Morgan County News

Alyson Gardner, 5, draws for prizes during the GOP Gala Saturday at the Country Steak-Out. More than 100 people showed up for the GOP Gala put on by the Morgan County Republican Party Central Committee on Saturday at the Country Steak-Out. That turnout made up probably the largest crowd the gala has seen in recent years, some observers said.

Fort Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce directors welcomed four newly elected board members Friday.

Bond was set Thursday at $300,000 for Ahmed Abdi of Greeley, accused in the stabbing death of a woman tentatively identified as Warsan Aden of Fort Morgan.

The Greeley/Weld Small Business Development Center is expanding its current operations to cover Morgan County and 12 other counties in the Northeast-East Central region of Colorado.

Two agencies involved in the investigation of a fatal stabbing in Fort Morgan have declined to release information on the case, citing a gag order.

A woman was stabbed to death in her apartment at the 400 block of West Kiowa in Ft.

Jane Norton, left, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, chats with Vickie Edwards and other Morgan County Republicans at a local meet and greet Monday.

Roaring through Fort Collins with an enthusiasm not seen in months, the Poudre River got a shot of extra water late last week and through the weekend, thanks in part to Xcel Energy's need to store water for its power plant in Morgan County.

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for eastern Weld County, Morgan County and south and east.

Educator Barbara Keenan told about 50 people about the different immigrant groups that have come to Morgan County over the years during a presentation at the United Methodist Church on Tuesday.

Morgan police Arrests A juvenile was arrested for domestic violence, assault, violation of restraining order, illegal consumption of alcohol and vandalism, 501 Cove Lane, Saturday, 4:33 a.m., held without bond.

Two sentenced Two defendants have been sentenced in Morgan County District Court: Ernest Christofferson, 37, Burlington, Iowa, 6 months jail and $2,269.32 for violating a restraining order, 6 months jail and $78 for violating bond conditions; four other counts of violating a restraining order, three counts of sexual assault on a child and one count ...

Now that H1N1 flu seems to be affecting more Morgan County residents, people must decide when the time is right to seek help, whether it's a call to the doctor, a visit to urgent care or truly an emergency that should be cared for at the hospital, according to a news release from East Morgan County Hospital and Brush Family Medicine.

Times Publisher David McClain cuts the ribbon at a celebration of the 125th anniversary of The Fort Morgan Times on Friday.

County court Defendants appearing in Morgan County Court, paying penalty assessments or assessed default judgments and charges: Frederick F. Appelgren, 50, Brush, $209.50 and 180 days jail for violating bond conditions; found not guilty of violating a restraining order.

Two burglary suspects who led police on a long foot chase early Wednesday morning through a south central Fort Morgan neighborhood have been apprehended and charged with second-degree burglary.

Diane Schulte, left, and Norma Kroskob of The Flower Petaler receive a plaque from Mayor Jack Darnell during the Fort Morgan City Council meeting on Tuesday evening.

The local 4-H Senior Record Book winners were the featured guests at last week's Fort Morgan Rotary Club meeting.

Recognizing that many individuals often play an important role in achieving the success of an organization, including those who often reside outside of its four walls and in the community, Colorado Plains Medical Center is seeking nominations for its third annual Exceptional Service and Achievement award.

Plea entered Zachary Osburn, 23, of Wiggins has entered a guilty plea in Morgan County District Court to one count each of firing prairie or woods and driving while under the influence and two counts of probation violation.