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Thursday AM update: Longmont weather forecast — Still watching a major to historic storm arriving Friday to Sunday

Thursday AM update: Longmont weather forecast — Still watching a major to historic storm arriving Friday to Sunday

Cool shots of air set the stage for a very moist, slow moving storm that may create historic snow headaches Friday through Sunday.
Study identifies key barriers to wildfire recovery in Colorado

Study identifies key barriers to wildfire recovery in Colorado

Nationally, researchers say an additional 1.7 billion seedlings are needed to restore just half of lands available for reforestation by 2040. Greater investment also is needed for seed storage, tree-nursery expansion, workforce development and improved planting practices.
Longmont Youth Council seeking student-driven projects with focus on, passion for community

Longmont Youth Council seeking student-driven projects with focus on, passion for community

Applications from Longmont students ages 5 to  18 will be taken through March 19 for projects that will “help (the) community and change the world.”
Man sentenced to 42 years in prison for abuse of toddler at Lamplighter Motel in 2019

Man sentenced to 42 years in prison for abuse of toddler at Lamplighter Motel in 2019

The 2-year-old victim's injuries included “compression fractures of her spine, two skull fractures, subdural hemorrhages and retinal hemorrhages,” according to the Boulder County District Attorney's Office. Thanks to medical care "she continues her recovery as a happy, energetic" 4-year-old.
K-12 standardized testing compromise wins initial approval in Colorado House

K-12 standardized testing compromise wins initial approval in Colorado House

House Bill 21-1161 would cancel some Colorado Measures of Academic Success, or CMAS, testing for the 2020-2021 school year.
Capitol Letters: Bipartisanship still exists. This bill is one example

Capitol Letters: Bipartisanship still exists. This bill is one example

"In this time of hyper-partisanship, HB21-1139 makes a good parable about participatory democracy. It is a matter that can be discussed by a diverse group civilly, and on which people can question each other without rancor and even change their minds. It’s a good reminder that we don’t have all the answers."
Peter Salas ha estado presente por y para la comunidad latina por años

Peter Salas ha estado presente por y para la comunidad latina por años

Nominado por miembros de la comunidad por trabajar continuamente por la comunidad y los negocios Latinx, Salas recibirá el Premio Franny Reich al Logro de Toda una Vida por parte de la Cámara de Comercio de Boulder durante la ceremonia virtual de Celebración de Liderazgo 2021.
Longmont police report March 8, 2021

Longmont police report March 8, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
RTD working on cost numbers for FasTracks rail in Longmont

RTD working on cost numbers for FasTracks rail in Longmont

“We need to get the cost numbers and get them in a transparent way,” RTD board member Lynn Guissinger told the Longmont Transportation Advisory Board during a Monday video presentation. “We need to get the information to the voters up there.” 
Longmont City Council won't meet today

Longmont City Council won't meet today

Meeting canceled so city council members can attend virtual National League of Cities Congressional City Conference.