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Longmont’s Used Book Emporium eyes final chapter, as Oct. 15 closing looms
For nearly three decades, Used Book Emporium in downtown Longmont has welcomed customers from all walks of life in search of their next great read. A handwritten note on the local business’s entryway at 346 Main St. reads “Door Sticks — Push Hard.” However, it’s another sign on Used Book Emporium’s front door that really catches people’s attention; the one that says “Store Closing Oct. 15 — last day of business.”
Clear Creek authorities identify body of man in "suspicious" death
The Clear Creek Sheriff's Office says deputies are investigating a death in Idaho Springs they're calling "suspicious."Saturday night, the coroner's office identified the man as 57-year-old Paul Peavey.The sheriff's office said earlier in the day that his death, in the 1000 block of Two Brothers Road in Idaho Springs, was under investigation. Later in the evening, Peavey was identified and the sheriff's office said it was investigating his death as a homicide.Initially, the sheriff's office said it received a report of a missing person in that same area from earlier in the week and initially couldn't say whether the homicide victim was the person reported missing, but Saturday night, it said Peavey was the man reported missing.The sheriff's office said it doesn't believe the public is in danger, but also said investigators have not yet identified a suspect.
Man killed in Aurora shooting
AURORA, Colo. — A man is dead after a shooting in Aurora Saturday. The Aurora Police Department said in a release that officers responded to the southwest corner of East Colfax Avenue and North Havana Street just after 2 p.m. Saturday for reports of a shooting. When they got...
Prep notebook: Battle Mountain softball opens season against Rifle
The Battle Mountain girls softball team opened its 2024 season against Rifle on Thursday. The Huskies scored three runs in the third inning but ended up falling to the Bears 20-3. Rylan Petree, Ella Jackson and Katharine Santana each tallied three hits for Rifle, which improved to 3-0 on the...
The return of the Kings (salmon, that is)
Wanted to share the news that the first salmon of the season has made it home through the fish ladder at our hatchery on Orcas!. We are getting ready for our annual party to celebrate the return of the salmon to Glenwood Springs and to celebrate the volunteers on Orcas Island who help us so much every year.
Landsea Homes breaks ground in Longmont
Landsea Homes Corporation announced Wednesday the groundbreaking on 28 paired homes on the southwest corner of Hwy 66 and Sundance Drive in Spring Valley. "The groundbreaking of Spring Valley marks a significant milestone in our growth journey in Colorado and brings us one step closer to becoming a leading homebuilder in the state," said Lisa Wiebelhaus, Colorado Division President of Landsea Homes.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers rock Beaver Creek
George Thorogood & The Destroyers’ ‘Bad All Over the World — 50 Years of Rock’ comes to the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek with a warning: This will be a loud rock and roll concert. The high-energy, rockin’ show stems from Thorogood’s blue-collar, hard-working upbringing.
Rory McIlroy flings club into water during Round 2 of BMW
Rory McIlroy, coming off a three-putt bogey on the 16th hole, hit his drive to the right rough, then casually flung the 3-wood toward the left. It bounced once and went in the water. He walked over to the edge of the water, reached down and retrieved it.
Alamosa city council moves toward ban on sitting and lying in public
The Alamosa City Council will move forward on amending city codes that would effectively ban sitting or lying in public rights of way. Utilizing and mirroring similar action taken in Durango, police will no longer have to be required to ensure space is available at St. Benedict or La Puente to move a person from a right of way and ticket them.
YMCA in Lafayette Offers Youth Hockey Program
The YMCA of Northern Colorado in Lafayette is offering a program called Mile High Mites Learn to Play Hockey for kids aged 5 to 9. The program provides new Bauer hockey gear and Hockey 101 sessions at Ball Arena, subject to availability. Participants learn foundational hockey skills from the Lafayette Locomotive hockey staff. The next program begins on September 7 and is hosted by the Lafayette Locomotive Hockey Club. More information can be found at https://brnw.ch/21wM29s.
Four Mile District Breaks Ground On 10-Acre Entertainment District
The much-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony for the Four Mile District was held on July 25, 2024, for a 10-acre entertainment district in Glendale. With a few stops and starts and obstacles over the last decade, forward progress is happening, and the $150 million project is underway. In 2020, it appeared that...
Coloradans Can Check Out Live Horse Racing With Big Cash on the Line
Coloradans can get in the car and take a fun road trip to see (and bet on) professional horse racing. While the Kentucky Derby does get all the attention in the world of horse racing, Wyoming's races are something to see, as well. Your trip will take you through some of the prettiest parts of Wyoming to see some very majestic horses.
Colorado’s Violent Video Game Surge, Should We Be Worried?
Video games have changed a lot in the past 30 years. Nearly two-thirds of us play video games, which is a factor in most of our lives. Video games are incredibly diverse these days. Back in the day, it was sitting in front of a TV being in an isolated position.
Optional $29 vehicle fee raises $39.7M, exceeds goal for Colorado Parks and Wildlife
(The Center Square) – Coloradans contributed $39.7 million to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife in the first year of a vehicle registration program. More than 1.5 million Coloradans purchased a $29 “Keep Colorado Wild Pass” when they registered a car, motorcycle, recreational vehicle or light truck through the Division of Motor Vehicles. The fee is included in the registration unless the resident chooses to opt out. If a resident purchases a pass, the Department of Motor Vehicles prints a Colorado Parks and Wildlife logo on...
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