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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Weld County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 421 stories have been published about Weld County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Letters to the Editor: Don’t Let Trump Use California as a ‘Banking Service’ While Hitting State with Massive Cuts

Coverage: 2 sources

'We must respond to cuts that are devastating the California economy and the services we all rely upon,' writes an L.A. Times reader.Economy · Greeley See the Story

Greeley ends Grit's lease early amid contract disputes

Coverage: 2 sources

The City of Greeley has ended its lease with the Colorado Grit, prompting the team to announce plans to relocate for the 2026–2027 season.Hockey · Greeley See the Story

ARCA Menards West Series: 2025 Colorado 150 Race Preview | Kickin' the Tires

The fourth race of the 2025 ARCA Menards West Series season will take place this Saturday, May 24, at Colorado National Speedway (CNS). This 0.375-mile short-track, paved oval is located in Dacono near Erie, Colorado. The Colorado 150 will be the 20th race the West Series has held at this oval since 1995, when the late Mike Chase Dirk the inaugural race. The last time the race was held was during the 2021 campaign, which saw Joey Iest claim his …Dacono · Dacono Read Article

Resurrection Christian splits on first day of 3A state baseball tournament

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GREELEY — Resurrection Christian split a pair of games Friday during the first day of the Class 3A state baseball tournament at Butch Butler Field in Greeley. The No. 4 seed Cougars defeated No. 5 Montezuma-Cortez, 1-0, to advance before losing to No. 1 University, 5-2, to drop into the consolation bracket. RCS will now have to work its way back to the championship game beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday against either No. 6 The Classical Academy …Baseball · Greeley Read Article

Viken thrives as University advances to 3A baseball semis

GREELEY – A year ago, a crafty sophomore came out of the bullpen to steady University in its effort to get to the Class 3A baseball semifinal. This year, Gage Viken, now a steady junior, wanted the ball from the start. And he showed why. Viken threw a complete game, giving up just three hits and one earned run, all while striking out nine hitters to lead the Bulldogs to a 5-2 win over Resurrection Christian. The Bulldogs return to Butch Butler o…Baseball · Greeley Read Article

Where Is Jonelle Matthews’ Killer Now? Revisiting the 12-Year-Old’s Murder — and How Steven Pankey Evaded Police for Decades

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Days before Christmas in 1984, 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews vanished from her Colorado home RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty ; Weld County District Attorney's Office via AP A photo of Jonelle Matthews is shown as Assistant district attorney Robb Miller speaks with the jury in Weld County District Court on November 2, 2021 in Greeley, Colorado;Â Steve Pankey poses for a mugshot/On Dec. 20, 1984, Jonelle Matthews disappeared f…Greeley · Greeley Read Article

Next Question: Where does waste removed from Chevron's oil well blowout go?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Chevron has already removed 7,000 cubic yards of soil and 89,000 gallons of liquid, according to state regulators.Chevron · Weld County Read Article

Bandimere Speedway owners secure first parcel northeast of Denver for future track site

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The owners of Bandimere Speedway have acquired their first parcel of land in the Hudson area of Weld County this week, marking a key step toward establishing a new location for the iconic racing venue. “While our family hasn’t been operating a schedule of races in Colorado, we have been working to continue the legacy of automobile racing that (was) started by my parents back in 1958,” said Bandimere Speedway chief spiritual officer, John C. Band…Hudson, Colorado · Hudson Read Article