Local News

Longmont residents can get free RIDE Longmont transportation to and from the market at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in April in an effort to increase access to fresh, local food.

Registered nurses at Longmont United Hospital have secured a groundbreaking three-year union contract — the first of its kind in Colorado’s private acute care sector — aimed at improving staffing, patient care, and nurse protections.

A woman escaped through a window as flames blocked the door during an early morning fire in Longmont yesterday; no injuries were reported, but the apartment unit is uninhabitable and the cause remains under investigation.

During a visit to St. Vrain Valley School District’s Innovation Center, Governor Polis joined local leaders in celebrating World Quantum Day and spotlighted efforts to prepare Colorado students for careers in quantum information technology.

Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams expressed opposition to SB25-003, a new gun safety law requiring permits and training for certain firearms.

Boulder residents have until the end of today to vote on their favorite adult-submitted library card designs, which will debut this summer alongside artwork by local kids.

Hannah McDonald, entrepreneurship program manager at Longmont’s Innovation Center, was honored as the 2025 Educator of the Year at St. Vrain Valley Schools’ annual Celebration of Excellence.

Kate Kelleghan of Boulder and Laura Pineau from France set a new women’s speed record for climbing the Naked Edge in Eldorado Canyon, completing it in 37 minutes and 8 seconds.

Longmont Police are offering a $2,000 reward for help identifying a suspect caught on camera allegedly damaging a newly installed red light camera system.

CU Boulder has appointed Ashley Griffin, a veteran law enforcement leader from UT Austin, as its new police chief — marking the university’s first new chief in seven years.