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Boulder County commissioners extend oil and gas moratorium through year's end

Boulder County commissioners extend oil and gas moratorium through year's end

With the COVID-19 pandemic “slowing everything down, we simply need more time to ensure we get our regulations right."
County reports highest one-day increase in COVID cases since June

County reports highest one-day increase in COVID cases since June

Boulder County Public Health reported 25 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, marking the highest one-day new case increase since a spike in mid-June that was linked primarily to large gatherings. 
Wildifre burns an estimated half-acre near Panorama Point

Wildifre burns an estimated half-acre near Panorama Point

Cause of the fire is still under investigation but is suspected to be human-caused
'Wingwalker' Jack Greiner was aviation legend, now his former home with hangar, airstrip is for sale

'Wingwalker' Jack Greiner was aviation legend, now his former home with hangar, airstrip is for sale

Inducted into the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame in 2012, Jack Greiner died in 2016 and left behind a legacy in aviation. His former Longmont home, complete with airplane hangar and landing strip, is now for sale.
Police: Man shot by Longmont officers remains in stable condition; investigation ongoing

Police: Man shot by Longmont officers remains in stable condition; investigation ongoing

When police bodycam video of the shooting will be released will be determined by the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office, police spokesman Jeff Satur said. “The investigation by the Boulder County investigations team and the DA’s office is likely three weeks out,” he said.
Clandestine Amigo reaches new Octave

Clandestine Amigo reaches new Octave

The Longmont musicians known as Clandestine Amigo have been signed to Boulder-based recording label Octave Records. The album is set to release sometime this summer, dependent on reproduction schedules.
Longmont police report: July 13, 2020

Longmont police report: July 13, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Introducing The Leader's reporter, Monte Whaley

Introducing The Leader's reporter, Monte Whaley

I was fortunate to join a hard-working, savvy and dedicated staff. We all believe we can make a difference by delivering local news that Longmonters these days deserve and crave.
Downtown Longmont gets new splash of color

Downtown Longmont gets new splash of color

Local artists liven up the dreary barricades installed last week in Downtown Longmont with their own creative twists.
Longmont Museum offering three virtual summer camps July 27-31

Longmont Museum offering three virtual summer camps July 27-31

The camps, for children ages 3 to 16 and will explore arts and crafts and science. Each camp will be held online in a secure meeting room with activities planned away from the screen, according to an email from the Museum.