Provided by: North Metro Fire Rescue

North Metro Fire Rescue fire fighters took first place today in the First Annual Great Balls of Fire Meatball Cooking Contest on behalf of the Colorado Make-A-Wish. The team competed against three other finalists. The meatballs were evaluated on taste, presentation, creativity and "The Story Behind the Meatball." North Metro's winning recipe was titled, "Angela's Mea...
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Provided by: Frank Newton

Thornton's 2009 Fourth of July celebration adds Thornton Community Band (TCB) to its pre-fireworks lineup. Dubbed "Thornton's newest musical sensation" by Inside Thornton magazine, TCB will perform onstage from 6-7pm at the open fields at 108th and Colorado. Formed just 18 months ago, but already with multiple concert successes, TCB "has enjoyed tremendous suppo...
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Provided by: Kristin Morin/YourHub.com

The recent soggy weather that has doused much of the metro area with rain in recent weeks will help keep fire danger low, but safety officials are still urging residents to skip personal fireworks this season. At least three communities in the north metro area are banning all personal fireworks this season in the hopes residents will instead opt for professional dis...
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Provided by: City of Thornton

The funnel cloud appeared over Thornton/Westminster at about 4:35 p.m. June 9. Click on the photo to enlarge the picture.
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Provided by: Rob Bollinger

Accomplished Horizon High School basketball star Rachel Bollinger has staked her claim in the Long Jump pits of 2009! After qualifying for the Colorado State Track and Field Event last Friday at the Front Range Conference Track and Field Meet with a jump of sixteen feet, eight inches; Rachel made her third consecutive State Track and Field appearance on Thursday of ...
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