Fort Morgan

Meatpackers at Cargill in Fort Morgan have been locked out for 77 days after workers voted down a tentative union agreement. The prolonged lockout has caused multi-million dollar revenue loss to the city, impacting local planning. Both the union and Cargill are now awaiting next steps, with possibilities including modifying the last offer or returning to the bargaining table.

Cargill workers in Fort Morgan rejected a tentative contract to end a lockout. Over 1,700 meatpackers have been on strike since May 20 due to unresolved negotiations over wages and benefits.

A TSA agent discovered stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger's suitcase at Gulf Shores International Airport in Alabama. The cannonballs, taken from Fort Morgan, were found in a checked bag by a juvenile who placed them there, with the grandmother unaware of their presence. The artifacts were returned to Fort Morgan after authorities confirmed their origin.

TSA agents discovered stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger's suitcase during a security screening at Gulf Shores International Airport in Alabama. The cannonballs, stolen from Fort Morgan, were found in a checked bag after a juvenile placed them there, and the artifacts were later returned to the fort without charges.

A TSA agent discovered stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger's suitcase during a security screening at Gulf Shores International Airport. The cannonballs, stolen from Fort Morgan, were found wrapped in paper towels and returned to the fort after investigation.

TSA screeners at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport discovered five stolen cannonballs from Fort Morgan in a checked bag. The cannonballs, wrapped in paper towels, were confirmed not to contain explosives but were still prohibited from flying. The items were returned to Fort Morgan, and the facility's director declined prosecution.

A TSA agent discovered five Civil War-era artillery munitions wrapped in paper towels inside a checked bag at Gulf Shores International Airport. The items, stolen from Fort Morgan by a teen and transported by a grandmother, were confirmed non-explosive but prohibited. Local law enforcement and TSA officials secured the artifacts, which were later returned to Fort Morgan without charges.

A TSA officer discovered stolen cannonballs in a checked bag at Gulf Shores International Airport. The cannonballs, taken from Fort Morgan, were found to be inert but are banned from baggage, with the passenger unaware of their theft.

A TSA officer at Alabama’s Gulf Shores International Airport discovered five stolen cannonballs in a checked bag. The inert munitions, taken from nearby Fort Morgan, were identified as banned artifacts, and the passenger was unaware of their origin.

A TSA officer at Gulf Shores International Airport discovered five stolen cannonballs in a checked bag. The inert munitions, taken from Fort Morgan, were identified as banned artillery and the passenger was unaware of their origin.

Fort Morgan is preparing its 2027 budget with a 15% cut due to Cargill's lockout, leading to potential $15 million revenue loss and layoffs. Local businesses, like El Jacal Mexican Grill, report economic impacts from the plant's closure.

Hailstorms with baseball-sized ice hit Colorado's eastern plains, damaging cars and homes. Residents reported shattered windshields and broken windows, with meteorologists attributing the severe weather to the region's position in 'Hail Alley,' an area prone to frequent large hailstorms.