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RE-1 Valley schools seek teachers, principals, specialists for 2026-27
Education

RE-1 Valley schools seek teachers, principals, specialists for 2026-27

A high school principal, academic advisor and specialist jobs are open across RE-1 Valley, signaling a staffing squeeze that could affect classes, support and activities.

Lisa Park2m read
Logan County healthcare hiring grows with radiology, patient care jobs
Healthcare

Logan County healthcare hiring grows with radiology, patient care jobs

A travel radiology job paying about $2,332 a week is turning heads in Logan County, but the bigger story is whether those openings can keep care close to home.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez5m read
137-Acre Logan County Farmland Sells South of Fleming
Business

137-Acre Logan County Farmland Sells South of Fleming

A 137.67-acre farm south of Fleming carried a $140,000 price tag, or about $1,017 an acre, with 114.24 cropland acres and planted wheat income.

Sarah Chen2m read
Sterling switches emergency alerts to Everbridge, residents must re-register
Government

Sterling switches emergency alerts to Everbridge, residents must re-register

If you were on CodeRED, you are not automatically on Everbridge. Sterling and Logan County residents must re-register or risk missing weather, evacuation and safety alerts.

Marcus Williams2m read
Sterling Council appoints Marty Smock, still faces one vacancy
Government

Sterling Council appoints Marty Smock, still faces one vacancy

Sterling filled its Ward 2 seat with Marty Smock, but one council vacancy still leaves residents without a full seven-member voice on city business.

James Thompson2m read
Six NJC students recognized for excellence, leadership in Sterling
Education

Six NJC students recognized for excellence, leadership in Sterling

Six NJC students were honored for excellence and leadership, with Alan Acevado Dagda and Reina Roberts showing how Sterling talent can grow into Logan County's future workforce.

Sarah Chen2m read
NJC braces for tighter budget as Colorado shortfall deepens
Education

NJC braces for tighter budget as Colorado shortfall deepens

Sterling’s NJC could face fewer classes, tighter staffing and delayed training if Colorado’s $1.5 billion shortfall squeezes state aid.

Lisa Park2m read
Illegal burn sparks debris fire in dry Logan County conditions
Community

Illegal burn sparks debris fire in dry Logan County conditions

A prohibited unattended burn on CR 32 spread to tires and debris as Logan County stayed dry. Sterling Fire Department warned illegal burns can bring tickets, fines and fast-moving fire.

Marcus Williams2m read
Ivory League closes Sterling Concert Series season with local performance
Community

Ivory League closes Sterling Concert Series season with local performance

The Ivory League closed Sterling’s concert season at NJC’s Dorothy Corsberg Theater, showing how a homegrown quartet keeps local arts on the calendar.

Marcus Williams2m read
Idea Farming 2026 brings ag producers, startups together in Sterling
Business

Idea Farming 2026 brings ag producers, startups together in Sterling

Producers in Sterling sized up ag-tech tools Thursday, from virtual fences to satellite irrigation, as Logan County pushed for options that could cut costs before next season.

Sarah Chen2m read
Sterling library puzzle swap, museum program offer family weekend fun
Community

Sterling library puzzle swap, museum program offer family weekend fun

A Saturday puzzle swap and a $1.50 museum program give Logan County families easy weekend plans. The Smithsonian-backed exhibit adds a rare local history stop.

Lisa Park4m read
Logan County commissioners to discuss I-76 signage at April 14 work session
Government

Logan County commissioners to discuss I-76 signage at April 14 work session

An I-76 signage item topped Logan County commissioners’ April 14 work session agenda, a small topic with real stakes for travel, freight and wayfinding.

Marcus Williams2m read
Sterling event to unveil regional report on community well-being
Community

Sterling event to unveil regional report on community well-being

Workforce housing is the region’s biggest development barrier, and a Sterling gathering will put Logan County leaders on the spot with a new well-being report.

Lisa Park2m read
Logan County commissioners weigh testifying against state wildlife appointees
Government

Logan County commissioners weigh testifying against state wildlife appointees

Logan County commissioners are weighing a challenge to two Polis appointees on Colorado’s wildlife board, where rules can affect hunting, ranching and land use across the county.

James Thompson2m read
North Sterling State Park drives recreation, tourism for Logan County
Community

North Sterling State Park drives recreation, tourism for Logan County

North Sterling is Logan County’s year-round outdoor hub, drawing families, anglers, campers and visitors while supporting local businesses well beyond summer.

Sarah Chen5m read
Logan County commissioners to review irrigation, energy and building issues
Government

Logan County commissioners to review irrigation, energy and building issues

Springdale Ditch shares, a Clearway Energy project and a county building issue will all come before commissioners, with $145,737 in recent ditch work in the background.

