Good Day
Loveland
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Loveland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three major trail projects are planned in Larimer County with work underway in Fort Collins, including a gap on the 45-mile Poudre River Trail set for spring completion, a new Power Trail underpass at Harmony Road due late 2026 or early 2027, and Fossil Creek Trail closure starting March 31. The Coloradoan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thompson School District in Loveland approved a later start for the 2026 school year — beginning on Aug. 20 — to protect students from high classroom temperatures caused by a lack of air conditioning; nearby districts are planning similar changes. Denver7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Colorado faces a surging flu season with hospitalizations more than double last year's peak, including 782 cases reported in the seven days ending Dec. 27 and one child death. Today, Banner Health mandated masks at its facilities as officials urge vaccination amid the new H3N2 variant. The Coloradoan
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Baby & Toddler Storytime
10:15-10:45 a.m. — Loveland Public Library — Free entry — Foster early literacy with stories, rhymes, and music designed for children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
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ReadMore Book Group Discussion
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Loveland Public Library — Free entry — Explore the coming-of-age classic 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' with fellow book enthusiasts.
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Amplify AI Summit
7:30 a.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Conference Center — $55 includes breakfast — Explore AI innovations with expert speakers and a local thought leader panel.
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5th Annual Mac N Cheese Melt Off
6-9 p.m. — Desk Chair, Loveland, CO — Ticket required — Savor the ultimate Mac n Cheese and beer pairing challenge with local contenders competing for the top spot.
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Northern Colorado Home Show
12 PM – 4 PM — The Ranch Events Complex — Free admission — Explore amazing home improvement products and services with exclusive show-only savings.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you seek is seeking you.
~ Rumi
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