/tags/larimer-county Larimer County en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:46:25 GMT /news/2024-11-25/two-people-killed-one-seriously-injured-after-plane-crashes-west-of-fort-collins The NTSB and FAA are investigating a small plane crash in Larimer County. The local sheriff's office says the plane is from the local civil air patrol. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:46:25 GMT /news/2024-11-25/two-people-killed-one-seriously-injured-after-plane-crashes-west-of-fort-collins /the-colorado-dream/2024-10-28/pronouns-bathrooms-and-field-trips-on-gender-identity-some-co-parents-and-schools-are-split Once known as the Hate State, Colorado has become more accepting of LGBTQ+ people. Now, heated exchanges over gender identity are playing out in school districts across the state. Some are adopting gender inclusive guidelines, outlining how to support transgender and non-binary students. How and when to involve parents is up for debate. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /the-colorado-dream/2024-10-28/pronouns-bathrooms-and-field-trips-on-gender-identity-some-co-parents-and-schools-are-split Leigh Paterson /news/2024-09-19/wildfire-burning-in-northern-larimer-county-was-sparked-on-private-property-and-human-caused-officials-say The Pearl fire started Monday near Crystal Lakes, and evacuations extended to the Wyoming border as the fire grew to more than 130 acres by the afternoon. Olivia Prentzel reports for The Colorado Sun. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:12:17 GMT /news/2024-09-19/wildfire-burning-in-northern-larimer-county-was-sparked-on-private-property-and-human-caused-officials-say Olivia Prentzel, The Colorado Sun /news/2024-09-16/pearl-fire-breaks-out-near-crystal-lakes-in-larimer-county-evacuations-ordered A fire that officials are calling the Pearl Fire broke out Monday morning near Crystal Lakes in Larimer County. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:51:53 GMT /news/2024-09-16/pearl-fire-breaks-out-near-crystal-lakes-in-larimer-county-evacuations-ordered KUNC Staff /news/2024-08-07/larimer-county-mental-health-provider-lays-off-75-employees Larimer County’s largest safety-net behavioral health provider laid off 10 percent of its staff last week. Executives say this was necessary because of financial issues, including a new Medicaid reimbursement structure. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 22:36:15 GMT /news/2024-08-07/larimer-county-mental-health-provider-lays-off-75-employees Leigh Paterson /news/2024-08-07/full-containment-of-alexander-mountain-fire-is-in-sight After several days of firefighting efforts on the Front Range, full containment of the Alexander Mountain Fire in Larimer County is in sight. Kelly Lyell of The Coloradoan reports the attention is now shifting to residents returning home and the damage left in the fire's wake. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:19:24 GMT /news/2024-08-07/full-containment-of-alexander-mountain-fire-is-in-sight Miles Blumhardt, The Coloradoan /news/2024-08-02/should-parents-be-notified-when-students-change-their-pronouns-these-coloradans-say-yes Backers of a proposed ballot initiative are up against the clock to gather over 100,000 signatures before next week’s deadline. The measure they hope to get on the ballot this November would require schools to inform parents about gender identity issues. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-08-02/should-parents-be-notified-when-students-change-their-pronouns-these-coloradans-say-yes Leigh Paterson /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-14/amid-colorados-childcare-crisis-a-nonprofit-provider-pushes-forward-for-low-and-middle-income-families At the core of the childcare crisis is a lack of workers. It’s a tough job and the pay doesn’t always reflect that, which makes it hard to find staff. Today on In The NoCo, we visit with a nonprofit provider that serves low- and middle-income families to see how it’s trying to address the shortage. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-14/amid-colorados-childcare-crisis-a-nonprofit-provider-pushes-forward-for-low-and-middle-income-families In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-07/a-cyclical-community-issue-how-the-childcare-shortage-is-touching-life-in-northern-colorado Childcare in Northern Colorado is hard to find and there are several factors at play intensifying the shortage here. Today on In The NoCo, we get a better grasp on how the crisis affects families and communities. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-07/a-cyclical-community-issue-how-the-childcare-shortage-is-touching-life-in-northern-colorado In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-26/blurring-county-lines-may-offer-solutions-to-northern-colorados-most-pressing-issues Northern Colorado is growing fast. Exactly how that growth happens in the future could determine a lot about the issues we face now, from a housing crunch to rising healthcare costs. We dig into a path forward today on In The NoCo. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-26/blurring-county-lines-may-offer-solutions-to-northern-colorados-most-pressing-issues In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole