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Longmont Facilities to Add Processing Fees Starting Tuesday
Dec 14, 2024 · Longmont facilities will implement new processing fees for non-cash payments starting December 17, affecting debit/credit and online transactions.
Horse Rescued After Falling Into Colorado Culvert
Nov 29, 2024 · A Colorado community and firefighters joined forces to rescue an 18-year-old horse trapped in a cement culvert, ensuring his safe recovery.
Longmont Man Arrested for Child Exploitation Material
Dec 17, 2024 · Longmont man arrested after investigators uncover thousands of child sexual abuse material files during a months-long investigation.
New Lakewood Ordinance Sparks Controversy and Legal Challenges
Dec 7, 2024 · Lakewood’s new ordinance limits development near Belmar Park, facing legal challenges as community supports green space preservation.
2024 election results The Longmont Leader
Nov 6, 2024 · Results are in and The Associated Press has announced Donald Trump as winning candidate in the 2024 Presidential election. Trump secured 51% of the votes claiming 277 of the electoral votes. Kamala Harris secured 224 including the 10 electoral votes from Colorado. Harris won Colorado with 54.6% of the vote. Boulder County residents also favored Harris granting her 78.97% of the votes and only ...
18-Year-Old Coloradan Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
Dec 14, 2024 · An 18-year-old from Colorado, Remi Cordova, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after being convicted for the murder of a Colorado real estate agent. The incident occurred in 2021, and Cordova, who was a juvenile at the time, will be eligible for parole after serving 23 years. Remi Cordova’s Conviction Remi Cordova was found guilty of first-degree murder and ...
Colorado Marks One Year of Wolf Reintroduction
Dec 17, 2024 · Colorado is celebrating the one-year anniversary of reintroducing wolves to the state after 80 years of absence. The effort, driven by a voter-mandated initiative, aims to restore the balance of nature by bringing back a species critical to the ecosystem. As the program progresses, conservationists are identifying key steps to ensure its long-term success.
Colorado Legislators Clash with Polis Over Budget Cuts
Nov 16, 2024 · Colorado lawmakers and Gov. Jared Polis clash over budget cuts, including Medicaid reductions and school funding changes, amid a $635 million shortfall.
Ex-girlfriend found guilty in death of Longmont postal worker
Mar 7, 2023 · A postal worker’s ex-girlfriend was found guilty Tuesday in his 2021 fatal shooting after a Boulder County jury unanimously convicted her of first-degree murder. Devan Schreiner, 27, was sentenced to life in prison without parole in the killing of 33-year-old Jason Schaefer, who was working his postal route in Longmont when he was murdered. The trial, which lasted a week, ended with Shreiner ...