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Winter prep sports get state variance, can start practice on Jan. 18, competion on Jan. 25

Winter prep sports get state variance, can start practice on Jan. 18, competion on Jan. 25

Earlier this month, the Season B start date was pushed to  Feb. 1 based on indications from state health officials the season would not be allowed under COVID-related restrictions, but the Colorado High School Activities Association today announced it has received state variances to allow a January start.
Colorado finalizes stricter emissions rules to battle ozone pollution

Colorado finalizes stricter emissions rules to battle ozone pollution

Concentrations have exceeded EPA standards for more than a decade.
Happy Birthday Fran: Longmont’s Francis Russek McCarty turns 106 today

Happy Birthday Fran: Longmont’s Francis Russek McCarty turns 106 today

To celebrate McCarty’s four children on Saturday organized a socially distanced parade in her honor with help from a community of old and new friends and family. Many of McCarty’s seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren were there, bearing banners and gifts on a street she has called home for more than 70 years.
COVID changed Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day ceremony, but not the spirit of annual HOPE event

COVID changed Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day ceremony, but not the spirit of annual HOPE event

In past years, HOPE has teamed up with Journey Church and asked Pastor Rick Ebbers to co-facilitate the memorial, Sueltenfuss said. This year, HOPE held a small candle-lit memorial with 17 clients and staff in attendance in the parking lot of Faith Point Church, a big difference from previous years when 50 or more community members have attended. 
What you need to know about this year's winter solstice and the great conjunction

What you need to know about this year's winter solstice and the great conjunction

Saturn and Jupiter will not be this close to each other for another 60 years.
Longmont Local: Family-owned Cheese Importers brings taste of Paris to city

Longmont Local: Family-owned Cheese Importers brings taste of Paris to city

While Cheese Importers is relatively new to South Main Street, having taken over the former Longmont Power and Communications building in 2012, it has been operating in the city since the early 1970s.
Bringing holiday cheer through music

Bringing holiday cheer through music

This will be Longmont Chorale's first virtual concert.
Colorado public health officials launch vaccine tracker

Colorado public health officials launch vaccine tracker

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Dec. 18 launched a dashboard for vaccination data. The dashboard went live at 4 p.m. Friday, and it will be updated every day at 4 p.m.
Longmont police report Dec. 20, 2020

Longmont police report Dec. 20, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
SVVSD P-TECH cybersecurity program now accepting applications, calling underrepresented students

SVVSD P-TECH cybersecurity program now accepting applications, calling underrepresented students

New program that is partnership between SVVSD, Front Range Community College and area companies will launch in the fall.