Local News

Longmont Public Safety reports a surge in backflow preventer thefts from parks and businesses, likely driven by rising demand under a new state law, with authorities urging the public to report suspicious activity.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department contained a 20-acre grass fire near Garden of the Gods on March 13, with investigators linking the blaze to a makeshift campsite and arresting 48-year-old Adam Gilmour on arson and other charges.

The Weld County District Attorney’s Office is hiring a Deputy District Attorney to handle misdemeanor and traffic cases, offering entry-level attorneys courtroom experience with a salary range of $91,457.60 to $115,856.00.

The City of Boulder will hold a Special Event Liquor Permit Workshop on March 31 to guide event organizers, nonprofits, and businesses through the application process, compliance requirements, and permitting for alcohol at events.

The POST Volunteer Program has released its spring calendar, offering community members opportunities to engage in environmental education, trail building, gardening, and citizen science projects from March through May.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for northeast and north central Colorado, warning of high winds up to 60 mph, critical fire weather conditions, and mountain snow impacting travel through Friday.

A Boulder driver was cited for failing to yield after colliding with a police sergeant’s vehicle responding to an emergency with lights and sirens activated.

Authorities have recovered Megan Trussell’s purse miles from where her body was found in Boulder Canyon, as her mother raises concerns about possible foul play.