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Longmont police report March 5, 2021

Longmont police report March 5, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Colorful Characters from Longmont’s History: William DuBois’ vendetta leads to murder and his own death

Colorful Characters from Longmont’s History: William DuBois’ vendetta leads to murder and his own death

“The story of William Dubois is a good example of how different perspectives lead to quite different histories. His friends thought that he was unjustly persecuted by local leaders.  Those leaders thought he was an outlaw and a cold-blooded murderer. In the end, we know that both Ed Kinney and William Dubois died violent deaths, and their friends mourned their passing.”
La fase 1B.3 del plan estatal de vacunación se inaugura el 5 de marzo

La fase 1B.3 del plan estatal de vacunación se inaugura el 5 de marzo

Los residentes del condado de Boulder pueden inscribirse con los proveedores
State enters Phase 1B.3 of COVID vaccination plan, making 58,000 Boulder County residents eligible per health department

State enters Phase 1B.3 of COVID vaccination plan, making 58,000 Boulder County residents eligible per health department

People 60 and older, frontline essential workers in grocery and agriculture, as well as people ages 16 to 59 with two or more high-risk conditions are now eligible for vaccinations
Tuesday Update: Longmont weather forecast: Major to Historic (?) storm arriving Friday/Saturday and beyond

Tuesday Update: Longmont weather forecast: Major to Historic (?) storm arriving Friday/Saturday and beyond

Incredible, awesome, beautiful, stunning, soak-up-the-sun weather through mid-week then cool and moist weather returns.
Despite pandemic, Longmont sales and use taxes ended year up from 2019

Despite pandemic, Longmont sales and use taxes ended year up from 2019

“While sales tax came in greater than budget we still had shortfalls that were pandemic-related,” Jim Golden, the city’s chief financial officer, said pointing to declines in fees collected by Recreation Services, Senior Services and the Longmont Museum. The decline in Recreation Services revenue is more than $3 million, he said.
Habitat for Humanity harnessing the power of women to buid, advocate for affordable housing

Habitat for Humanity harnessing the power of women to buid, advocate for affordable housing

Women Build Week kicks off on Monday and while things look different this year because of COVID, there are still plenty of ways for community members to join in the celebration.
Indigenous students say they need more from Colorado universities. An in-state tuition bill is a first step

Indigenous students say they need more from Colorado universities. An in-state tuition bill is a first step

Student advocates say the bill is part of a broader push on how Colorado schools need to address injustice against Indigenous people and ensure all Native American undergraduate and graduate students have the support they need to succeed, such as mental health and financial resources.
This week in Longmont: Virtual programs at the Museum, Arbor Day tree sale and more

This week in Longmont: Virtual programs at the Museum, Arbor Day tree sale and more

A recap of news and events happening in Longmont as provided by the city.
Chambers host Superindent Haddad to highlight how SVVSD is helping students gain edge on life after high school

Chambers host Superindent Haddad to highlight how SVVSD is helping students gain edge on life after high school

The key to preparing students for a competitive global environment is to start in preschool, where the foundations of reading, math and critical thinking skills are taught, Haddad said. Such early foundations lead to success on standardized and AP exams, increasing graduation rates and pathways to careers, he said.