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Woman found dead near Boulder campus, wrapped in layers on "unusual" bike trailer
The Boulder Police Department has launched an investigation after a woman's body was found wrapped in multiple layers on an "unusual" bike trailer on the evening of July 14. The bike trailer was located on the 1800 block of Goss Street, which is located just north of the University of Colorado Boulder campus and Folsom Field – about half a mile north of the stadium. Authorities noted that the bike...
Man reportedly stabbed 'in broad daylight' on bike path in Colorado
A male was walking down a bike path near Boulder's Scott Carpenter Park on July 15 when someone rode up on a bike and stabbed him in broad daylight at about 11 a.m. After the report of the act of violence was received, law enforcement swarmed the area, but was unable to locate a suspect. A July 17 update from the City of Boulder reports that a person of interest in the case was arrested later that night on unrelated charges, matching the description of...
Authorities arrest man after he allegedly sparked devastating forest fire with illegal fireworks: 'Be mindful of the heightened fire danger'
As Bruce Springsteen once sang, "you can't start a fire without a spark." In Boulder, Colorado, one man discovered that the hard way — though fortunately without causing any injuries or major damage — after lighting fireworks at Gregory Canyon. What happened?. As The Denver Gazette reported, a...
2 taken to hospital after Broomfield crash
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Police are investigating a serious crash that caused road closures and sent two people to a hospital Friday, the Broomfield Police Department said on the social media platform X. Police reported on the two-vehicle crash on 144th Avenue just after 3:30 p.m. Due to the crash,...
Police search for man accused of trying to record woman in a Boulder fitting room
Police are searching for a man accused of trying to take a video recording of a woman in a Boulder fitting room around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Officers were called to a business in the 900 block of Pearl Street on a report of a man trying to take a video recording of a woman over the wall of a fitting room, according to Boulder police.
Broomfield police blotter for July 8-14
4:25 a.m.: Criminal trespass to vehicle reported on a highway/road/alley on the 13600 block of Navajo Street. 8 a.m.: Theft reported at a rental/storage facility on the 12000 block of Perry Street. July 9. 4:01 a.m.: Residential burglary reported at a residence/home on the 700 block of Burbank Street. 5...
Neighbors' pleas ignored, unofficial shooting range risks pollution, wildfires
Incessant target practice in a small Colorado community has neighbors there up in arms, claiming their government leaders have been brushing off serious risks for years. To add insult to injury, the community members say that despite the area being deemed "unsuitable" for shooting five years ago, risky shooting activities continue at the site less than half a mile away from more than 100 homes. The unofficial shooting range is located on public U.S. Forest Service land along Forest Service Road 217 in the community of Raymond, in Boulder County, just southwest of Lyons and located in the Arapaho and...
Colorado domestic violence shelter to become pet-friendly
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — Boulder and Broomfield counties are reporting higher rates of domestic violence than the rest of Colorado and the United States, according to SPAN (Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence). The guilt of leaving a pet behind with their abuser or having to surrender their animal can...
Wildfires in our area, and thanks to firefighter first responders
We are all so grateful for the firefighters who have been working hard on these incredibly hot days! plus carrying heavy uniforms, gear, back packs and more. Lyons Pancake Breakfast On June 29th, 2024 Lyons Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Lyons. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. There was a live band playing, and kids played corn hole. (More info coming in the August report from our Lyons fire chief)
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