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Cultural brokers training aims to empower participants to advocate for their communities

Cultural brokers training aims to empower participants to advocate for their communities

The goal of the program, as well as the training, is to ensure community members are receiving vital information in times of natural disaster or crisis in a way that connects with them culturally.
5 reasons to let students keep their cameras off during Zoom classes

5 reasons to let students keep their cameras off during Zoom classes

"As a researcher who studies behavior and the brain, I have found the evidence suggests that online instruction can pose a range of challenges for students if they are required to keep their cameras on during class. Here are five reasons why I believe students should be allowed to keep their cameras off instead."
Xcel Energy reminds customers about energy saving tips

Xcel Energy reminds customers about energy saving tips

Customers can manage their electricity bill and help conserve energy.
For community, in community: Longmont United Hospital through the eyes of three women

For community, in community: Longmont United Hospital through the eyes of three women

"With the changes in our society during this pandemic happening lightning fast before our eyes, Mary, Alissa and Adena left no doubt in the common table around which we sat, that Longmont United Hospital is here to answer the growing needs and to walk with the Longmont community every step of the way."
Longmont police report: Aug. 18, 2020

Longmont police report: Aug. 18, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Longmont Bike Night is back for shortened ride through summer

Longmont Bike Night is back for shortened ride through summer

Bike Night is rolling again, hitting the streets of Longmont for community rides through Sept. 16.
Mosquito spraying planned Thursday in five Longmont 'hotspot' zones

Mosquito spraying planned Thursday in five Longmont 'hotspot' zones

The spraying was announced Tuesday, the day after Boulder County announced that mosquitoes in Superior, Louisville, and Longmont tested positive for West Nile virus. The positive mosquito pools came from traps near Izaak Walton Park and St. Vrain Greenway in Longmont.
Platte River Power board to virtually resume discussion of plan to move to 100% noncarbon energy mix by 2030

Platte River Power board to virtually resume discussion of plan to move to 100% noncarbon energy mix by 2030

During the Aug. 27 board meeting , Platte River staff will present board members with a draft Integrated Resource Plan document and a recommended path to move toward achieving the Resource Diversification Policy goals. The policy calls for achieving a 100% noncarbon energy mix by 2030 provided key industry milestones can be achieved.
Historic building, first brick structure in Longmont, up for sale

Historic building, first brick structure in Longmont, up for sale

The Emerson and Buckingham Bank, 321 Main St., was the city’s first brick structure.
Longmont's Dry Land Distillers receives statewide honor

Longmont's Dry Land Distillers receives statewide honor

Local distillery earned top spot at Colorado Manufacturing Awards held virtually earlier this month.