2018 Weld County news stories

County offices closed for Independence Day

Learn what Weld County is doing to eliminate what has been called a "child care desert".

Last week, the Board of County Commissioners joined 250 county leaders in attending the Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) Foundation Summer Conference.

Over one hundred people gathered Saturday morning to officially welcome home veterans of the Vietnam War.

Applications regarding the closure of five Union Pacific railroad crossings along the Highway 85 corridor have been submitted.

To conclude Foster Care Month, all 64 current Weld County foster families received May Baskets.

The lack of warning to any of the communities the tornado barreled through spurred action for sirens.

It wasn’t until staff got the radar pulled up at the EOC that they realized the severity of the situation: an EF3 tornado.

What then Deputy DA Rob Miller saw on the way to his son's daycare center made his heart start to race.

He said he was going to shoot the tornado from the back of the live truck.

County Commissioner steps up to assist with mental health response after 2008 tornado.

Building relationships among people and agencies helped two small towns handle the aftermath of the 2008 tornado.

Daniel Bass was cleaning up after laying pipeline east of Windsor before rain moved in on May 22, 2008, when he received the page.

Most tornadoes in Weld County are small and predictable. What made the May 22, 2008, tornado different?

To commemorate the 10-year anniversary, Weld County will publish a series of firsthand accounts of that storm.

In recognition of our wonderful foster and kinship care families, the Board has proclaimed May Foster Care Month.

As a celebratory conclusion to Child Abuse Prevention Month, county honors prevention partners.

Weld Commissioners will again honor Vietnam Veterans in June pinning ceremony.

Congratulations to Commissioner Cozad for being honored for public service!

Weld County received two prestigious awards from industry peers for work on WCR 49.

Community meeting dates to gather public input regarding the Home Rule Charter are set for April and May.

The Governor's office has appointed Commissioner Julie Cozad as the NFRMPO representative on the Regional Air Quality Council.

Volunteers positively impact county government, so do you have the time and desire to be on an advisory board?

Each year, Weld County skies are overtaken by cumulonimbus. Do you know how to spot them?

Nine Weld County residents were appointed today to the Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee

DHS recognized the men and women who made the 2017 foster and kinship care holiday parties a success.

Commissioners got to tour the newly remodeled space in the Chase Building that will house election equipment.

How does county government prepare? Commissioners must be active in strategic planning.

Since August, twelve families have become certified to provide loving homes for young people in Weld County foster care.

Four new members to the newly-created Human Services Advisory Commission were named this week.

This week we thanked community members who've served and who've stepped up to serve on various boards.

Ten years ago, the Board of Weld County Commissioners took on a project few government entities dared: a partnership with the faith-based community.

This committee will be charged with reviewing the Weld County Home Rule Charter and recommending amendments to the Commissioners.

Last week marked a triumphant celebration for Employment Services of Weld County GED graduates.

Access to the internet via wifi is now available in all county buildings following commissioner approval late last year and a successful test run earlier this month.

Mark you calendars for next week to learn about safety improvements to this corridor.

The board proclaimed today Highland Huskies Day in recognition of their Cheer Team winning state!

Weld County Commissioners thanked and issued Recognition of Services Awards to two individuals for their time, effort and service.

Per the charter, the Commissioners elected a new Chairman of the Board, Pro-Tem and Coordinators