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AUTO THEFT A Longmont resident in the 1400 block of Terry Street reported his vehicle was stolen. The case status is closed due to a lack of suspect information.

Mayor Brian Bagley officially proclaimed Friday, February 1st, 2019 to be “Wear Red Day” in Longmont at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. The proclamation is meant to get Longmont involved in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement, and to raise awareness for women’s heart health as we kick off American Heart Health Month in February.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF A Longmont resident reported criminal mischief in the 1300 block of South Terry Street. This case is closed due to a lack of suspect information.

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War may be hell, but coming home isn't easy either. Returning home presents a unique set of challenges for which many service men and women are ill-prepared, and many question whether we as a society are doing enough to support and understand those struggles.

SEX ASSAULT On November 13, 2018, the Longmont Police Department took a report of an adult male family member who was sexually assaulting a juvenile female. This case is under investigation.

America's economy and our public schools are inextricably linked. In Colorado, growth industries such as advanced manufacturing, information technology (IT) and aerospace have strengthened our economy and provided the foundation for innovation and investment in our communities. To continue supporting high levels of growth and success, we must ensure that our education system is preparing our children to meet the needs of an accelerated world.

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https://youtu.be/XYsBXKQMkuE Our streaming camera needs repairs so we aren't live on Facebook tonight. Thanks to the City of Longmont and Channel 8 for their YouTube stream.

Students, teachers, alumni and community supporters crowded into the open house celebrating Longs Peak Middle School’s 50th Anniversary on Friday. Principal Ann Reed described the event as celebrating the past, present, and future of Longs Peak and invited the community at large to share in it.