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Two Longmont teens obtain Eagle Scout awards
Crosby Montgomery and Jake Tomasko ascended to the rank of Eagle Scout on Saturday. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America for youth. “These young men have exhibited outstanding commitment to their communities, representing the values of scouting through their service projects, leadership endeavors, and personal growth,” Phil Henry, Scoutmaster of Troop 64 in a prepared statement.
Award-winning Uvalde, Texas mariachi band plays in Colorado
Los Coyotes, the Uvalde, Texas High School mariachi band, made history in 2023 after receiving a 1st Division award at the UIL State Mariachi Festival in Texas. It was the first time the school had entered the competition. "When we got to state, and we performed, the kids were a...
Longmont police report: April 29, 2024
The Longmont Leader receives a police report from Longmont Public Safety daily. The police notes are published in full with occasional modifications to exact addresses, individual names and spelling. Please note that the category that the crime is labeled as is limited by police software based on the information the dispatcher receives when the call is made. Longmont Public Safety may edit the category as more information is learned about each case.
At the Market: Rising Tiger joins the Boulder Wednesday-evening farmers market tonight
To understand Rising Tiger’s journey to the top, you have to begin with its roots. Devin Keopraphay’s grandmother brought her family to the United States, including her seven children, from the Khammouane province of Laos four decades ago to escape political strife. They were sponsored by Catholic missionaries in the eastern shore of Maryland, where Devin grew up speaking Lao, Thai and English, and experienced a blend of cultures that infuses his life — and his cooking — to this day.
Days After Cancer Surgery Woman Braves House Fire To Save Father-In-Law
Despite battling pancreatic cancer and recovering from surgery, Kathy Rodriguez managed to save her father-in-law from a house fire in Lafayette, Colorado, last week. The fire occurred just five days after her release from the hospital having undergone major surgery, adding to the challenges she faced. Rodriguez was asleep on...
Lafayette police seek public help in identifying found dog
Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a dog found Monday in Lafayette. According to a Lafayette police post on X, the smooth haired, Dachshund-type dog was found at South Boulder Road and Public Road Monday morning. Neither an owner nor address for the dog was found.
New Xcel timeline sheds light on April power blackouts
DENVER — Xcel Energy has put out a tick tock describing its actions earlier this month when it purposefully shut off power to 52,000 customers. Not the social media Tik Tok, but rather a “tick tock” – a timeline of events. Xcel provided the timeline ahead...
Largest indoor pickleball center in Colorado coming to Louisville
Louisville plans to welcome Colorado’s biggest indoor pickleball center in the first three months of 2025, when Relish Food Hall and Pickleball is slated to open with 80,000 square feet in the former Sam’s Club building at 550 McCaslin Blvd. The new business is expected to feature 20...
Gas line struck during construction
Gas lines in the area of Ninth Avenue and Pace Street have been shut down. The line was accidentally struck by a construction crew in the area around 1 p.m. According to the city of Longmont, it is unclear how long repairs will take, however, the city expects it to be more than two hours. The leak is currently being addressed by Xcel Energy.
Bishop Thomas enters transfer portal after being dismissed at Colorado
Bishop Thomas officially entered the transfer portal on Tuesday. The FSU transfer spent one season with the Buffaloes. Thomas, an original three-star prospect from Bishop Moore Catholic (Florida) was part of Deion Sanders' initial transfer portal wave past year. He held a lot of promise but struggled to make a significant impact on the field.
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