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Monty the Longmonster
Politics & Government

WTF is the ‘Longmonster’ of Longmont? We’re almost afraid to ask

By Sage KelleyJuly 13, 2026

The city even has a quirky green mascot, Monty, to spread Longmonster joy.

Hail hits a chair in a Colorado backyard
Weather

Oh hail no: Denver could see severe thunderstorms, hail today

By Sage KelleyJune 24, 2026

Colorado has been pelted with precipitation over the last few days.

Predator Poachers Longmont
Police & Law Enforcement

Longmont police arrest suspect after child predator hunters video

By Sage KelleyJune 22, 2026

Police arrested a man after a viral “sting” video earlier this month.

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Eagle high school mascot on a football field
Education

District says 61 boys the Trump administration found on girls’ sports rosters were mascots, managers

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat ColoradoJune 13, 2026

“Some teams had male managers, trainers, or mascots — not athletes.”

Adams County Courthouse
Police & Law Enforcement

Double whammy: Adams County man gets extra years after calling in bomb threat to avoid sentencing

By Sage KelleyJune 4, 2026

An Adams County man tried to escape prison by calling in a bomb threat

South Park Coney Island
Bars & Breweries

Hot dog! You can finally get a beer with your Coney Island weenie

By Antony BrunoJune 2, 2026

The South Park-themed roadside attraction in Bailey is adding a tavern this summer.

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the U.S. Capitol building in washington, d.c.
Politics & Government

Democrat Evan Munsing drops out of Colorado​ race for GOP Rep. Evans’ seat

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineMay 28, 2026

The Democratic primary field in Colorado’s most competitive congressional district shrank again on Wednesday.

Four people standing in a line
Features

Who Would’ve Guessed? Longmont Has a Thriving Young Punk Scene

By Zachary ViscontiMay 13, 2026

It’s on the up and up. And some of the state’s most beloved punk bands will play there this weekend.

Jeffco Superintendent Tracy Dorland
Education

Jeffco Superintendent Stepping Down After Slew of Controversies

By Sage KelleyMay 12, 2026

Tracy Dorland announced her resignation after years of issues in the district.

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Shadow Work performing at FoCoMX.
Critic's Notebook

FoCoMX Showed People Really Do Care About Local Live Music

By Emily FergusonApril 29, 2026

The festival sold out and saw fans dancing through downtown Fort Collins.

band performing at FoCoMX
Critic's Notebook

Our Music Editor’s Artist Picks for FoCoMX

By Emily FergusonApril 24, 2026

One of the state’s best local-focused music festivals sounds off in Fort Collins this weekend.

Education

Satanist Student Wins Religious Accommodation From Colorado School District

By Hannah MetzgerApril 20, 2026

“The district is deeply committed to honoring parental rights.”

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various mexican dishes and drinks on a table
Restaurants

Westminster Kicks Off Its First-Ever Restaurant Week

By Molly MartinApril 17, 2026

It runs from April 17-26 and includes deals at nearly forty spots.

A portrait of the late Courtney Tinker.
Courts & Lawsuits

Courtney Tinker’s In-Custody Death Lawsuit Latest to Target Jeffco Jail

By Michael RobertsApril 3, 2026

More Jeffco jail cases with a medical theme are on the way, according to the plaintiff’s attorney.

Teen Drunk Driver Sentenced for Thornton Crash That Killed Father of Eight
Police & Law Enforcement

Teen Drunk Driver Sentenced for Thornton Crash That Killed Father of Eight

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 27, 2026

David Mendez-Reyes, then eighteen, was speeding over 100 miles per hour when he ran a red light and struck Christian “Melo” Santamaria.

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Transportation

Front Range Train Proponents Weigh Support for Sales Tax to Fund New Train

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 27, 2026

“We can only go to the voters so many times to ask them to fund transit.”

a small burger next to a large burger
Restaurants

Carb Crisis Averted: Big Buns Are Back at Jim’s Burger Haven

By Molly MartinMarch 24, 2026

After its longtime supplier left the business in a lurch, a family-owned bakery stepped in with a new and improved custom product.

Environment

How Denver’s Upcoming Water Restrictions Will Impact You

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 24, 2026

Denver Water is expected to declare a Stage 1 drought this week, setting mandatory limits on watering grass, serving water at restaurants and more.

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exterior of building with "District" sign
Restaurants

Three New Food Halls Are Coming to Westminster

By Cynthia BarnesMarch 23, 2026

The trend is slowing down in other cities, while it’s gaining steam in this suburb.

fake snowman in desert
Weather

Hot, Dry and Unsettling: Colorado Broke Several Scary Records This Winter

By Thomas MitchellMarch 2, 2026

Historical weather records show that this is not normal.

A surveillance camera sits atop traffic lights at a Denver intersection.
Politics & Government

Are You Part of the Flock? How Cities Across the Denver Area Use AI Tracking Tech.

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 2, 2026

Denver recently announced plans to stop using Flock after residential pushback, but the surveillance continues.

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Olympic memorabilia and a portrait of Bob Beamon in the summer games gallery
Outdoors & Rec

Ten Things to See at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs

By Abigail BlissFebruary 21, 2026

The 2026 Olympic Winter Games may be over, but there’s always a celebration of the Olympics in Colorado Springs.

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