Staff Report / Brightonlocal.org

**Local Community Encouraged to Pick Up Free Seeds and Plants**

BRIGHTON, CO – The Brighton Recreation Center is currently hosting a free community event, offering seeds and plants to all attendees. Located in Community Room 101 at the Brighton Recreation Center, the event provides an opportunity for residents to explore and choose from a variety of seeds and plants.

The center has announced that it will remain open for another hour, giving visitors plenty of time to stop by and participate. This event is free and available to everyone in the community.

Residents are encouraged to visit and make use of this opportunity to enhance their gardening or plant collection.

Source: Brighton Rec Center

Source Type: Community

Source Location: Brighton

Brighton, CO

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Greeley Holds Night of Remembrance at Lincoln Park Gazebo

Greeley officials remind the public that the Night of Remembrance will be held Feb. 19 at Lincoln Park Gazebo, with United Way Weld County inviting people to join in a time of reflection and community.

Southbound I-25 on-ramp at Berthoud closed Thursday night

CDOT says the southbound I-25 on-ramp at CO 56 near Berthoud will be closed Thursday night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for guardrail repairs, with a detour directing southbound traffic to CO 60/Weld County Road 48 (exit 252) to turn around and enter I-25 South, and motorists should expect 10- to 15-minute delays.

Greeley Police investigate after man found dead outside apartment complex

Greeley police say they are investigating the Feb. 16 death of a 45-year-old man found with a head injury outside an apartment complex, calling it an isolated incident with no threat to the community as the Weld County Coroner’s Office will release the name and the investigation continues.

Greeley police thank Hispanic women for Valentine’s Day goodies

Greeley, Colo. — The Greeley Police Department thanked the Hispanic Women of Weld County for Valentine’s Day goodies in a post that also highlighted community partnerships with Loving Blooms of Greeley and included its contact number, 970-348-5000.

El Paso County tops Colorado impaired-driving fatalities; enforcement continues.

Colorado Department of Transportation data show that in 2025 the most impaired-driving fatalities occurred in El Paso County (29), Weld County (25), Denver County (22) and Adams County (21), and officials urged drivers to stay sober across the mountains, plains and cities during Presidents Week DUI enforcement.

Brighton Girls Safe in Recent Missing Person Alert

Two missing Hispanic girls safely located after suspicious sighting on Jessup St.

Greeley Police Warn Against Gift Card Scams

Greeley police warn: Avoid scam calls asking for gift cards.

Greeley Fire Offers Free CPR Training

Greeley Fire and AHA offer free monthly CPR training classes during February.

Greeley Braces for Bitter Wind Chill Conditions

Greeley residents urged to prepare for extreme cold and wind chill conditions.

Greeley Council Approves $350K Special Election Funding

Council funds special elections, explores housing solutions, and appoints new advisory representative.