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City of Greeley’s Water Supply Could by Threatened by Hewlett Fire

The Hewlett Fire northwest of Fort Collins has grown to approach Greeley’s Milton Seaman Reservoir.  The Forest Service has evacuated city buildings, including the home of the reservoir caretakers there. The Milton Seaman Reservoir provides water for the City of Greeley and there is potential for the water supply to be affected. 

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More Evacuations Ordered as Hewlett Fire Spreads

The Hewlett Fire northwest of Fort Collins continues to spread and more evacuations have been ordered this afternoon.

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office has issued a mandatory evacuation order for 65 homes in the area of Bonner Springs Ranch Road, Deer Valley Road, Obenchain Road, Ingleside Road, and 15 homes on Highway 14 from the Greyrock Trailhead to the North Poudre diversion dam (approx. mile markers 113 to 115). All residents are asked to evacuate immediately.

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The Hewlett Gulch Fire Has Grown 500%; Updates and Health Warning’s

I remember just Monday I was telling you that the fire was at 103 acres, then yesterday that number jumped to 982 and today I have to report that it has grown 500% overnight. Put on your rain dance northern Colorado.

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Advice for Hiring a Roofing Contractor You Can Trust

Natural disasters such as tornadoes can bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, crises also bring out those who choose to take advantage of the victims. According to the Better Business Bureau, one of the most common “after-disaster” scams involves roofs.


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Donna Summer Has Died at the Age of 63

 

A sad day in music as we are getting information that Donna Summer has died this morning after a battle with breast cancer.
According to TMZ Summer was in Florida at the time of her death. She

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Hewlett Gulch Fire Up to 5,000 Acres

The Hewlett Gulch fire grew in size over night from about 1,000 to about 5,000 acres. Highway 14 could be closed from time to time today to facilitate fire fighting. Officials have also released an air quality health advisory because of excessive smoke in

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Shawn’s Weekday Ridiculousness – Baseball in Heaven

Click here to see, read, and share the joke Shawn told on the MAX-FM morning show today. Don’t forget to listen for Shawn’s Weekday Ridiculousness each weekday morning at 8:20 am.

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Wanna Live Longer? Drink Coffee

Coffee drinkers no longer need to fret over health concerns and their beloved beverage, according to a new study by the National Cancer Institute. In fact, feel free to pour an extra cup in the morning because, the study suggests, coffee may actually prolong life.


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Rivalries – Shawn’s Sludge [VIDEO]

Today I explain the rivalry my softball team has. I also discuss rivalries in real life, and my favorite rivalries of all time!

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Why Are Grown Men Still Throwing Baseballs At One Another?

Being the huge sports fan that I am, there is not a day that goes by that I don't catch an episode or two of Sportscenter on ESPN before bed. There was a story yesterday that caught my attention, and yanked my chain a little. It involved an "unwritten rule" in Major League Baseball that basically says it is acceptable to hit one another with baseballs. It is not OK, and it needs to stop!

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Weld County Veterans Memorial and Armed Forces Day Event This Saturday

The month of May is recognized as National Military Appreciation Month and this Saturday is Armed Forces Day. What better time to show our appreciation and say thank you to those who keep us safe. That is exactly what is going on at Bittersweet Park in Greeley on Saturday morning.

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Moyer Extends Record as Rockies Beat Diamondbacks 6-1

Jamie Moyer extended his record for being the oldest winning pitcher in history to 49 years and 180 days, as the Colorado Rockies (15-21) beat the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks (16-22) 6-1 last night in Denver. The two-game series wraps up this afternoon at 1:10 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).


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