MORGAN COUNTY 2018 STORM EVENT Residents be wary of unsolicited/uninvited persons offering storm damage repairs. Verify their contractors license BEFORE they do any work for you-call MC Planning & Zoning at 970-542-3526.

A Severe Thunderstorm WATCH has been issued for Morgan County until 9:00 pm Monday. Please monitor news media or weather apps for possibility of warnings later on.

Severe Thunderstorm WARNING western Morgan County until 6:00 pm. NOTE: potential TENNIS BALL-size hail possible. Storm is SW of Jackson Lake moving SE. Be prepared to take cover. Additional warnings likely.

Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for NW Morgan County until 8:15 am. *NOTE* this same storm resulted in tornado warnings being issued in Weld County, and produced at least one tornado in the Grover area as it was moving south, though that warning has expired

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood WARNING for Southern Morgan County until 745 PM MDT. Radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain - 2-3" of rain reported south of a Wiggins to Fort Morgan line. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

*CANCEL* The Medina Alert for fatal hit and run Morgan County I-76 earlier this morning is cancelled, vehicle has been located.

Every 15 Minutes crash scenario-high school kids involved in crash-fatalities and injuries. One DUU driver under arrest

Area high school students learning consequences of drinking and driving. More to follow

Every 15 Minutes scenario. Pretty tough call to make-in jail for drinking and driving...and killing a friend

Every 15 Minutes scenario - mom having to see son in jail, being advised in court on felony charges. Won't be home for dinner...or back in school tomorrow.

Every 15 Minutes scenario - felony vehicular homicide charges advisement by Judge Schingle. Potentially LONG prison sentences.

Coffee With A Cop - tomorrow join the Brush Police Dept, Colorado State Patrol and MCSO at the McDonald' in Brush, 1035 N Colorado Ave. October 3rd from 8:00 until 10:00 am. Bring your questions and the coffee's on us!

Media release from MCSO following Officer Involved Shooting in Fort Morgan, including written document and brief video clip, can be found on MCSO website: morgansheriff.net/mcso/2018-medi…

Auto Theft Suspect - stolen Jeep Cherokee stolen from Yuma 9-21-18, fled from Fort Morgan PD early morning 9-24, veh abandoned 300 Blk Aurora St. If you know the identity of this man, contact FMPD (Ofcr. Renteria 970-542-3930 x3238

Wiggins Police investigated an incident where a Wiggins MS student threatened to shoot other students. Officers believed threat was credible and took student into custody Thursday afternoon. Charges are pending and officers believe there is no threat to students or staff,

Nebraska Panhandle Honor Flight coming into Fort Morgan tomorrow PM, stopping at Maveriks station sometime after 3:15

*** UPDATE *** Nebraska Panhandle Honor Flight is in Kimball, NE right now, with an estimated time to arrive in Fort Morgan around 3:00 pm.

We want to congratulate law enforcement veteran and long-time Undersheriff Dave Martin, of being voted in as “Sheriff-Elect”. Dave will become the 21st Sheriff of Morgan County, Colorado since 1889, when Amos A. Smith was appointed as the first County Sheriff.

LOTS of silent and live auction items at Morgan County Golden Stars BBQ tonight at Country Steak Out!

Sheriff-Elect Dave Martin has announced his command staff when sworn into office in January. They will have nearly 100 yrs of LE experience between them. CONGRATS!!! Undersheriff- Jon Horton Commander, Field Operations Div- Jon Holt Commander, Jail Operations Div- Barney Padgett