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War may be hell, but coming home isn't easy either. Returning home presents a unique set of challenges for which many service men and women are ill-prepared, and many question whether we as a society are doing enough to support and understand those struggles.

SEX ASSAULT On November 13, 2018, the Longmont Police Department took a report of an adult male family member who was sexually assaulting a juvenile female. This case is under investigation.

America's economy and our public schools are inextricably linked. In Colorado, growth industries such as advanced manufacturing, information technology (IT) and aerospace have strengthened our economy and provided the foundation for innovation and investment in our communities. To continue supporting high levels of growth and success, we must ensure that our education system is preparing our children to meet the needs of an accelerated world.

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https://youtu.be/XYsBXKQMkuE Our streaming camera needs repairs so we aren't live on Facebook tonight. Thanks to the City of Longmont and Channel 8 for their YouTube stream.

Students, teachers, alumni and community supporters crowded into the open house celebrating Longs Peak Middle School’s 50th Anniversary on Friday. Principal Ann Reed described the event as celebrating the past, present, and future of Longs Peak and invited the community at large to share in it.

DOMESTIC INCIDENT On January 28, 2019, officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Princess Drive in reference to a domestic in progress.

City of Longmont leaders invite residents to participate in a public workshop to discuss the implementation of Quiet Zones. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 5-7 p.m.

Driven by an age where sustainable resources are increasingly important, the City of Longmont has begun construction on its Biogas Treatment and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Fueling Station Project. Once complete, this innovative project will transform sewage gas from the wastewater-treatment process into sustainable fuel for the City's trash trucks.

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