Today in Northern Colorado – August 13, 2012

Trail Input

The city of Fort Collins wants your help planning future paved trails. Go to fcgov.com/trailsplan

The city has had positive responses to the trailplan and wants to include the public on future decisions. 

Suspect in 'Funplex' Creepy Camera Case Caught

Iowa authorities have arrested the man suspected of hiding a camera in a family changing room at the City of Greeley Funplex recreation center two weeks ago. Justin Robert West of Des Moines, is being charged with a class 3 felony — and three separate counts of invasion of privacy. The camera was first by a Funplex employee July 29th. He is being held in an Iowa jail and will face extradition to Weld County.

Fort Collins has two Olympic Champions

A Fort Collins resident stood on the podium at the London Olympics on Saturday. Georgia Gould won Bronze in Women’s Mountain Biking. The event was held at Hadleigh Farm in Essex, England.

Janay Deloach won bronze in long jump.

New GOP Candidate in Colorado

Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan will be in Colorado today and tomorrow. He will is scheduled for a private fundraiser on Tuesday. Tuesday morning he will headline a rally at Lakewood High School. The doors will open at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. The rally will start at 11:00 a.m.

First Lady in Colorado

First lady Michelle Obama visited the first responders and victims from the Aurora Theater shooting Saturday. Obama met with some of the victims at the Medical Center of Aurora. She also met with one patient that is still in the hospital’s intensive care unit. Obama also thanked doctors, nurses and staff who treated the wounded during her visit. Later in the evening, Mrs. Obama attended a private fundraiser for her husband.