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Boulder County supports new COVID-19 dial dashboard changes, with some concerns

Boulder County supports new COVID-19 dial dashboard changes, with some concerns

As more vaccine is distributed through the county, officials say to expect more changes to the dial in upcoming months.
Longmont city officials ask for area legislators to support passenger rail in Longmont

Longmont city officials ask for area legislators to support passenger rail in Longmont

The passenger rail would connect from Fort Collins to Pueblo with stops in Longmont.
Longmont Weather Forecast: Warm weekend, cold week...

Longmont Weather Forecast: Warm weekend, cold week...

Very shallow frigid air may not make it uphill to Longmont, giving us a nicer weekend (and little snow).
SVVSD, NextLight net $1.3M grant to expand internet service for low-income students

SVVSD, NextLight net $1.3M grant to expand internet service for low-income students

The grant from the Colorado Department of Education to improve access to free Internet for students and educators across the school district who might not have it due to the economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Valerie Dodd, executive director of NextLight. 
Council talks trash as city looks at ways to divert more waste from landfills

Council talks trash as city looks at ways to divert more waste from landfills

In other action, Mayor Brian Bagley read a proclamation declaring Tuesday "Longmont Day" in honor of the city's 150th anniversary.
Historic landmark designation sought for home whose Jewish owners fought the Klan, sheltered Holocaust refugees

Historic landmark designation sought for home whose Jewish owners fought the Klan, sheltered Holocaust refugees

The house was built in 1912 by Theodore Schey, on the back 60 feet of the residential property at 330 Bross St., owned by his father, Solomon Schey. Solomon Schey was one of the early residents of Longmont in 1882 and established Schey’s Clothing Store at 370 Main St. Although prominent in the business and legal community in Longmont, the Scheys’ Jewish faith earned them the ire of the local Klan, according to the application.
Super smart with lots of heart: Meet the staff who load "Are You Smarter Than a Librarian" trivia nights with fun

Super smart with lots of heart: Meet the staff who load "Are You Smarter Than a Librarian" trivia nights with fun

Meet them (virtually) and test your knowledge at the next event on Monday.
PHOTO GALLERY: Cool new resident takes up residence at St. Stephen's Plaza

PHOTO GALLERY: Cool new resident takes up residence at St. Stephen's Plaza

The 1,200-pound groundhog ice sculpture carved by Jess Parish of Cool Hand Ice will remain until it melts away.
Landowners suing Boulder County over proposed composting facility at site of former nursery

Landowners suing Boulder County over proposed composting facility at site of former nursery

“(The county) purchased the property with restricted open space tax revenue even though they knew it wasn’t going to be used as open space,” said Rob O’Dea, spokesman for Protect Rainbow Open Space.
Longmont police report Feb. 2, 2021

Longmont police report Feb. 2, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.