🌱 How police tracked down the driver who tore up Northridge’s lawn

Good day Greeley! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How police tracked down the driver who tore up Northridge's lawn
• How would Greeley's proposed 0.6% tax hike change your city?
• Police seek witnesses after deadly Highway 34 crash near Greeley

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mainly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 58.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Eaton Man Arrested After High School Lawn Damage (northfortynews.com) — Northridge High School's lawn in Greeley sustained about $15,000 in damage after a vehicle allegedly drove in circles on the grass late Aug. 26. Police used school surveillance, traffic cameras and license plate reader data to identify an 18-year-old Eaton suspect, who was booked into Weld County Jail as the investigation continues.
   

2. Greeley Voters to Decide 0.6% Sales Tax Increase (northfortynews.com) — Greeley residents will vote this November on a proposed 0.6% sales and use tax increase that could raise about $20 million in its first year for local projects. The money would help fund a new Downtown Civic Campus, a major West Greeley recreation and arena complex, and improvements to parks, pools, trails, and community facilities across the city.
   

3. Two Killed in Highway 34 Crash Near Greeley (northfortynews.com) — Two people were killed when a driver allegedly ran a red light at U.S. 34 and Weld County Road 17 near Greeley, striking their car and closing westbound Highway 34 for hours. Greeley Police arrested a Denver man on vehicular homicide and drug DUI charges and are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact investigators.
   

4. Weld County Confirms First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2026 (longmontleader.com) — Weld County health officials have confirmed this year's first human West Nile virus case, with infected mosquitoes found in all three monitoring zones that include Greeley and nearby communities. Residents are urged to drain standing water, avoid dusk and dawn exposure, wear long sleeves and use repellent as Culex mosquitoes remain active into September.
   

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Friday September 4
• Common Grounds: Where A Lot Can Happen Over Coffee
  Greeley Chamber of Commerce Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce 902 7th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
  7:30 am
• Food Bank Training →
  Northern Colorado Youth for Christ Weld Food Bank, 1108 H St, Greeley, CO 80631, USA
  1:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Holiday - District Closed
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Wednesday September 9
• Northern Colorado Workforce Symposium
  Greeley Chamber of Commerce Aims Community College Welcome Center (5401 W. 20th St., Greeley, 80634)
• Jefferson HS Rebalance →
  Northern Colorado Youth for Christ 134 11th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
  9:30 am
• Emerging Leader Academy
  Greeley Chamber of Commerce The Ambry 716 16th St Greeley, CO 80631 United States
  1:00 pm
• Volleyball (V,JV,C) @ McAuliffe
  Brentwood Middle School S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy, 600 51st Ave, Greeley, CO 80
  4:15 pm

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Thursday September 3
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  Greeley Chamber of Commerce Greeley Area Chamber Depot 902 7th Ave Greeley CO 80631
  9:00 am
• Brentwood Obstacle Rebalance →
  Northern Colorado Youth for Christ 134 11th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
  11:30 am
• Franklin Rebalance- Group 2 →
  Northern Colorado Youth for Christ 134 11th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
  12:50 pm
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  Northern Colorado Youth for Christ 134 11th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
  2:00 pm

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