Emily Wenger
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Greeley, CO, United States
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Moxi Theater owner aims to continue bringing timeless, versatile space to Greeley
To see what bands are coming up, or to ask about booking the Moxi Theater, 802 9th St., Greeley, for your private event, go to MoxiTheater.com. → Read More
Growing hemp industry brings increasing CBD extraction, production and sales to Weld County
After Colorado passed laws in 2018 regulating and expanding hemp production in the state, Weld County business owners producing and selling CBD products say business in the county is rapidly growing. One new company, Rocky... → Read More
Action line: Do I need to have a front license plate in Colorado?
Question: Do I need to have a front license plate in Colorado? Does the Greeley Police Department enforce that law? Answer: According to Colorado law, Colorado residents must attach a license plate to the front... → Read More
Hope Warm Water Pool is still open, and a new group is fundraising to keep it that way
On the stairs, Greeley Center for Independence board past president Chris Woodruff and president Shelly Rios face the crowd and explain the plans for the public input session about the Hope Warm Water Pool. (Tribune file photo) Connie Coffman has fallen four times in the past three months. She raised five daughters, but now she… → Read More
Windsor asking residents for input on what art to display and where
The culture division of the Windsor Parks, Recreation and Culture Department wants residents' input on what art residents want to see in the community and where they want it to be placed. A survey, at bit.ly/WindsorArt, will be available through June, and the results will help the department choose public art to display, and to… → Read More
Meeker Home Museum hosting free event in celebration of Nathan Meeker’s birthday
A bust of Nathan C. Meeker, the founder of Greeley. If Nathan Meeker was still alive, he would celebrate his 202nd birthday July 12th. In honor of his birthday, the Meeker Home museum is hosting free activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 13, 1324 9th Ave. The museum is in the home that… → Read More
Natalie Mash announces candidacy for District 6 board of education
Natalie Mash Natalie Mash, who was appointed last December to fill the position left vacant when Greeley-Evans School District 6 Board President Roger DeWitt resigned, announced Thursday she will run for the board this November. In addition to her seat, three other board seats will be up for election in November. Two board members, Doug… → Read More
Rodarte Community Center to celebrate 40th anniversary
Guests look at the completed mural at the Rodarte Community Center, 920 A St., in Greeley, in this 2018 Tribune file photo. The Rodarte Community Center will celebrate its 40th anniversary from 5-11 p.m. July 12. The facility, which hosts a variety of programs for students and adults, originally opened in January of 1979, according… → Read More
Kids expand literacy and other skills at free SEVA Brain Camp this week
Brooklyn Green, 4, smiles as she makes a puppet with other kids at the Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at SEVA Brain Camp at the SEVA House in Greeley. (Emily Wenger/ewenger@greeleytribune.com) Diana Juarez, 12, said her family has been going to the SEVA Brain Camp for several years. Although she's too now old for some of… → Read More
Weld County retail food inspections for May 27-31, 2019
Weld County evaluates restaurants, schools, grocery stores and other facilities that handle food on a scale of five categories, from unacceptable to excellent. As part of the county’s scoring index, officials evaluate facilities on factors such as cooling, reheating, cooking refrigeration and hot-holding equipment, cross-contamination between raw foods and ready-to-eat foods and employee… → Read More
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Greeley, Weld County
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for much of the eastern half of Colorado Monday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service announced the watch will remain in effect this afternoon and evening until 9 p.m. The watch, which includes the possibility of lime-size hail, wind gusts up to 70 mph, and lightning,… → Read More
Foundation Hall to be focus of Greeley Historic Preservation Commission walking tour
The Greeley Historic Preservation Commission will take Greeley residents on a tour of Foundation Hall at 6:30 p.m. June 10, 1514 8th Ave. The hall was originally built in 1957 as the Colorado Theatre, and later was acquired by the University of Northern Colorado Foundation. No reservations are required, but participants should wear walking… → Read More
Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County to announce name change
The Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County will announce its new name and other rebranding from 6-7:30 p.m. July 16 at the Colorado Model Railroad Museum, 680 10th St., Greeley. The free event will include appetizers, prizes and a photo booth, according to a news release from the foundation. To RSVP, contact Tim Coons… → Read More
Aims Community College growing to meet demands of Colorado’s workforce
Mike Millsapps, the chief facilities officer for Aims Community College, describes some of the work going on in the Allied Health and Sciences building. The college is working on multiple projects that will expand its teaching and student spaces. (Emily Wenger/ewenger@greeleytribune.com) With booming growth, Aims Community College is undergoing its largest expansion in decades —… → Read More
Clearview Library District seeking community feedback on strategic plan
The Clearview Library District is asking for the community's feedback as it works on its strategic plan. In the past two years, the district has tried unsuccessfully twice to to ask taxpayers to raise property taxes to build a new facility. The survey, according to a news release from the district, is one way the… → Read More
Action line: What to do if a pet is on the loose in Greeley
An adoptable dog, Drew, reacts to attention in this March 2019 file photo, as a possible forever family looks on at the Humane Society of Weld County. Dogs who run free, if they have no tags or microchips, are taken by the Greeley Police Department to the Humane Society of Weld County. (Tribune file photo)… → Read More
Weld County retail food inspections for May 20-24, 2019
Weld County evaluates restaurants, schools, grocery stores and other facilities that handle food on a scale of five categories, from unacceptable to excellent. As part of the county’s scoring index, officials evaluate facilities on factors such as cooling, reheating, cooking refrigeration and hot-holding equipment, cross-contamination between raw foods and ready-to-eat foods and employee… → Read More
Starting in 2020, Weld County will no longer have a public trustee
Susie Velazquez This week, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation putting an end to public trustees in the state. Starting July 1, 2020, Weld County Public Trustee Susie Velasquez will no longer be responsible for the county's foreclosures. In 10 Colorado counties, public trustees are currently appointed by the governor. Their positions have led to… → Read More
Sean Curtis & the Divide will kick off Windsor Summer Concert Series June 6
Hundreds attend the first 2018 Windsor Summer Concert Series event in Boardwalk Park. This year's concert series will kick off June 6. (Tribune file photo) The Windsor Summer Concert Series will kick off June 6 with a performance from Sean Curtis & the Divide, a country music band, in Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5th St.,… → Read More
Weld Democrats announce applicants for House District 50 seat
Weld Democrats Wednesday morning announced the seven applicants for the House District 50 seat left vacant by Rochelle Galindo, who resigned this month amid various allegations. The candidates are as follows, according to a tweet from the Weld Democrats: Laura Fischer, Brian Hughes, Jim Riesberg, Rhonda Solis, Ray Talley and Mary Young. Trenton Sperry, whose… → Read More