On August 5, 2025, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a house fire in the 8700 Block of West Highway 14 in Bellvue, Colorado, to investigate the death of a 40-year-old male. For more information regarding the circumstances of death please refer to the press release from the Larimer County Sheriff’s…
The 8th Judicial District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin is pleased to announce the fourth annual Citizens Academy dates. This free, four-week academy will be held on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., September 30th to October 23rd, 2025 at the Justice Center in Fort Collins, CO. If you…
On August 13, 2025, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a single ultralight aircraft crash in the 3600 block of West County Road 2 in Berthoud, Colorado to investigate the death of a 74-year-old male. The decedent was pronounced dead at the scene. For more information regarding the circumstances please refer…
The Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Department is awarding $3 million to 42 local organizations through its annual Impact Fund Grant Program. Including this latest cycle of grantmaking, a total of $17.7 million in funding has gone to 77 unique organizations since 2019 — helping Larimer County…
The Northern Colorado Workforce Symposium is happening September 30, 2025, at The Ranch Events Center in Loveland, and tickets are now available! Limited Time Early Bird Pricing: Secure your spot for just $39 through June 30th (regular price $49)This premier event brings together regional leaders, employers, and…
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A Fort Collins man faces additional felony charges in last week’s armed barricade case in northwest Fort Collins.On August 7, 2025, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies and local partners worked for 13 hours to safely get Kevin Lee Walker out of a house where he had barricaded himself. Walker previously received…
On August 13, 2025, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to an area of Rocky Mountain National Park to conduct a death investigation on a deceased male that was found. For further information regarding the circumstances of this case please refer to the press release from the National Park Service: https://www…
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,…
Did you know that Colorado has an Apprenticeship Program Directory? Check out the directory and explore possible career paths in your area: Registered Apprenticeship Programs
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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…
