Shawn Patrick
More Skunk Rabies Reported In Weld County
Earlier this week it was reported that a skunk found close to the foothills west of Fort Collins had tested positive for rabies. It was the first time this type of rabies had been confirmed in a populated area of Larimer County. Now the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment has reported that two skunks have tested positive for rabies in neighboring Weld County.
Loveland Historic Homes Tour is Saturday
It has become tradition for the Loveland Historical Society to raise funds and help celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May by holding their annual Loveland Historic Homes Tour. This years tour takes place this Saturday (May 5th) in downtown Loveland.
Dine Out for Hunger Thursday – List of Participating Restaurants
If you are anything like me, you could skip the cooking and dishes and eat out every night. But, like me, a lot of people don’t have the time or the budget to do that. It becomes a once or twice a week thing. Well, this week make your plans t eat out Thursday. Dine Out for Hunger is a one-day event, Thursday (4/26/12) where community-minded restaurants support Weld Food Bank’s hunger relief progr
President Obama Gets a Pizza & Hangs Out With Patrons In Boulder
Picture this… You are sitting in a bar on The Hill in Boulder having a beer and maybe some pizza when all of a sudden the doors are locked and the men in suits with dark sunglasses come in and used security wands on everyone, doing a security sweep. Are you thinking bomb? Terrorist attack? The end of the world? Nope, it’s just President Obama. He was in town and hungry too, so he was stopping into
Best Burritos in Greeley – Shawn’s Top 10
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With nearly 35% of the population being Latino in Greeley, the Hispanic influence on the town is great. From language to culture, a trip through Greeley will surely have a Hispanic vibe. One of the best things that comes from this influence is the great food that has come along
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Time Magazine Names the Most Influential People in the World
Time magazine announced its 100 Most Influential People In The World yesterday, and this year’s list features a host of entertainers, political leaders and even controversial figures. The list features 54 international figures from 37 countries including 38 women.
Colorado State University Developing Solar-Powered Clothes to Charge Your Electronics
What happens when you are deep in the woods and your iPhone dies? Well, until recently the simple answer to that question was; you are without an iPhone. That is about to change. Colorado State University apparel design researchers and students are working to develop comfortable outdoor clothing with fabric solar panels that can charge cellphones, MP3 players, tablets and GPS units while also pr
Easter Egg Hunts in Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley
Note: This article is from 2012!
If you didn’t already know, this Sunday is Easter! That means that it is also time for community Easter Egg Hunts. Here is a list of the events we know about around Northern Colorado…
Former Rockie Ubaldo Jimenez Sparks Incident By Hitting Troy Tulowitzki [VIDEO]
If you follow Colorado Rockies baseball, you know that the relationship with pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez was, well, rocky to say the least. Sure, he was, and still is, the only Rockie to ever throw a no hitter, and had some great seasons on the mound for the Rockies. But, he also struggled a lot, and became very dysfunctional when his then teammates Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki received large co
CSU Pinpoints 3 New Stadium Sites, Where Would You Put It? – Survey of the Day
At a meeting of the Colorado State University’s Stadium Advisory Committee on Thursday night, the university announced the three most likely areas of the Fort Collins campus where they think it may be possible to build an on-campus football stadium. Which site do you think would be best?
Fort Collins & Northern Colorado Golf Courses and Green Fees
I have friends that when the weather is over 50 and the course is dry, are playing golf. Me, it's about now, when the grass is starting to turn green, that I start itching to get the clubs out. One of my favorite things to do golf-wise is to go out and play new courses. If
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Top Ten Toys From the 80′s
In honor of our Ultimate 80's Party with Qdoba Mexican Grill this Saturday, March 31st I have spent tireless hours putting together lists of the best “stuff” of the 80's. OK, not really. We will just say VH1 was a lot of help! Don't forget to co
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