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Sheriff's office investigating multiple vehicle trespasses and burglaries on North 75th Street

Sheriff's office investigating multiple vehicle trespasses and burglaries on North 75th Street

The Longmont Police Department deploying its drone in the search for the suspect.
UCHealth says blood supplies 'critically low,' two donation drives planned next month in Longmont

UCHealth says blood supplies 'critically low,' two donation drives planned next month in Longmont

A seasonal lull and the impact of COVID-19 isolation precautions has dramatically impacted local blood supplies while the needs of patients have increased, according to a UCHealth news release. 
High school wrestling is back on in Boulder County

High school wrestling is back on in Boulder County

Health department and school district reach agreement allowing season to take place.
Five questions with Paula Peairs, St. Vrain Valley school board vice president

Five questions with Paula Peairs, St. Vrain Valley school board vice president

Today marks the third installment of an eight-part series focused on what the St. Vrain Valley board does and getting to know its members. 
Feds tell states to give COVID-19 vaccine to anyone over 65 in bid to speed rollout

Feds tell states to give COVID-19 vaccine to anyone over 65 in bid to speed rollout

Colorado will not be making any changes to its vaccine program until it can get concrete details on supply quantities and timelines for receiving supply, according to a statement from Gov. Jared Polis.
Longmont catches a break in FLEX contribution

Longmont catches a break in FLEX contribution

Because of FLEX service suspension in early 2020 Longmont contributed nearly $17,000 for continued service in 2021.
Colorado lawmakers to receive COVID-19 vaccine starting this week

Colorado lawmakers to receive COVID-19 vaccine starting this week

General Assembly convenes for three days starting Wednesday.
Colorado 2021 legislative preview: Testing and school funding will be key issues

Colorado 2021 legislative preview: Testing and school funding will be key issues

Lawmakers return to the Capitol on Wednesday to officially start the new session, but they will delay most of their work until at least mid-February, when they hope COVID rates will be lower and more people will have been vaccinated. They will take up issues including standardized testing, learning loss, funding for K-12 and higher education, and school discipline. 
RTD officials: City’s status within FasTracks plan not going to change anytime soon

RTD officials: City’s status within FasTracks plan not going to change anytime soon

Through 2019, the total Longmont portion of the RTD tax for FasTracks is $60,299,232, Jim Golden, Longmont’s chief financial officer, said in an email. To date, the only FasTracks spending slated for Longmont is $17 million for the First and Main transit station.
Colorado’s new unemployment system flags thousands of claims for fraud, likely including some innocents

Colorado’s new unemployment system flags thousands of claims for fraud, likely including some innocents

The state labor department completed the installation of new software for the unemployment system on Sunday, including a fraud detection program that flagged thousands of benefits requests as suspicious.