Local News

A summer camp aimed at providing age-appropriate, LGBTQ+-inclusive sex education for fifth through eighth graders was canceled due to safety concerns, drawing national backlash and concern from local advocates over rising hostility toward inclusive health programs.

City Council votes in favor of new housing limits for certain sex offenders, including a 500-foot buffer zone and a cap of three unrelated offenders per residence; final vote set for May 20 after public comment.

Scott Doniger’s "Hijacked" introduces Internal Family Systems therapy to a general audience, offering tools for emotional awareness and self-leadership during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Alyssa F. Barger was arrested for felony menacing after reportedly waving a knife and threatening to kill a teacher and children near 17th and Broadway; police say the investigation is ongoing.

Mountain View Elementary and other Colorado schools take part in the annual event promoting road safety, active transportation, and community engagement for students and families.

The department honored firefighting tradition with a wet-down and push-in event as it welcomed a 100-foot Pierce Dash aerial ladder truck into service.

The Longmont Chamber of Commerce’s signature sticker continues to travel the world — and more designs are on the way.

USDA inspectors found incomplete medical records, delayed treatments, and unsanitary conditions at Red Beast Enterprises, a lab reportedly linked to Colorado State University.

A student pilot safely walked away after a small plane lost engine power and crash-landed near Vance Brand Airport on May 4. Federal investigators are reviewing the incident.

The City of Longmont is promoting Air Quality Awareness Week, May 5–9, with educational resources on wildfire smoke, indoor air pollution, and sustainable practices aimed at protecting public health and the environment.