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CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
Destructive vandalism plaguing Northern Colorado town's public spaces, community says
Destructive vandalism has plagued public spaces in Wellington, the Northern Colorado town recently reported. It's now alerting community members, so everyone can become more vigilant against local criminals. According to the town, public spaces have become the target of vandals, including: The result of these illegal activities has resulted in more than $30,000 in damaged to the infrastructure in Wellington's community spaces. All vandalism that has been reported is happening after hours, the town said. Parks close at 10 p.m. Some pubic amenities, including the the splash pad and bathrooms at Wellington Community Park, close earlier at 8 p.m. Wellington hopes community members will see something and say something if illegal activity like this is encountered. Tips can be shared with Wellington Squad - Larimer County Sheriff's Office at (970) 416-1985.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Larimer County property taxes can now be paid monthly. Here's how the service works.
Larimer County property owners who would prefer to pay their property taxes monthly rather than through the usual lump-sum payments billed once or twice a year now have the option to do so, County Treasurer and Public Trustee Irene Josey said in a July 17 news release. EscrowTaxes by Autoagent, a tax payment escrow service not associated with the county or its treasurer, allows homeowners to make monthly payments on their property taxes for a small fee, the news release said. Payments are made automatically through credit cards or bank accounts that users connect to their accounts, according to the EscrowTaxes website. As a participating entity, EscrowTaxes will have access to the tax bills of homeowners who sign up for its services and will ensure the county receives payment prior to all due dates. Enrolled users receive monthly notifications from EscrowTaxes, which automatically adjusts the monthly payments if the tax bill changes and notifies users of that adjustment. EscrowTaxes is "a secure and accurate tax payment system specifically designed for homeowners, taxpayers, property managers, and landlords, with bank-level encryption," reads the news release from Josey's office that was distributed via email by county spokesperson Tom Clayton. Coloradoan reporter Kelly Lyell can be reached at KellyLyell@ Follow him on and This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Larimer County property taxes now can be paid through EscrowTaxes Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Yahoo
Denver man accused of scamming person out of $153K, investigators seeking other victims
A Denver man has been accused of scamming a Larimer County resident out of more than $150,000, and investigators believe other victims exist in and outside of Larimer County. Larimer County Sheriff's Office investigators received a report in June 2025 of suspected fraud that began in January 2025. The adult male victim told law enforcement a man, who had been introduced to him by a family friend, claimed he inherited millions of dollars from a wealthy family member but needed help paying taxes on the fund before they could be released, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. Over six months, the man reportedly asked the victim to withdraw and deliver cash to various locations around Larimer County and Denver, according to the news release. In that time, investigators determined that the victim was scammed out of about $153,500. The victim told investigators he became suspicious of this activity in June and began researching the man online. He ultimately reported the man's behavior to the sheriff's office, according to the news release. William Harris, 67, was arrested June 30 on one charge of theft between $100,000 and $1 million, a Class 3 felony. The victim told the sheriff's office about another person he said had been providing money to Harris for similar reasons, but that allegation involves a victim in Weld County and is being investigated by a different law enforcement agency, Larimer County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Kate Kimble told the Coloradoan. No charges have been filed in this case as of July 9, Kimble said. Based on this, investigators believe other victims in Larimer County and in other areas of the state may exist. Harris also has a criminal history of other financial crimes, according to online court records. Harris was arrested in 2006 on federal charges alleging he scammed family members out of thousands of dollars over nearly three years by claiming he had high-level government connections that would lead to profitable investments, according to online court records. Harris pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court in November 2008 and was sentenced in June 2009 to 57 months in prison followed by three years of supervision upon release. He was also required to pay $122,795 in restitution, according to online court records. Harris also pleaded guilty to theft of more than $15,000, a Class 3 felony, in Jefferson County in a 2006 case. He was sentenced to eight years in prison in 2010 and was ordered to pay $155,000 total in restitution to nine separate victims, according to online court records. Anyone with more information about the current Larimer County case or similar cases involving this suspect can contact Larimer County Sheriff's Office Investigator Bryce Hinrichs at 970-498-5542. Information can also be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868 or Harris remains in the Larimer County Jail as of July 9 on a $75,000 cash bond. He is next scheduled to appear in court July 16. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Arrests and charges are merely accusations by law enforcement until, and unless, a suspect is convicted of a crime. This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Denver man accused of scamming Larimer County resident out of $153K
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Construction on U.S. 287 north of Fort Collins reduces all traffic to a single lane
A paving project on U.S. Highway 287 northwest of Fort Collins is now underway, and you might want to adjust your route if Wyoming is your destination. The work, which began July 7, affects about a mile of roadway south of Owl Canyon Road. The project will include milling, striping, signs and delineators. It's expected to be complete in late July, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. If you're trying to get to Red Feather Lakes or other places north of the roadwork in Larimer County, you might not be able to avoid delays by detouring. On the first day of the project, a resident wrote to the Coloradoan to warn that the work was causing backups that extended to Red Feather Lakes Road, also known as Larimer County Road 74E. A Google traffic map at 2:20 p.m. July 7 showed red and yellow, indicating traffic delays, for a stretch of road at least 3 miles long. Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and traffic will be reduced to one lane, CDOT said in a June 24 news release that estimated delays would amount to about 15 minutes. Traffic in each direction will alternate on the single lane, CDOT said. CDOT, in the June 24 news release, said the project has been identified as a priority in its 10-year plan and is one of the top safety concern areas. 'The project's new striping will produce clearer roadway lines and safety through this stretch of highway. The road will be safer, have better ride quality and ensure a smoother drive for motorists,' CDOT Regional Transportation Director Heather Paddock said in the news release. This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Construction on U.S. 287 north of Fort Collins set for month of July
CBS News
01-07-2025
- CBS News
Paraglider crashes in Northern Colorado and is seriously hurt
A paraglider crashed in Northern Colorado on Monday evening and was seriously hurt. That's according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, which said the crash took place north Loveland. Larimer County Reports about the crash first came in at about 7:15 p.m. and first responders rushed to the field where it happened. That was near the intersection of Highway 287 and West 71st Street. First responders found the person who crashed and his gear. He was described as an adult male but he wasn't identified. He wasn't flying with anyone else, according to the sheriff's office The Larimer County Sheriff's Office reached out to the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board and said federal authorities asked for the investigation into the crash be handled on the county level.
