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Investigation ongoing into attack on Honduran immigrant in Garden Acres park

Investigation ongoing into attack on Honduran immigrant in Garden Acres park

The suspect in the attack has been interviewed but there have been confusing statements from witnesses that have to be weighed, said Longmont Detective Nicholas Aiello. Meanwhile, community members have rallied around the victim and are nearing the halfway mark in a fundraising campaign to help Jorge Rodriguez pay medical and auto repair bills in the wake of the attack. 
Longmont City Council advances $80M water bond to November ballot

Longmont City Council advances $80M water bond to November ballot

Longmont needs the improvements to ensure it can still provide healthy, fresh water to residents in emergencies, including COVID-19, according to city officials.
Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley asks for help to locate stolen tool trailer

Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley asks for help to locate stolen tool trailer

The nonprofit is continuing to fulfill its mission despite the theft and small difficulties related to the pandemic, but the return of the trailer and the tools it contains will allow the nonprofit to spend money on homes rather than replacements.
Longmont police report: Aug. 12, 2020

Longmont police report: Aug. 12, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Starting next week Union Reservoir swim beach will be open only on weekends

Starting next week Union Reservoir swim beach will be open only on weekends

Starting Monday the Union Reservoir swim beach will only be open weekends and Labor Day. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Families rally outside St. Vrain school board meeting to demand in-person choice for start of year

Families rally outside St. Vrain school board meeting to demand in-person choice for start of year

A group of 20 parents, students and other concerned community members on Wednesday evening rallied outside the St. Vrain Valley School District Educational Services Center to protest SVVSD’s recent decision to begin the school year in an online-only format. 
Congress urged to act on Medicaid support as executive orders come up short

Congress urged to act on Medicaid support as executive orders come up short

Adela Flores-Brennan, executive director of the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, said one in three Coloradans could turn to Medicaid for health coverage in the near future, with the surge in unemployment and loss of employer-based health insurance.
Longmont City Council gives nod to affordable apartments planned downtown

Longmont City Council gives nod to affordable apartments planned downtown

The Spoke Apartments, at 518 Coffman St., will be part of a mixed-used development that includes at least three residential floor plans, a 260-space parking lot for residents and downtown employees and 8,800 square feet of commercial office space, said Kathy Fedler, Longmont’s Housing and Community Investment Division manager.
Q&A: Navigating the 2020-2021 school year at SVVSD

Q&A: Navigating the 2020-2021 school year at SVVSD

Parents everywhere have a lot of questions about the upcoming school year. We are trying to answer as many of them for you as possible.
Colorado secretary of state says ballot drop boxes work

Colorado secretary of state says ballot drop boxes work

“Colorado’s election model is the nation’s gold standard, and we use both mail ballots and ballot drop boxes,” said Secretary Griswold. “Mail ballot drop boxes are safe, secure, and add great access to voting.  In fact, about 75% of mail ballot voters return their ballots to a drop box. Our use of drop boxes is even more crucial as the U.S. Postal Service is under attack.”