Local News

The twin-engine airplane crash that occurred on May 17 killed both people on board and caused a small fire, which was put out by North Metro Fire and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport's Aircraft Rescue. The identities of the individuals killed in the crash have not yet been released by the Boulder County Coroner's Office and the investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

An online survey will be open until 5 p.m. this Friday, May 23, to collect residents’ feedback on renovations to Longmont’s Dog Park #1. Construction for the renovations is set to start later this year.

The City of Boulder has launched a public questionnaire, open until June 1, to gauge community opinions regarding enhancing indoor air quality, increasing energy efficiency, and boosting resilience in aging homes and businesses.

A meeting to foster dialogue between citizens regarding the Vance Brand Airport will be held by Longmont City Council candidate Jake Marsing on May 17 at Clover Meadows Park from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The U.S. Navy released a photo of Longmont’s Brandon Grinley working on a plaque aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, which was taken last week.

A celebration to celebrate the opening of Fox Meadows Neighborhood Park will occur on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will include refreshments, games, and recognition of a steel sculpture installation created by Pavia Justinian.

A man wielding a knife was shot and killed by an officer on Wednesday afternoon. An investigation is underway to determine whether or not the officer was justified in using force.

Last week, a Longmont Fire Department fire fighter helped a red-tailed hawk get free from an entanglement with fishing line in a tree near McIntosh Lake.

Due to unsafe conditions and low water levels, the swim beach at Longmont’s Union Reservoir will not open on Memorial Day weekend. The city said it might not open fully until later this summer.