Former Community Corrections Director Tim Hand has been selected as the recipient of the 47th Judge Conrad L. Ball award. With a career spanning almost 40 years, Tim’s leadership in law enforcement and community corrections has not only shaped local practices but has also influenced statewide standards for justice,…
The Larimer County Assessor’s Office has carefully reviewed property appeals and mailed this week just under 12,000 Notice of Determinations [NOD] to property owners in Larimer County.Nearly 50% of the 12,000 properties protested saw an adjustment, with the average adjustment for 2025 of…
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal glider crash that happened Wednesday morning southwest of Berthoud. On August 13, 2025 around 8:40 a.m., Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a report of an aircraft crash in the 3600 block of West County Road 2 (located near the Larimer-Boulder…
The City of Fort Collins is offering targeted grant funds to assist affordable housing providers with improving the comfort and energy efficiency of their rental properties. These grants are for properties rented to voucher-holders. Learn more and apply! Applications close Thursday August 14th, 2025. All…
Proposed 0.15% sales tax would fund road safety, emergency readiness, and congestion relief projects At their regular public meeting on Tuesday, August 12, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners (BOCC) will consider placing a 0.15% sales and use tax on the November 2025 ballot to fund critical transportation…
On recommendation by the Larimer County Sheriff, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners today voted 3-0 to adopt fire restrictions in unincorporated Larimer County since the danger of wildfire, forest and grass fires are great due to above-normal temperatures, lightning strikes, and windy, dry conditions.As of 1 p.m.,…
Robert Allen Johnson was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in the Department of Corrections after a jury found him guilty of assault in the first degree, a class three felony, menacing with a real or simulated weapon, a class five felony, assault in the third degree, a class one misdemeanor, and obstructing telephone service…
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fire on Highway 14 in Bellvue. One home was destroyed, and investigators found a deceased person inside.Just after 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a report of a fire in the 8700 block of West Highway 14 (Poudre…
FORT COLLINS — The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR), in partnership with the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), is initiating preliminary staging work at Horsetooth Reservoir in preparation for a multi-year, multi-phase construction project aimed at improving roads and enhancing visitor…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is providing guidance due to the poor air quality from active wildfires in western Colorado. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an air quality health advisory for the Front Range Urban Corridor, affecting everyone in Loveland,…
The 2026 grant cycle is now open for Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) Small Grants for Community Partnering Program. For 27 years, the program has awarded grants to communities throughout Larimer County using a portion of the Help Preserve Open Space sales tax for nature-based neighborhood and…
The Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Board of the 8th Judicial District has announced grant applications for funding in 2026. The grant dollars are for agencies that serve crime victims in Larimer and Jackson Counties.These funds are generated by Colorado Statute 24-4.2, which created a funding mechanism for…
Applications are now open for the Emergency Services Exploration Series (ESES), a new community program offered by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.ESES is an educational series designed for Larimer County residents, students, and business owners. Participants will learn about LCSO's involvement in wildland fire,…
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is alerting residents that a rabid bat was recently found near the Equalizer Loop Trail in Loveland.A passerby found the bat under a tree along the Loveland/Greeley Canal, west of the Rocky Mountain Avenue overpass. The passerby knew not to touch the bat and called…
Today, a jury found Damien Jackson guilty of 17 charges, including attempted first-degree murder, following an incident on January 7th, 2024, in Windsor, CO. The full list of charges with sentencing ranges can be found at the end of this release. On the afternoon of January 7th, 2024, Windsor Severance Fire Rescue (…
On June 18, 2025, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to an area near the Alpine Ridge Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park to investigate human remains that were found. The National Park Service is the lead investigative agency in this case.After extensive efforts, the decedent was positively and scientifically…
Yesterday, a jury found Kenneth Piper guilty of murder in the second degree, a class two felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a drug petty offense, following a seven-day trial.On the evening of October 17th, Loveland Police officers responded to an apartment after reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found…
A new program at Front Range Community College (FRCC) aims to create more access for people to start careers in behavioral health — just when it's needed most.The U.S. is facing a behavioral health crisis. More people than ever are struggling with mental health and substance use, and Colorado expects to be short…
Health officials with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment have confirmed the first reported case of West Nile virus in the county this year. The individual resides in Fort Collins, and is currently recovering. Earlier this week, the Health Department reported an increased risk of West Nile virus based…
Larimer County was again given a clean audit opinion for its 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report prepared by the Larimer County Department of Finance. The Board of Larimer County Commissioners accepted the report at their regular Administrative Matters Meeting. A clean opinion indicates the county has…
Health officials are warning residents and visitors that the risk of West Nile virus is currently very high across Larimer County, and they are urging everyone to take steps now to protect themselves from mosquito bites.Mosquito trap data show that the vector index, which is a measure of how many mosquitoes are carrying…
Sometimes paying property taxes in one or two payments can put a strain on personal finances, especially for those on fixed incomes. Larimer County Treasurer and Public Trustee Irene Josey announces a new way to pay those taxes, through a tax payment escrow service not associated with Larimer County Government or the…
The Connecting Colorado platform, Colorado's statewide workforce system, utilized by job seekers and businesses to connect, is being upgraded. While these upgrades are in progress, the platform is experiencing some temporary technical issues. We appreciate your patience as the state and our team work to resolve these…
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