Hi I'm Pete Hanson, Market Manager for Townsquare Media in Northern Colorado, where I'm fortunate to work for a company and with a team of professionals dedicated to providing high quality media experiences for our audience, and outstanding business results for our clients. And I give thanks every day for being able to work and play here in NoCo right along with you.
Pete Hanson
D.C., N.Y. Buildings Evacuate As Quake Felt Across East
Air and train traffic was disrupted and hundreds of thousands were evacuated from buildings on the East Coast this afternoon following a magnitude 5.9 earthquake centered near Louisa, Virgina. The Pentagon and White House were among buildings evacuated. This less than 24-hours after a 5.3 magnitude quake shook southern Colorado.
Magnitutde 5.3 Quake Rattles Southern Colorado
The strongest earthquake to shake Colorado in forty years has rattled the southern part of the state near the New Mexico border. The series of quakes yesterday, capped by the 5.3 quake at 11:46 last night, were centered south of Cokedale in Las Animas County. Aftershocks were still being felt early this morning. The quake caused minor damage and rockslides in the area.
Amber Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old Aurora girl who police believe is with a 37-year-old man in a green Chevy Tahoe. Jasmine Colleen-Ila Fike is described as a 5-foot, 5-inch tall white girl, weighing about 130 pounds with shoulder-length brown hair and hazel eyes, possibly wearing a school uniform of dark blue sweat pants and a dark blue T-shirt with the letters "Cottage" o
Tornado Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect until 9:00pm MT tonight for portions of Northern Colorado including Weld County and the city of Greeley. A Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area. Stay tuned to TRI-102.5 for updates & possible warnings.
‘Realities For Children’ Seeks School Supply Donations For Local Abused Children
Back-to-school time is rapidly approaching across Northern Colorado, and there's a buzz of activity at area school supply stores as families stock up on notebooks and crayons. 'Realities for Children' is asking for your help in ensuring local abused children have what they need to start the year off right.
Singer Amy Winehouse Found Dead In Her London Home
27-year old Grammy Award winning singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London home this morning. The British entertainer had checked out of a treatment program just last month, and was preparing for an upcoming European tour to take place yet this summer. Winehouse has had a history of drug and alcohol abuse, and run-ins with the law.