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.
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Cameron Peak Fire Crews Expect Major Firefighting Challenge Friday
A red flag warning has been instituted. Wildfire smoke in surrounding areas is expected to be elevated on Friday.
By The Numbers: How The Broncos Stack Up Against The Buccaneers
Longtime rival Tom Brady is coming back to Mile High this Sunday. This time he'll be in a Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform, which is still weird to see.
Cameron Peak Fire Grows Another 122 Acres, Containment to 17%
The fire was able to grow another 122 acres on Tuesday (Sept. 22) and now sits at 104,652 acres.
VIDEO: Monday Flight Shows Cameron Peak Fire Still Burning Strong
A Monday (Sept. 21) flight shows just how bad the "thumb" of the fire is still burning and smoking up.
By The Numbers: How The Broncos Stack Up Against The Steelers
The Denver Broncos face the Pittsburgh Steelers at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
How Did The Cameron Peak Fire Start?
The investigation is open but officials have previously theorized that the fire burning over 102,596 acres was human-caused.
15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing From Greeley
Havannah Meads is listed as missing by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. She was last seen on Aug. 28.
Increased Cameron Peak Fire Containment Expected in Coming Days
Currently there are more than 1,000 firefighters deployed to the fire. They've been working on constructing a boundary on the western, northern, and eastern perimeters.
How The Cameron Peak Fire Burns Through Snow
The Rist Canyon Fire Department captured a photo of how hotspots are still fired up.
Cameron Peak Fire Has Destroyed 54 Structures So Far
The Sept. 12 official report has the fire still at 102,596 Acres.