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The department honored firefighting tradition with a wet-down and push-in event as it welcomed a 100-foot Pierce Dash aerial ladder truck into service.

The Longmont Chamber of Commerce’s signature sticker continues to travel the world — and more designs are on the way.

USDA inspectors found incomplete medical records, delayed treatments, and unsanitary conditions at Red Beast Enterprises, a lab reportedly linked to Colorado State University.

A student pilot safely walked away after a small plane lost engine power and crash-landed near Vance Brand Airport on May 4. Federal investigators are reviewing the incident.

The City of Longmont is promoting Air Quality Awareness Week, May 5–9, with educational resources on wildfire smoke, indoor air pollution, and sustainable practices aimed at protecting public health and the environment.

A coordinated police and SWAT operation safely ended with the arrest of a wanted individual in Boulder on April 30, prompting temporary road closures in the downtown area.

Residents are urging Longmont City Council to act as a home operated by Mobarez Solutions — housing multiple sex offenders near a school and park — sparks debate ahead of a May 6 ordinance reading. The for-profit operator says its mission is to support safe reintegration and that it is a state-certified recovery residence.

A driver fleeing a traffic stop on Highway 85 led to a head-on crash that killed three people, including the suspect. The Weld County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing.

Dispatcher and officer praised for swift response after icy-road crash leaves car flipped; driver rescued safely.

Families can learn more about Longmont’s inclusive SCOPE recreation program at a free ice cream social on May 2. The city initiative offers adaptive fitness, arts, and community events for people of all abilities.