Marcus Williams2m read
Fleming students watch Colorado Supreme Court hear arguments in Holyoke
Education

Fleming students watch Colorado Supreme Court hear arguments in Holyoke

Fleming High students saw the Colorado Supreme Court weigh real cases in Holyoke, including a challenge to the reasonable-doubt instruction that guides juries.

Lisa Park2m read
Sterling police host statewide use-of-force training for officers
Government

Sterling police host statewide use-of-force training for officers

Sterling hosted a one-day statewide class on how stress shapes use-of-force decisions, putting Logan County at the center of officer training.

James Thompson2m read
Sterling police handle 938 calls, 58 arrests in February
Government

Sterling police handle 938 calls, 58 arrests in February

Sterling Police logged 938 calls and 58 arrests in February, with traffic stops, accidents and other routine calls driving much of the workload.

James Thompson2m read
Northeastern Junior College anchors Logan County workforce, health and culture
Education

Northeastern Junior College anchors Logan County workforce, health and culture

Northeastern Junior College in Sterling anchors Logan County’s workforce training, healthcare pipeline and community life. Its programs supply nurses, technicians and skilled workers who keep local services and businesses running.

Lisa Park2m read
Sterling police honor emergency dispatchers as backbone of public safety
Government

Sterling police honor emergency dispatchers as backbone of public safety

Sterling police marked dispatchers’ week by spotlighting the Sterling Emergency Communications Center, which answers Logan County’s emergency calls and coordinates help around the clock.

Marcus Williams2m read
Tractors help Sterling crews contain 10-acre grass fire north of town
Community

Tractors help Sterling crews contain 10-acre grass fire north of town

Tractors and firefighters stopped a 10-acre grass fire north of Sterling before it could spread farther along County Road 41.

Sarah Chen2m read
Sterling's 1910 Logan County Courthouse Remains Civic and Historic Landmark
Government

Sterling's 1910 Logan County Courthouse Remains Civic and Historic Landmark

The Logan County Courthouse in Sterling, a Classical Revival building designed by John J. Huddart and completed in 1910, remains an active center of county government and a listed property on the National Register of Historic Places. Its restored central rotunda, collection of local artworks and historical items, and location in the Downtown Sterling Historic District make it a focal point for civic services, heritage tourism, and local history research.

Marcus Williams2m read
Sterling pauses tornado siren tests for repairs to aging equipment
Government

Sterling pauses tornado siren tests for repairs to aging equipment

Sterling found aging equipment during tornado siren tests and paused the system for repairs, putting backup alerts back in focus before storm season.

Marcus Williams2m read
Sterling downtown district fuels local jobs, tourism and community life
Business

Sterling downtown district fuels local jobs, tourism and community life

Sterling's downtown historic district anchors local jobs and tourism, hosting events that draw residents into the courthouse square.

Sarah Chen2m read
Historic jail reborn, The Annex fuels entrepreneurship in Sterling
Business

Historic jail reborn, The Annex fuels entrepreneurship in Sterling

The Annex converted the former Logan County jail into a community driven small business incubator, coworking space and events venue in downtown Sterling, providing affordable short term offices and high speed internet to entrepreneurs across northeast Colorado. The project preserves local heritage while supporting startup formation, increasing evening foot traffic for nearby shops, and linking entrepreneurs from Crook, Fleming and Iliff to regional business counseling and workforce training.

Sarah Chen2m read
Hot ashes spark garbage can fire on California Avenue, police respond quickly
Community

Hot ashes spark garbage can fire on California Avenue, police respond quickly

Hot ashes ignited a garbage can on California Avenue, but a witness moved it away from the house and called 911 before flames spread.

Marcus Williams2m read
Haxtun students bring math learning to Ball Arena with NBA Hoops
Education

Haxtun students bring math learning to Ball Arena with NBA Hoops

Haxtun fifth- and sixth-grade students traveled 150-plus miles to Ball Arena on March 30, 2026, and posed with KJ Simpson, Curtis Jones and Rocky as part of an NBA Math Hoops visit.

Lisa Park2m read
Logan County Extension Anchors 4-H, Agriculture and Community Education
Education

Logan County Extension Anchors 4-H, Agriculture and Community Education

Logan County CSU Extension in Sterling serves as the local hub for youth development, agricultural technical assistance, and community education, linking county residents to Colorado State University research and statewide networks. Its programs support 4-H enrollment and clubs, livestock and forage testing, food preservation and family science projects, and county fair coordination, all of which affect local public health, economic resilience, and workforce development.

Lisa Park2m read