Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of August.
Good morning, Loveland.
🏘️ Community
Stanley Marketplace is celebrating its 10th anniversary of supporting local small businesses in a converted aviation factory — a milestone that highlights its role as a community hub.
💼 Business
Cobblestone Car Wash reached a settlement with customers who complained that membership fee hikes made canceling services difficult, local officials said.
🌲 Environment
On Aug. 14, longtime camper Brad Foster captured rare footage at Chambers Lake in Larimer County of a black bear chasing a cow elk that became trapped in shallow, muddy water—showing nature’s raw power.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported over 6,100 bear encounters so far in 2026 as drought pushes bears into neighborhoods, prompting Governor Polis to sign a law imposing fines up to $5,000 for leaving food or garbage accessible.
Colorado State University research shows that the West could face two to six times more damaging wildfires by mid-century, noting that 85% are linked to human actions (15% from lightning).
CSU’s School of Sustainable Futures is preparing students to build resilience against climate shifts.
🏛️ Government
Larimer County has opened a new emergency services facility costing more than $30 million (designed to give first responders more space and a central place to coordinate) to improve disaster response in our area.
A beloved elk statue is being relocated to clear the way for a new traffic signal replacing the roundabout in Loveland.
The change aims to improve traffic flow.
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