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Winter sports return but restrictions abound

Winter sports return but restrictions abound

High school athletes face a tough and short season.
Longmont police report: January 16, 2021

Longmont police report: January 16, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Hospital chaplains find new ways to offer comfort during COVID pandemic

Hospital chaplains find new ways to offer comfort during COVID pandemic

Chaplains are forced to retreat into hallways and behind masks, doors and safety glass. From there, it’s not always easy to reach through the protective barriers to ease the physical and emotional hurt inflicted on COVID patients, said Bruce Rippe, a veteran chaplain at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital.
Only a smokescreen? Big Tobacco stands down as Colorado and Oregon hike cigarette taxes

Only a smokescreen? Big Tobacco stands down as Colorado and Oregon hike cigarette taxes

November’s ballot initiative may not have passed without help from the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and the inclusion of a minimum price for a pack. Other states that saw past initiatives defeated are taking notes for future efforts.
Five questions with St. Vrain Valley board member Jim Berthold

Five questions with St. Vrain Valley board member Jim Berthold

Have you ever wondered what a school board does? Today marks the seventh installment of an eight-part series focused on what the St. Vrain Valley board does and getting to know its members. 
Nearly 100 recommendations from Colorado’s audit office have yet to be implemented

Nearly 100 recommendations from Colorado’s audit office have yet to be implemented

High priority issues include security of state-managed data, mismanagement of the Medicaid program
Virtual MLK Jr. Day event offers opportunity for community discussion, understanding

Virtual MLK Jr. Day event offers opportunity for community discussion, understanding

Countywide celebration will feature performances by local high school groups, special guests and more.
Wednesday Night Update: Longmont Weather Forecast: Comfortable, overall, this week, chance of early next week snow

Wednesday Night Update: Longmont Weather Forecast: Comfortable, overall, this week, chance of early next week snow

Another mild week is ahead with the exception of a minor Monday/Tuesday storm and unsettled weather next weekend.
Longmont Humane Society Pet of the Week: Ryan is a good listener with house manners and is happy to nap

Longmont Humane Society Pet of the Week: Ryan is a good listener with house manners and is happy to nap

Ryan loves his car rides, as well as tugging on ropes, chasing after lasers and playing catch with bouncy balls.
Get Growing: Set your mind to it and watch your knowledge — and urban farm — grow

Get Growing: Set your mind to it and watch your knowledge — and urban farm — grow

If you’re the type of person who thinks you can’t possibly be good at something because you weren’t born with a specific innate ability, I invite you to challenge this mindset.