Colo. FD sets goal of placing AEDs in public places with occupancy of 100+
LOVELAND, Colo. — Beginning in 2026, new public spaces with an occupancy of 100 people or more will be required to have an automated external defibrillator onsite to assist with sudden cardiac arrest because of a Loveland Fire Rescue Authority local amendment to the International Fire Code. The life-saving...
This Colorado Lake Has History + is Allegedly Haunted
Learn the fascinating history of Colorado’s Carter Lake, including multiple accounts of it being haunted.
5-year-old dies after Greeley crash: Police
DENVER (KDVR) — A five-year-old girl died after being injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Greeley on Monday, according to the Greeley Police Department. The crash happened at about 2:15 p.m. at the intersection of 22nd Street and U.S. 85, police said in a press release. A 24-year-old woman...
Fort Collins Deputies’ Gesture of Kindness Goes Beyond the Badge After Routine Traffic Stop
In an unassuming encounter that elucidates the daily realities faced by law enforcement and the communities they serve, deputies in East Fort Collins conducted a traffic stop earlier this month that led to an uncommon act of kindness, as reported by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office on social media. A vehicle was...
Safety concerns affect firefighter burn building training in Boulder and Longmont
Boulder County firefighters have been unable to use the county’s two burn buildings for live fire training for months, after structural damage forced the closure of the Boulder and Longmont buildings amid concerns for firefighter safety. While there are other options for live burn training, fire chiefs in Boulder...
The punk rock resurgence taking place in northern Colorado: “My people are going to...
LONGMONT — The first hardcore show Jacob Morales ever went to was The Runts, a punk band from Los Angeles playing an all-ages show at D3 Arts in Denver in 2022. “It was horrifying. It was so scary. I was exhilarated,” Morales, the 18-year-old drummer of punk band MONKEYPAW, told The Colorado Sun.
Affordable senior housing in Windsor named in honor of unsolved murder victim
WINDSOR, Colo. — More than a decade after the unsolved killing of a beloved northern Colorado cyclist, a new affordable housing community in Windsor is honoring his legacy. Jacoby Meadows is an affordable apartment development by the Loveland Housing Authority. It is named after Johnny Jacoby, who was shot...
Weld County Expands Soils Lab to Boost Road Project Efficiency
WELD COUNTY — A key piece of Weld County’s road-building infrastructure is set for a significant upgrade in 2026, with an expansion of the county’s soils lab designed to improve efficiency and extend in-house testing to asphalt. County commissioners last week approved a contract with Swift Builders...
This Week’s Top Kid-Friendly Events near Longmont: January 3-9!
Macaroni KID Longmont's picks for the top things to do in and near Longmont, Frederick, Niwot, and Lyons neighborhoods (plus some worth the drive!). Click on the links below for all the details. Ongoing Events & Reminders:. Saturday, January 3: Home Depot Workshop. Home Depot | Longmont. Join in the...
Miller’s 24 help Montana State take down Northern Colorado 89-75
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Jed Miller's 24 points helped Montana State defeat Northern Colorado 89-75 on Thursday. Miller added six rebounds for the Bobcats (7-7, 1-0 Big Sky Conference). Davian Brown shot 6 for 9 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 21 points. Jeremiah Davis had 16...
