Paving Projects Done, Chip Seal Resurfacing to Start

The asphalt paving projects planned for this summer have been completed, and next week the chip seal phase of the city’s street improvement plan is scheduled.

The chip seal contractor will be laying down the rock chips on the streets targeted for resurfacing on Friday, Aug. 17, according to the following rough schedule:

8 a.m. – Start on Aspen Street (Gateway to Burlington)

9 a.m. (approximate) &nda...

Local Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charge

A Fort Morgan man was arrested this week on a child pornography charge after a joint investigation by the Fort Morgan Police Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The joint investigation began in July. On Wednesday, Aug. 8, a search warrant was executed on a residence belonging to Vernon Ivey, 58, as part of this criminal investigation.

The FMPD worked in conjunction with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office...

City Resident Bitten by Rabid Bat

A bat that bit a Fort Morgan resident on Wednesday morning in a home on Lake Street tested positive for rabies.

At 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, a Fort Morgan Police Department animal control officer responded to a possible animal bite in the 700 block of Lake. On arrival the officer spoke with the victim and noted a small wound on the victim’s upper arm.

The victi...

Law Enforcement Serves Up Special Olympics Fundraiser

The Fort Morgan Police Department is partnering with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office to protect and “serve” our community through a benefit fundraiser for Special Olympics Colorado.

Join your local law enforcement personnel at the Country Steak-Out on Friday, Aug. 17, from 5 to 9 p.m. and “Tip a Cop, Help an Athlete.”

Fort Morgan police officers and Morgan County deputies will be working with Special Olympic athlet...

Fort Morgan Police to Host Another Citizen Academy

The Fort Morgan Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2018 Citizen Police Academy.

The Citizen Police Academy is a 10-week program designed to provide members of the community with an in-depth look at local law enforcement. During the academy, students will be exposed to a variety of topics that will give them an overview of the Fort Mo...

No Story Time During August at Library

The Fort Morgan Public Library will not be hosting Family Story Time from July 29 through Aug. 30.

Library staffers plan to use this time to prepare for the upcoming school year and develop new programs for children of all ages. Family Story Time will resume Sept. 4.

The library staff apologizes for any inconvenience.

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Philip K. Dick Book Club Starting at Library

The Fort Morgan Public Library is starting a new club called Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams Book Club.

The book club members will come together monthly to discuss the short stories in Dick’s book “Electric Dreams,” and then watch together the corresponding episodes from the Amazon Prime TV series called “Philip K. Di...

FMPD to Start Drone Program with Grant from Cargill

The Fort Morgan Police Department is developing a drone program that was recently helped by a generous $3,000 grant from Cargill Meat Solutions.

Cargill Meat Solution General Manager Tyler Luft, center right, presents a check for $3,000 to Fort Morgan Police Department Chief of Public Safety Paul Schultz, center left. The generous donation will be used to purchase a drone and associated equipment ...

Electric Line Rebuild to Start July 17

Beginning Tuesday, July 17, the Fort Morgan Light and Power Department will be rebuilding a main transmission line and the project could potentially cause unexpected power outages.

The line to be rebuilt is a 115 kV main electric transmission line from the Henderson Substation near Walmart to the substation near Cargill Meat Solutions. This project is part of a 10-year plan to improve the city’s electric system reliability...

New Exhibit Features Local Vintage Postcards

A new exhibit recently opened in the Fort Morgan Museum’s Lower Gallery: Vintage Postcards of Morgan County.

The exhibit features postcards showcasing various eras of Main Street, the rodeo, area churches, previous businesses and local railroad history. Several postcards on display date back to the late 1800s and span into the 1900s.

Collecting postcards is the t...

New Exhibit Features Local Vintage Postcards

A new exhibit recently opened in the Fort Morgan Museum’s Lower Gallery: Vintage Postcards of Morgan County.

The exhibit features postcards showcasing various eras of Main Street, the rodeo, area churches, previous businesses and local railroad history. Several postcards on display date back to the late 1800s and span into the 1900s.

Collecting postcards is the t...

Law Enforcement Serves Up Special Olympics Fundraiser

The Fort Morgan Police Department is partnering with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office to protect and “serve” our community through a benefit fundraiser for Special Olympics Colorado.

Join your local law enforcement personnel at the Country Steak-Out on Friday, Aug. 17, from 5 to 9 p.m. and “Tip a Cop, Help an Athlete.”

Fort Morgan police officers and Morgan County deputies will be working with Special Olympic athletes at the restaurant...

Fort Morgan Police to Host Another Citizen Academy

The Fort Morgan Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2018 Citizen Police Academy.

The Citizen Police Academy is a 10-week program designed to provide members of the community with an in-depth look at local law enforcement. During the academy, students will be exposed to a variety of topics that will give them an overview of the Fort Mo...

FMPD to Start Drone Program with Grant from Cargill

The Fort Morgan Police Department is developing a drone program that was recently helped by a generous $3,000 grant from Cargill Meat Solutions.

Cargill Meat Solution General Manager Tyler Luft, center right, presents a check for $3,000 to Fort Morgan Police Department Chief of Public Safety Paul Schultz, center left. The generous donation will be used to purchase a drone and associated equipment ...

No Story Time During August at Library

The Fort Morgan Public Library will not be hosting Family Story Time from July 29 through Aug. 30.

Library staffers plan to use this time to prepare for the upcoming school year and develop new programs for children of all ages. Family Story Time will resume Sept. 4.

The library staff apologizes for any inconvenience.

 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! www.f...

Philip K. Dick Book Club Starting at Library

The Fort Morgan Public Library is starting a new club called Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams Book Club.

The book club members will come together monthly to discuss the short stories in Dick’s book “Electric Dreams,” and then watch together the corresponding episodes from the Amazon Prime TV series called “Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams.” The group will di...

New Exhibit Features Local Vintage Postcards

A new exhibit recently opened in the Fort Morgan Museum’s Lower Gallery: Vintage Postcards of Morgan County.

The exhibit features postcards showcasing various eras of Main Street, the rodeo, area churches, previous businesses and local railroad history. Several postcards on display date back to the late 1800s and span into the 1900s.

Collecting postcards is the t...

Children's Programs Offered

"Romp-n-Stomp" - Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 am - $3 per visit or $9 per month. Young children will enjoy this class designed to develop motor skills. Children will participate in obstacle courses, games, hand-eye coordination and movement exer...Read on...