Phones Out at Logan County FSA

If you're trying to reach the Logan County Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service, you probably haven't been able to. Their phone sysyem is out, and may be for much of the week. Producers are asked to go to the FSA office with any questions.

Fort Morgan City Offices to Close Early Friday

Most City of Fort Morgan facilities will close early on January 13th so City employees can attend an All City Meeting. Fort Morgan City Clerk John Brennan says the meeting runs from 2-30 to 5 o'clock Friday afternoon...






TAG: Brennan says there will also be a strategy session focused on communication, professional courtesy and ways to provide better customer service for the citizens of Fort Morgan.

Fort Morgan Senior Center Opens Today

The Fort Morgan Senior Center opens today a 8 a.m. after the new floor was installed. The center closed on December 6 and the hope was to have it open by the 22nd, but that didn't happen. Now that opening is happening, seniors and visitors to the center will also see a new paint job and other upgrades. While the center was closed, Senior Meal Site programs were moved to alternate locations. For more, call the Area Agency on Aging at 970-867-9409, ext. 235.

Fort Morgan City Offices Close Early on Friday

Friday, the 13th, most City of Fort Morgan facilities and offices will close early so that city employees can attend an All-City Meeting. The Fort Morgan Public Library, the Fort Morgan Museum, and the Utility Billing Dept. will close at 2:30 pm on Friday, Jan. 13. Many other offices will close by 3 pm. The Recreation Center (Armory/528 State St.) will remain open for its regular hours (until 6:00 pm). The Library and Museum will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, Jan. 14. Most other City offices and facilities will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 8:00 am, because City offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Breneman Trial Starts Today

Fort Morgan's streets superintendent, 42 year old Kenneth Breneman goes on trial today, facing several charges for a shooting at his home almost a year ago. If he's convicted of the most serious charge, first degree assault, he could get 32 years in prison. Breneman allegedly shot Brett Wilson of Greeley inside Breneman's Morgan County house on January 22 of last year. Breneman's free on 100 thousand dollars bond, is wearing an ankle monitor and is on unpaid leave from his job with the city pending the outcome of the trial.

Cow Rescued From Frozen Lake

(Fort Collins, CO) -- A cow named T-Bone is lucky to be alive after she was rescued from a frozen lake in Fort Collins. The Poudre Fire Authority pulled the 14-year-old Hereford from a partially frozen lake Friday evening, after a nearly five-hour ordeal. CSU veterinarians warmed T-Bone and gave her a good meal after administering IV fluids. They said her prognosis looked good.

Milliken Shooting Leaves One Man Dead

(Milliken, CO) -- Authorities are saying a shooting in Milliken has left one man dead. Police said the unidentified man was shot Saturday afternoon in a home near Weld County Road 46 and Alice Avenue. He was pronounced dead at Northern Colorado Medical Center. Investigators have not determined whether foul play was involved.

Denver stock show draws big opening-day crowd

DENVER (AP) — The 106th National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver is off to a promising start with more than 44,000 visitors attending opening day over the weekend.

The Denver Post reports Saturday's turnout was the second-highest in National Western history and 4.7 percent ahead of last year.

It runs daily through Jan. 22 at the National Western Complex at Interstate 70 and Brighton

Mark Udall speaking at Tucson anniversary memorial

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Sen. Mark Udall is in Arizona to make remarks at a ceremony marking a year since U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 18 others were shot.

Mark Udall grew up Giffords' district. His father, Morris "Mo" Udall, served Arizona in the U.S. House from 1961 to 1991.

Mark Udall is principal speaker as part of "Reflections: Honoring the Lives of the January 8 Shooting Victims" at the University of Arizona.

Mark Udall's aides said Udall's speech would be about restoring civility in politics.

Soldier found dead in Fort Carson barracks

FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) — Army officials say a soldier was found dead in a barracks at Fort Carson.

Maj. Crystal Boring says the soldier was discovered on Sunday. No names or other details have been released.

She says Fort Carson officials are investigating.

Police investigating Colo package bomb that hurt 2

LAFAYETTE, Colo. (AP) — Police are investigating a package that exploded and injured two people in Lafayette.

Authorities say the blast occurred Saturday after a woman picked up two packages left outside a home and carried them to a vehicle. One exploded, injuring 44-year-old Allyson Stone and her husband, 59-year-old Christopher Stone.

Neighbors said the couple were taken to a hospital with a burn unit. Their conditions weren't immediately known.

Police and firefighters didn't immediately return messages on Sunday.

Police said Saturday they believe the couple were specifically targeted and stressed there was no danger to the public.

Allyson Stone received death threats in 2010 after a dog bit her and the case went to court. Authorities say they don't believe the explosion was related to that incident but hadn't ruled it out.