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The Weld County District Attorney’s Office announced on July 3 that a Weld County man was sentenced to an additional 99 years in prison for a sexual assault committed in 2015 outside of Roasty’s Bar in Greeley.

The adoption fee for a pair of barn cats, which can help with pest control in barns and outdoor spaces, has been reduced by half at the Longmont Humane Society. The shelter currently has more than 20 cats in its possession.

Weld County finished redistricting in 2023, but the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the county did not follow the proper procedures required by state law; now, three public hearings will be held in order to determine final redistricting.

Two decades after her stroke, Longmont’s Tara Dinkel finds strength in recovery and in helping other survivors through volunteer work.

The free outdoor event, which will be proclaimed by the City of Longmont next week, celebrates the heritage and culture of Nepal and will take place on July 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Low water levels and lifeguard shortages have contributed to Union Reservoir remaining closed through Fourth of July weekend. The city said that it is unclear when the reservoir will open.

In collaboration with the outgoing Board of Directors, a new grassroots initiative is bringing fresh leadership and energy to the Longmont Theatre Company (LTC) aimed at securing a vibrant, community-engaged future for the LTC and the Longmont Perfor

Weld County awarded over $11 million in tax-exempt bonds to support two new affordable housing developments in Firestone and Johnstown.

The first phase of a construction project to improve and introduce “cooling amenities” to two Longmont parks started last month and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

As part of a Silver Award project, 13-year-old Girl Scout Ava James is creating 50 birthday celebration boxes, which will be donated to local foster children.