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šŸŒ± Why Lovelandā€™s former fire chief is back in charge again

Loveland, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Loveland! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Lovelandā€™s former fire chief is back in charge again
  • See what Loveland police handled in Mondayā€™s busy call log
  • How Lovelandā€™s tiny clerk team keeps city government running smoothly

Also on today's calendar: Farm-Fresh Fridays - Lunch every Friday! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very windy in the afternoon, with a high of 85 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 67, low: 39.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 68 and low of 35 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Loveland (CO) Interim Chief Says He Was Heartbroken for the Firefighters (firefighternation.com) ā€” Loveland Fire Rescue Authority has brought back former chief Randy Mirowski as interim chief for six months to stabilize the department after recent leadership upheaval. He says his focus will be calming tensions, supporting firefighters, and mapping a path from the departmentā€™s current challenges to a stronger future, with heavy input from LFRA staff and attention to budget and staffing needs.
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2. Fort Collins man facing criminal impersonation charge: Loveland public safety log (reporterherald.com) ā€” Loveland residents can see a snapshot of recent police activity, including an overnight arrest of a Fort Collins man on criminal impersonation and weapons charges and a warrant arrest of a Loveland man on Iā€‘25. The daily log also notes several shoplifting, DUI, assault, and theft calls from around town, offering a clear view of current public safety trends.
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3. Mayor Pat McFall honored clerk's office for behind-the-scenes work that keeps municipal government on track (reporterherald.com) ā€” Lovelandā€™s mayor has formally honored the small but busy City Clerkā€™s Office team for the massive amount of licensing, records, and meeting support work they handled in 2025. During a proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week, staff highlighted hundreds of CORA requests and extensive council support, celebrating the recognition at the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and over lunch downtown.
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4. New reservoir in northern Colorado starts to fill with water (kdvr.com) ā€” A major new water project just west of Loveland, the Chimney Hollow Reservoir, has begun its initial fill after four years of construction. The reservoir will eventually supply 12 northern Colorado communities and is undergoing careful monitoring for possible uranium from surrounding rock as it slowly builds toward full capacity over the next few years.
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5. Arrest made in 2021 fatal hit-and-run that killed bicyclist (coloradoan.com) ā€” A Loveland resident has been arrested in connection with a 2021 hit-and-run crash on North Shields Street that killed bicyclist Luis ā€œDarnellā€ Loma. Larimer County investigators say years of evidence work led to identifying the suspect, who now faces felony charges and has a court date set for April 27, while authorities still seek additional information from the public.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Are they starting to drain the hydrants?
    Our water has turned an ugly brown but I don't remember my bill saying anything about it. Anyone else? (Nextdoor Marianna Farms)
  • Lost Barred Rock CHICKEN.
    Very sweet and healthy. She was found in the alley between E 5th and E 6th streets behind 1445 E. 5th St. I have her safe in my smaller coop fencedā€¦ (Nextdoor Osborn Park)
  • GrubHub posted a job opening for Grubhub Driver - Loveland, CO - Fast Cash, Flexible Work! in Loveland. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Fort Collins. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Loveland here.

Ok Loveland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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