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‘The best is yet to come’: Here’s how you can celebrate Kwanzaa this year

‘The best is yet to come’: Here’s how you can celebrate Kwanzaa this year

Includes some events corresponding with the seven days of Kwanzaa
As winter arrives, Boulder’s largest shelter hits capacity

As winter arrives, Boulder’s largest shelter hits capacity

Last Thursday, shortly after 7 p.m., eight people who had shown up to the shelter in North Boulder in search of a place to sleep were turned away at the door. 
Weld County Sheriff's Office teams up with private DNA laboratory to solve Baby John Doe case

Weld County Sheriff's Office teams up with private DNA laboratory to solve Baby John Doe case

One morning in September of 2002, a newborn boy – now called Baby John Doe – was discovered dead by employees of L&M Auto Repair in Brighton, CO. Today, the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, or WCSO, and Othram are teaming up to identify Baby John Doe or a living relative through a specialized type of DNA extraction and analysis.
Making Christmas a bit greener, why renting a Christmas tree in Colorado doesn't work

Making Christmas a bit greener, why renting a Christmas tree in Colorado doesn't work

The business of renting out Christmas trees is a "fairly intense operation."
Locals share festive holiday traditions

Locals share festive holiday traditions

From Christmas Eve burgers to Yule logs, Longmonters share holiday traditions new and old.
Longmont Police Report: December 24, 2021

Longmont Police Report: December 24, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Front Range Community tops in the nation for online learning

Front Range Community tops in the nation for online learning

Faculty get training in online learning
Colorful Characters: Col. Byron Carr, a jack of many trades

Colorful Characters: Col. Byron Carr, a jack of many trades

Carr was a schoolteacher, a lawyer, a district attorney, founder of the Longmont Ledger, a Civil War veteran and much more.
Good morning, Longmont!

Good morning, Longmont!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
This year, Santa is coming to town over ham radio

This year, Santa is coming to town over ham radio

Santa was at work, ready to listen to the wish lists of Christmas lovers.