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Three Men Arrested in Longmont Hotel Sting for Alleged Child Sex Solicitation

Three Men Arrested in Longmont Hotel Sting for Alleged Child Sex Solicitation

A joint sting operation at a Longmont hotel led to the arrest of three men accused of soliciting sex with minors, as law enforcement agencies crack down on human trafficking.
Sundance Film Festival’s Move to Boulder in 2027 Expected to Boost Longmont Tourism and Economy

Sundance Film Festival’s Move to Boulder in 2027 Expected to Boost Longmont Tourism and Economy

With the Sundance Film Festival relocating to Boulder in 2027, Longmont businesses, hotels, and creative industries should see an influx of visitors and new economic opportunities according to the Longmont Economic Development Partnership.
Boulder Polar Plunge Returns April 5 to Support Special Olympics Colorado

Boulder Polar Plunge Returns April 5 to Support Special Olympics Colorado

The 2025 Boulder Polar Plunge at the Boulder Reservoir on April 5 will bring together law enforcement, local organizations, and the community to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Colorado through a thrilling icy dip.
Colorado Rep. Gabe Evans Backs Bill to Prevent Medicare and Medicaid Fraud

Colorado Rep. Gabe Evans Backs Bill to Prevent Medicare and Medicaid Fraud

A new bipartisan bill co-introduced by Rep. Gabe Evans aims to reduce Medicare and Medicaid fraud by requiring states to identify deceased physicians, addressing billions in improper payments.
Douglas County School District Proposes Closing Three Elementary Schools Amid Declining Enrollment

Douglas County School District Proposes Closing Three Elementary Schools Amid Declining Enrollment

DCSD leaders have proposed permanently closing Saddle Ranch, Heritage, and Acres Green elementary schools starting in the 2026–2027 school year, citing declining enrollment and plans to adjust school boundaries and transition sixth grade to middle school. The school board will decide on the closures on April 22.
Colorado House Passes SB25-003 Gun Bill, Final Senate Vote Awaits Before Reaching Governor Polis

Colorado House Passes SB25-003 Gun Bill, Final Senate Vote Awaits Before Reaching Governor Polis

Senate Bill 25-003, which would impose new restrictions on certain semi-automatic firearm purchases, heads back to the Senate after House approval — while gun rights groups threaten legal action and Governor Polis is allegedly undecided on signing it into law.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Rally Thousands in Colorado, Face Pushback from State Republicans

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Rally Thousands in Colorado, Face Pushback from State Republicans

At massive rallies in Greeley and Denver, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized proposed budget cuts and promoted the Green New Deal. Colorado Rep. Gabe Evans and Rep. Lauren Boebert pushed back, calling their policies extreme and warning of impacts on the state’s oil and gas industry.
Demand for Immigration Attorneys Surges in Colorado Amid Trump Administration Policies

Demand for Immigration Attorneys Surges in Colorado Amid Trump Administration Policies

Immigration attorneys and nonprofits in Colorado report a sharp rise in demand for legal services as fear grows over President Trump’s renewed deportation efforts, with some firms seeing double the usual number of inquiries.
Gov. Polis Signs Bill Ensuring Equitable Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Care

Gov. Polis Signs Bill Ensuring Equitable Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Care

House Bill 25-1002, signed by Gov. Jared Polis, standardizes “medical necessity” for behavioral health services, preventing insurers from denying coverage based on internal criteria and reinforcing mental health parity laws in Colorado.
Colorado House Holds Final Vote on Semi-Automatic Firearms Bill Before Returning to Senate

Colorado House Holds Final Vote on Semi-Automatic Firearms Bill Before Returning to Senate

SB25-003, a bill restricting the sale of certain semi-automatic firearms, faces its final House vote today before heading back to the Senate for amendment approval—bringing it one step closer to Governor Polis' desk.