Jacob Laxen is Townsquare Media’s Northern Colorado Digital Managing Editor. The Minnesota native moved to Northern Colorado in 2016 and plans to stay because the snow melts here. Laxen loves multi-course dining at Chimney Park, Cafe Vino and Simmer. He’s a beer geek who especially enjoys Odell, New Belgium and Funkwerks. While the former USA Today reporter has a face for radio, he works behind the scenes managing websites, social media and working on major projects.
Jacob Laxen
7 Northern Colorado Shootings Reported Since Thursday
There have been multiple incidents reported in Fort Collins, Greeley and Windsor since Thursday (Oct. 29). At least one person has been killed in the shootings. Another was in critical condition.
Camera Captures Mountain Lion Family Near Fort Collins
A Laporte family's security camera caught a Mountain Lion family up close and personal.
Greeley Police Reports 3 Separate Halloween Night Shootings
Greeley Police dealt with three shootings during a three-hour span on Halloween night 2020.
PHOTOS: CSU Rams Fall 38-17 in 2020 Season Opener
Marcus McElroy and Trey McBride scored touchdowns for the Rams.
Despite Heavy Snow, Cameron Peak Fire Has 3 Smoke Hotspots
A Tuesday aerial reconnaissance flight found smoke visible in three specific spots despite there being more than a foot of snow across the fire.
How Colorado’s Fires Still Burn Despite Snowfall
Up to two feet of snow dumped over the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires, but officials say it won't be enough to fully extinguish the flames.
Donations Being Accepted For Wildfire Victims
Denver7 is hosting a telethon on Monday.
Driver Extricated After Sunday I-25 Crash Near Loveland
Crews were able to get the driver out about 30 minutes after arriving on the scene.
Cameron Peak, East Troublesome Fires Covering Over 400,000 Combined Acres
Colorado's two largest fires ever currently burn less about 10 miles apart over Northern Colorado land.
Colorado’s 3 Largest Fires Ever Have Come in 2020
Drought conditions throughout the state have allowed fires to spread like, well, wildfires.