LIVE UPDATES: Fiery Tanker Crash on I-70 Near Golden Turns Deadly
I-70 has closed near Golden, Colorado, following a deadly crash on Thursday, May 6, involving a tanker and up to six vehicles.
Online Auction Underway After 4 Red Lobster Locations Close in Colorado
Red Lobster has abruptly closed 90 locations, including four in Colorado. There's now an online auction for all of the contents.
DEA Rocky Mtn Field Division marks National Fentanyl Awareness Day
National Fentanyl Awareness Day was established by non-profit Song For Charlie (a national community outreach partner with DEA) and is separate from National Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Day held annually in August. DEA is a proud co-sponsor of both days.
Local insurance broker cautions to check details of new offerings
Melanie Herrman is an insurance broker for Seasons Insurance Agency in Longmont. Recently, she received text messages claiming to offer new low-deductable, low-costs insurance plans. She warns that while these plans are not scams, they may not be what you think you are getting.
At the Market: It’s time to plant your summer garden
If you are planting tomatoes, you’d be doing yourself a disservice to not plant basil, too. It is the perfect summer herb to finish a tomato, basil, mozzarella salad, add to cocktails or make homemade pesto. Most herbs will even grow inside if you have a window that lets in a lot of sunshine.
Longmont-area events for Tuesday, May 7: DIY wildflower seed bombs class
Wonder Tours Thursday Happy Hour: 3 p.m. Thursday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Take a 3 hour guided walking tour with food and drinks included. For this tour, participants will stop at Miss Krissy’s, Dry Land Distillery, Mike O’Shay’s and Flavor of India. $65, 303-525-3218, wondertours.com.
Line dancing keeps seniors fit and active
Experts, like the CDC, say that exercise is important. A small study in Italy on line dancing and depression in 2021 showed improvement in depression symptoms and reduced stress. Better Health also lists the benefits of dancing, including stronger bones, better coordination, agility, flexibility, and improved balance.
Boulder-area events for Friday, May 3: First Friday in the NoBo Art District
First Friday in the NoBo Art District: 6 p.m. Friday, NoBo Art District, 4929 Broadway, #E, Boulder. NoBo First Friday features monthly exhibitions at the Bus Stop Gallery
‘The Colorado way’ or a ‘backroom deal’? Democrats advance oil-for-transit fee, pollution rules
Colorado Democrats are moving quickly to pass a last-minute package of compromise air quality legislation with support from environmental groups and large oil and gas companies — but not everyone is happy with what some on either side of the issue called a “backroom deal.
Why are cows catching the bird flu?
(Zach Mahone, Special to The Colorado Sun) “The question we have is what is the ... The estimated cost to build a Denver-Longmont commuter rail Tucked into an eleventh-hour oil and gas bill is the promise of a long-awaited rail line between Longmont ...
Colorado argues in court for dismissal of universal preschool lawsuit
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. A lawyer for the state of Colorado argued in court Tuesday that a lawsuit filed by six school districts and other education groups over the state’s new universal preschool program should be dismissed because the plaintiffs don’t have legal grounds to sue.
Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center wins award
The center is being recognized for its pivotal role in driving economic growth in Colorado and fostering the spirit, support and success of the state’s entrepreneurs and innovators
Longmont-area cone zones for May 6-12
Firestone-Longmont mobility hub: The Colorado Department of Transportation is constructing the Firestone-Longmont Mobility Hub at the Interstate 25 and Colo. 119 interchange. Daytime work hours are expected from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday ...
Longmont-area events for Friday, May 3: Night Sky Neighbors presentation
Longmont. Join on the first Friday of every month for a spectacular music showcase of local Colorado talent. Sugar Britches is a blend of high-brow honky-tonk with eclectic instrumental accompaniment and clever lyrics. Free, lefthandbrewing.com.
Longmont police notes: Trespassing leads to warrant arrests on Main Street
• 5:59 p.m. Officers investigated a theft in the 2100 block of Meadow Court. They have no suspects. • 10:15 a.m. Police went to a business in the 2200 block of Main Street to investigate a report of several men trespassing. They found that two of the ...
Longmont weather: High of 63 with sunny skies
Longmont should see highs in the 60s today with sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies with a high of 63 and an overnight low of 39, with a 10% chance of rain and storms after 4 p.m.
Out and About: EforAll celebrates entrepreneurs
Calling all tractor enthusiasts! 21st Century Equipment is happy to announce a special event featuring YouTuber Tractor Time with Tim. Taking place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, this event promises a day filled with tractor exploration, expert insights, and exclusive offers.
Bright Horizons at East Longmont closing
Bright Horizons at East Longmont is closing at the end of the month after 18 years in the city, adding to a shortfall of available care for infants and toddlers.
Denver Drive-In Theater Announces It Will Be Reopening After All!
Last summer, we wrote about the closing of the 88 Drive-In Theatre in Denver after decades of movie showings. However, according to reports, the last-remaining drive-in movie theater has plans to reopen for another season! The 88 Drive-In Theatre is planning to open in May.
LIVE UPDATES: Maryland Bridge Collapse: 6 Workers Presumed Dead
The U.S. Coast Guard is suspending its rescue efforts following a horrific incident in Baltimore, Maryland. The Francis Scott Key Bridge plunged into the freezing waters of the Patapsco River after being hit by a container ship. Search operations will now shift focus to finding the missing six construction workers and providing closure to their families.