Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Local News

Police Report: August 20, 2017

Police Report: August 20, 2017

CIVIL On August 20, 2017 Longmont Police responded to the 200 block of Kimbark on a missing persons call that turned into a civil child custody call. Both parents were contacted and it was determined to be a child custody issue.
Monday August 21, 2017 - The Final Eclipse Edition - The Next Storm/Next Snow Forecast Discussion from the Cherrywood Observatory

Monday August 21, 2017 - The Final Eclipse Edition - The Next Storm/Next Snow Forecast Discussion from the Cherrywood Observatory

By John Ensworth Special “Programming” note: I’ve traveled up into the path of totality on Saturday, returning Monday PM. I don’t know if the cell tower connections or if hotel/restaurant internet will still work as the rest of the nation joins me.
City of Longmont: New Floodplain Maps and Mitigation Work

City of Longmont: New Floodplain Maps and Mitigation Work

Aug. 24 Open House Offers Look at New Floodplain Maps and Mitigation Work Drop by the Longmont Museum between 4:30-6:30 pm Thursday, Aug.
Police Report: August 18, 2017

Police Report: August 18, 2017

THEFT A Durango resident reported a theft in the 300 block of Sunset St reported a theft. The case status is closed due to lack of viable suspect information. AUTO THEFT A Longmont business in the 000 block of Main St. reported a vehicle stolen.
Things To Do In Longmont This Weekend

Things To Do In Longmont This Weekend

NPC Braveheart classic- Saturday, August 19, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. This Saturday at the Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, the NPC Braveheart Classic Competition will take place! Open to all ages, tickets are available online or at the door.
Podcast: This Week in Review #2 - August 18, 2017

Podcast: This Week in Review #2 - August 18, 2017

'This Week in Review' is a weekly podcast created by the Longmont Observer where we discuss the biggest stories we've covered this week.
This Week in Longmont - August 18, 2017

This Week in Longmont - August 18, 2017

Resiliency Open House Join City staff for an update on resiliency efforts in Longmont and learn about updated floodplain maps, the S. Pratt Parkway bridge replacement, and the next sections of the Resilient St.
Police Report: August 17, 2017

Police Report: August 17, 2017

AUTO THEFT A Longmont resident in the 2700 block of Nelson Rd. reported his vehicle was stolen. The case status is closed due to lack of suspect information.
City’s Annual Street Chip Sealing Program Begins August 18

City’s Annual Street Chip Sealing Program Begins August 18

The chip seal process does not require the closure of the affected streets, but there will be temporary delays during construction.
Longmont City Council Votes to Support Increasing Sewer Rates

Longmont City Council Votes to Support Increasing Sewer Rates

During the August 15, 2017, city council meeting, city council members voted to approve the city staffs' recommendation of increasing sewer rates by 3% in 2018, 2% in 2019, and 2% in 2020.