Views from the nation’s press
A once-promising effort in Congress intended to incentivize the building of millions of homes now seems to be falling apart — a victim of populist politics gone awry.
From the archives for April 20, 2026: A chorus line
From the Loveland Reporter-Herald archives stored at the Loveland Museum.
Colorado Department of Human Services under investigation amid turnover, complaints and nearly $3 million in payouts
The Denver Post’s review of internal complaints and interviews with seven current and former agency leaders and workers paint a picture of a toxic work environment.
A Colorado woman, defrauded of $58,000 by a dating match, says a bill requiring bank delays would’ve saved her
“I was devastated,” Arvada resident Debbie Fox said of falling victim to fraud. “My body collapsed to the floor. I couldn’t comprehend this amount of harm that was done to me.”
CDOT plans to tap interstate express-lane tolls to help fund Bustang
Bustang “has become a backbone of the state’s transit operations along the interstates,” Colorado Department of Transportation Director Shoshana Lew said.
Lawmakers prep for final dash on housing, data centers, gambling in the Colorado legislature this week
The Colorado legislature has less than a month to complete its work — both giving the 100 lawmakers and dozens of lobbyists a light at the end of the tunnel and turning up the pressure.
Loveland City Council to weigh Madison Ave. zoning fix
The property in question consists of five contiguous lots, spanning portions of the 200 and 300 blocks of Madison Avenue north of First Street.
Dan Ostermiller celebrates 50 years of sculpting
Ostermiller, the renowned Loveland sculptor, is finishing a show to be displayed at a gallery in Santa Fe this summer
Loveland weather for Monday: Sunny, high near 80 degrees
The National Weather Service forecast for Monday is sunshine with a high near 80 degrees.
Reporter-Herald’s High Fives: Athletes, teams who made an impact last week
This week’s High Fives include record-breaking track and field performances, streaking baseball teams and golf winners
Bomb threat deplanes United flight at Denver International Airport
A bomb threat investigation at Denver International Airport forcibly deplaned hundreds of passengers from a United Airlines flight on Sunday, airport officials said.
Loveland interim chief says he was heartbroken for the firefighters (Five Questions)
The Loveland Reporter-Herald sat down with Mirowski to ask what it’s like to be back in the familiar position and what his plans are for the next six months during his term.
Supreme Court will hear religious preschools’ challenge over exclusion from Colorado’s taxpayer-funded program
The court agreed Monday to take up the appeal from St. Mary Catholic Parish, which is supported by the Republican Trump administration.
Things to do in the Loveland area on Monday: Loveland Loves to Read Author Talk by Ariel Lawhon, poetry reading and more
Today
Loveland Loves to Read Author Talk by Ariel Lawhon: 7 p.m., Thompson Valley High School, 1669 Eagle Drive, Loveland. “The Frozen River” and Lawhon are the city’s the 2026...
Will: This tax would rain a wealth of unintended consequences
If in November’s referendum Californians unwisely enact a wealth tax, they will illustrate two axioms: Wisdom is the anticipation of consequences. And we are punished not for our sins but by them.
Lakewood voters’ thwarting of zoning changes was a ‘kick in the gut’ — reflecting a big challenge in housing debate
“This clearly shows that residents are the ultimate form of local control,” said the Colorado Municipal League’s Kevin Bommer, adding that participatory democracy “isn’t always pret...
Critics question feds’ plans for future of Colorado River: In years of severe drought, ‘the system is failing’
“We’re not looking at an incremental step here,” said Brad Udall of Colorado State University. “We’re looking at a complete redo of how we operate this resource that affects 40 million p...
Val McCullough: Though dying, Ben Sasse is teaching others to live
He’s dying of cancer, and it’s hard not to fall in love with him. At first glance, he looks like your next-door neighbor getting his yard ready for summer. Yet he knows he won’t live to see the summer. His name is Ben Sasse.
Letters: What has the war in Iran accomplished?
We’re now well into the second month of Trump’s war in Iran, so let’s see where we are and what we’ve accomplished. Although, Trump has made this difficult to gauge as he has never really told us what his goals are. Regime change? Sure we’r…
Things to do in the Loveland area on Sunday: Honor Flight Escort of Heroes, RepRap Fest and more
The High Plains Honor Flight Escort of Heroes will take place Sunday morning in Loveland.
Loveland may need tax increase or service cuts by 2028, CFO says
Speaking Friday at a City Council planning retreat, Waldes warned that the city cannot sustain its current level of services under existing tax rates, particularly as capital needs continue to grow.
Voting now open for Larimer County’s next ‘I Voted’ sticker, art by local students
A lucky Larimer County high school student will have their “I Voted” sticker design mailed to over 275,000 voters come Election Day 2026. Now it’s up to the community to choose their favorite design.
2 brewpubs to find new downtown Loveland homes
Two brewpubs — one moving into downtown Loveland and another moving to a larger space there — received grants this week from the Loveland Downtown Development Authority to help with construction in a pair of century-old buildings.
Educator engages Loveland students with bees
Neely Harris developed a fascination with bees, which she uses to teach students, saying its particularly engaging for kids with disabilities.
This week in Loveland history for April 19-25, 2026
A look back at 10, 25, 50 and 120 years ago in Loveland-area news, from the archives of the Loveland Reporter-Herald.
UNC Bears’ new linebackers coach is no stranger to football program in Greeley
“My relationship with Ed and my relationship with Preston, if I didn’t know them I don’t think I’d be here,” Tuiaki said. “I think, obviously, there’s a trust factor there. People want to hire…
