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Legal fight expected over removal of gray wolf protections

Legal fight expected over removal of gray wolf protections

Last week's decision to strip Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves effectively shifts wolf management responsibilities to individual states, opening the door to the resumption of wolf hunts.
This local farm is cultivating both food and energy

This local farm is cultivating both food and energy

Located about a mile southeast of Longmont’s Oskar Blues, Jack’s Solar Garden will produce enough power for over 300 homes in Boulder County.
CU, Firehouse winter residency will explore confluence of art, nature

CU, Firehouse winter residency will explore confluence of art, nature

The project will gauge viewers' reactions to sculptures inspired by the natural world. 
Longmont police report Oct. 31, 2020

Longmont police report Oct. 31, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
With 17 firearms stolen from vehicles this year, Longmont police urge residents to lock their cars

With 17 firearms stolen from vehicles this year, Longmont police urge residents to lock their cars

Jeff Satur, deputy chief of police, estimated about 400 car owners were victims of a break-in that could have been avoided. 
State partnerships ramp up for post-pandemic career training

State partnerships ramp up for post-pandemic career training

The Colorado Public Health Workforce Collaborative aims to train thousands of workers, through contact-tracing apprenticeships that can lead to longer-term careers.
As Colorado’s historic fires collide with hunting season, thousands of licenses are refunded

As Colorado’s historic fires collide with hunting season, thousands of licenses are refunded

The decision to extend forest closures through at least this weekend comes from the long-term forecast of 8 to 14 days of no more precipitation.
Why sleep experts say it's time to ditch daylight saving time

Why sleep experts say it's time to ditch daylight saving time

Many of us appreciate the extra hour of sleep. But for millions, that gain won’t counter the inadequate sleep they get the rest of the year.
Thinking inside the box: Vending machine connects makers with customers in time of COVID

Thinking inside the box: Vending machine connects makers with customers in time of COVID

The Midtown Handmade vending machine, at 921 Kimbark St., allows local makers who can no longer sell at craft fairs to think differently and sell their items in a unique way. The vending machine is available 24 hours, seven days a week. 
Longmont Humane Society Pet of the Week: Ryan is a good listener with good house manners and is happy to nap

Longmont Humane Society Pet of the Week: Ryan is a good listener with good house manners and is happy to nap

Ryan is looking for a home with no kitties and high school-age or older children