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Solar power standout: City receives SolSmart Silver recognition

Solar power standout: City receives SolSmart Silver recognition

SolSmart communities have been recognized for their work in reducing the “soft costs” of installing a solar energy system, such as permitting, financing, and other non-hardware expenses.
Get out and take a walk Wednesday to join Boulder County in celebrating Ruby Bridges

Get out and take a walk Wednesday to join Boulder County in celebrating Ruby Bridges

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Bridges becoming the first African American child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana in 1960, an act that is honored each year on Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.
Overdue hiker found safe in Johnny Park area near Lyons

Overdue hiker found safe in Johnny Park area near Lyons

A 20-year-old male from Tampa, Florida, went hiking during the day but was unable to find his vehicle after dark.
DA's office: FBI report reveals hate crime murders hit new high in 2019

DA's office: FBI report reveals hate crime murders hit new high in 2019

Reported hate crimes in Colorado increased from 121 in 2018 to 210 in 2019, a nearly 74% increase, according to the Boulder County District Attorney's Office.
Police seeking witnesses who saw man fall or be pushed from his bike on Nov. 5

Police seeking witnesses who saw man fall or be pushed from his bike on Nov. 5

The 71-year-old man died on Monday and police say witness statements are critical to determining if he crashed his bike or was knocked from it before he was robbed.
Longmont police report Nov. 16, 2020

Longmont police report Nov. 16, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Bicyclists want to know what's up in east Boulder County? There's a meeting for you Wednesday

Bicyclists want to know what's up in east Boulder County? There's a meeting for you Wednesday

Cyclists in eastern Boulder County are invited to attend a virtual meeting Wednesday to talk about the future of bicycle infrastructure. The meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. will be held via Zoom and is open to the public. Registration is required.
Jeff Zayach, Boulder County’s public health director, to retire

Jeff Zayach, Boulder County’s public health director, to retire

Zayach had been planning before the pandemic to retire, and the timing of his departure was not determined by the pandemic, he told Colorado Newsline.
As COVID cases climb in state, county, Longmont council to consider resolution urging support of health guidelines

As COVID cases climb in state, county, Longmont council to consider resolution urging support of health guidelines

The resolution, which is not binding, came at the urging of Mayor Brian Bagley. During last week’s meeting he said council should throw its support behind public health agencies and echo their messages of how to prevent the virus from spreading.
Prep football: Mead forced to forfeit playoff game due to COVID-19

Prep football: Mead forced to forfeit playoff game due to COVID-19

Mead pulled its football team out of the Colorado High School Activities Association playoffs on Monday after a positive COVID-19 case forced the entire team to quarantine as a precaution, according to Mead Athletic Director Chad Eisentrager.