quality monitoring station in west Loveland on May 30. It's one of five stations in the county.
Full closure of Prospect Road in Fort Collins is here: What to know

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Powell

Don't forget: Starting on the evening of June 2, Prospect Road will be closed west of College Avenue for railroad work. The closure begins at 8 p.m. and is set to last through June 5. It will affect all types of travel on Prospect, along with bike and pedestrian traffic on the Mason Trail. Long story short: Avoid using Prospect between Shields Street and College between June 2 and June 5. Here are the details:Why is Prospect Road closing? The project will replace the BNSF railroad crossing.
11 ash trees to be removed, closing Fort Collins business for a day

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Powell

Eleven ash trees will be taken down on a commercial property on West Elizabeth Street in Fort Collins on June 2, closing a business for the day. Dutch Bros Coffee, 2140 W. Elizabeth St., will be closed so the trees, which are infected with emerald ash borer, can be removed. This pest infects and kills ash trees, genus Fraxinus, unless they are treated. This can create safety hazards.
At what age does Colorado say it's OK to leave your child home alone?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Powell

In much of Colorado, the kids are out now of school for the summer, prompting changing child care schedules and a flurry activities to occupy them. But some parents might be asking themselves, "When is it safe to leave my children alone at home?"What does Colorado law say about leaving children at home alone?
4 people charged in Loveland park incident involving council member Erin Black

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Powell

Four people were issued a summons for harassment, but not Loveland City Council member Erin Black, after a March park altercation that has led to an effort to recall her. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office said in a news release May 30 it concluded its investigation into the case, and the Eighth Judicial District Attorney's Office issued summonses for class 1 or class 2 misdemeanor harassment. But Black is not among the people who will be facing criminal charges.
Colorado wildlife officials kill wolf from pack responsible for chronic depredations

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Powell

One of the Copper Creek Pack wolves was killed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife this week after the state wildlife agency determined the problematic pack was responsible for chronic depredations in Pitkin County. Gray wolf 2405 was lethally removed on the evening of May 29 after ranchers experienced chronic wolf depredations despite using "all reasonable non-lethal deterrence measures and removing any attractants capable of luring wolves," the agency said in a May 30 news release.
Fort Collins Pride Month events kick off with Old Town march, festival

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Powell

June is Pride Month, and Fort Collins will kick it off with a pride march and festival in Library Park on May 31. The 7th Annual NoCoSafeSpace Pride March is at 3 p.m. May 31, starting at Washington Park and ending near Oak Street Plaza, according to that organization's website. The park is located at 301 Maple St.All ages and allies are welcome, including organizations and businesses.
What do we owe our veterans?

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | Rebecca Powell

Most of us have family members and friends who have served in the military, and every year we stop to honor them. Consider how these veterans have helped to shape our nation. In my case, three of my ancestors served in the militia during the Revolutionary War. One helped to rescue the liberty bell in the famous march from Philadelphia; another froze to death at Valley Forge. My great-grandfather was shot during the Civil War. If it weren’t for veterans, we would not be an independent nation.
7 quintessential Fort Collins hikes to put on your bucket list

1 week ago | coloradoan.com | Rebecca Powell

Seven iconic hikes near Fort Collins offer stunning views and access to local landmarks. Hikes range in difficulty from easy to moderate and vary in length. These trails are dog-friendly, requiring leashes, and some have fees for parking or park entry. If you want to put some quintessential Fort Collins hikes on your bucket list, then here are seven of the most iconic.
It's been 17 years since Windsor's EF-3 tornado. Take a look back

2 weeks ago | coloradoan.com | Rebecca Powell |Miles Blumhardt

A 2008 EF-3 tornado caused significant damage and one fatality in Windsor, Colorado. The tornado resulted in $147 million in damages, impacting 850 homes and causing widespread power outages. Amid severe weather in Colorado this week, including a tornado near Bennett, the Northern Colorado town of Windsor will mark 17 years since an EF-3 tornado brought destruction. On May 22, 2008, the tornado hit the eastern part of Windsor just before noon. It killed one person, injured 78 and damaged 850 homes.

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