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After 2-hour confrontation, police arrest man who was threatening people with hatchet

After 2-hour confrontation, police arrest man who was threatening people with hatchet

The man, identified as a transient, was armed with a hatchet and was threatening city employees and contractors conducting Resilient St. Vrain Project work along the St. Vrain Greenway, according to a news release from police.
Longmont Weather Forecast: Smoke returns from west coast

Longmont Weather Forecast: Smoke returns from west coast

Abnormally warm dry weather with smoke increasing at times will continue through Monday followed by a slight cooling and small chances of rain.
City stepping in saved Longmont Housing Authority nearly $200K, per board chair

City stepping in saved Longmont Housing Authority nearly $200K, per board chair

The housing authority in May entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the city. City Manager Harold Dominguez became executive director of the housing authority while several high-ranking city staff members were placed in key positions to help stabilize the agency.
Friday night lights will return this fall after all

Friday night lights will return this fall after all

St.Vrain Valley School District’s high schools will be bringing football and cheer and dance back for fall with practices starting Sept. 24 and games starting Oct. 8
DA's office: Alleged racially motivated attack was self-defense; no charges filed

DA's office: Alleged racially motivated attack was self-defense; no charges filed

“Based on the thorough investigation into this incident, the District Attorney’s Office will not be filing charges against either of the individuals involved in this altercation due to a credible self-defense claim.”
Boulder County Social Venture Partners celebrates 20 years, looking ahead to 20 more

Boulder County Social Venture Partners celebrates 20 years, looking ahead to 20 more

To date, more than $7M in pro bono consulting and $1.65M in cash grants have been provided to 200+ area nonprofits
Outside: Coming weeks will be Colorado's most colorful time of year

Outside: Coming weeks will be Colorado's most colorful time of year

The prime viewing time frame across the state is expected to be the next two weeks. Here are some of the best spots to catch the early colors without straying too far from Longmont.
RTD board eyes big pay cuts for top executives

RTD board eyes big pay cuts for top executives

The agency is currently trying to plug a $215 million hole in its 2021 budget without cutting service beyond the current 40% reduction from pre-pandemic levels.
Give that old bike new life by giving it to kids

Give that old bike new life by giving it to kids

Donations for annual holiday giveaway being taken through Dec. 4 at Longmont’s six fire stations.
Reviva a una bicicleta vieja dándola a un niño

Reviva a una bicicleta vieja dándola a un niño

Bicicletas para el evento anual de donaciones a niños durante la temporada navideña se aceptarán hasta el 4 de diciembre en seis estaciones de bomberos en Longmont