Monday, September 13, 2010

Fourmile Fire Continues To Burn

Crews working on the "Fourmile Canyon" fire believe that blaze could be almost 80-percent contained by today. The fire that's been burning for a week, has consumed almost 65-hundred acres and revised figures indicate 166 homes have been destroyed. More than one-thousand firefighters were still assigned to the blaze that has already destroyed close to 80-million dollars in property and has cost seven-million dollars to fight.

Sterling City Council Meeting Tomorrow

Sterling City Council meets tomorrow at 7 p.m. in regular session. They'll talk about and vote on a liquor license renewal application for Ice Lanes on Norh 10th Avenue. They'll also hold a public hearing on a special events permit for the NJC Foundation's Plainsman Athletic Group on College Avenue. Council will take up about a dozen other items before an executive session.=

Man Arrested Twice on DUI Chages After Stealing Police Car

A northern Colorado man was quickly arrested twice for DUI: Once while driving his own car, the second time for stealing the police car as he waited to be taken in. Adam Segura was being held in Weld County Jail after a brief police chase Thursday. The Greeley Tribune says Segura was handcuffed and placed inside a Greeley police car after a DUI arrest. He managed to slip the cuffs in front of him and take off in the car while police officers interviewed a witness outside. Officers chased him for about a mile before he was arrested again.


State Economic Development Director in Sterling

The Director of Economic Development for the State of Colorado, Don Marostica will be in Sterling on Wednesday. He'll talk about what challenges the state faces in the current economy. The Rotary is hosting the meeting and everyone's welcome. This meeting is open to the public free of charge. People wishing to eat lunch, $10, should make reservations at Northeast 18 by Monday, 521-6888.