Skip to content

Local News

Contact tracing isn't keeping up with Colorado's coronavirus surge

Contact tracing isn't keeping up with Colorado's coronavirus surge

A rapid increase in new coronavirus cases is outpacing public health agencies’ ability to locate people with the disease, identify their close contacts and ask them to isolate and quarantine.
Read more >
Dressing up for World Kindness Day: Babies at UCHealth hospitals get new togs in nod to Mr. Rogers

Dressing up for World Kindness Day: Babies at UCHealth hospitals get new togs in nod to Mr. Rogers

Red sweaters and blue booties were made by men’s charity knitting circle from Buena Vista Correctional Complex.
Read more >
Prep football: Skyline comes up just short of league title in 27-26 OT loss to Loveland

Prep football: Skyline comes up just short of league title in 27-26 OT loss to Loveland

The 5-1 Falcons have to wait until Sunday afternoon to find out if they can squeak into the eight-team Class 4A playoffs.
Read more >
Longmont not immune from spike in domestic violence during COVID

Longmont not immune from spike in domestic violence during COVID

A tiny spark is often ignited with partners and children paying the price, said Kim Heard, project coordinator for the Longmont Ending Domestic Violence Initiative.
Read more >
Tips to help domestic violence victims escape abusive situations, ask for help

Tips to help domestic violence victims escape abusive situations, ask for help

Safe words, phone apps and ordering a pizza via 911 are among suggestions from the project coordinator with Longmont Ending Domestic Violence Initiative.
Read more >
Longmont Weather Forecast: Warming to comfortable levels will be followed by storms in the future

Longmont Weather Forecast: Warming to comfortable levels will be followed by storms in the future

Other than a weekend chilly cold front, we warm to nearly 70 degrees next week before big storms return.
Read more >
Dado el aumento en el número de casos de COVID, el condado aumenta restricciones, alcalde pide a residentes limitar la propagación

Dado el aumento en el número de casos de COVID, el condado aumenta restricciones, alcalde pide a residentes limitar la propagación

El condado ha emitido una nueva orden de salud pública que recomienda reuniones de menor tamaño y mayores restricciones en cuanto a eventos. La ciudad y el condado también están trabajando para brindar más sitios temporales para pruebas en vecindarios donde se necesitan.
Read more >
Companies whose pesticides are made in Longmont will pay $365,000 fine for label errors

Companies whose pesticides are made in Longmont will pay $365,000 fine for label errors

An inspection found pesticide products made in Longmont were being distributed with outdated labeling that was “missing important, current information on how to safely use, store, and dispose of pesticide products,” according to the EPA. 
Read more >
Longmont Community Foundation holding workshop on organization success in challenging times

Longmont Community Foundation holding workshop on organization success in challenging times

Nonprofit leaders, board members and key volunteers all encouraged to attend.
Read more >
As COVID cases rise, county ramps up restrictions, mayor seeks resolution urging residents to limit spread

As COVID cases rise, county ramps up restrictions, mayor seeks resolution urging residents to limit spread

A new county public health order calls for smaller sizes for gatherings and tighter restrictions on events. The city and county are working together to provide more “pop-up” testing sites in neighborhoods. And Mayor Brian Bagley wants measure to show constituents city endorses state guidelines.
Read more >