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SVVSD recognizes library “Dream Team”
Four St. Vrain Valley staff were awarded the Colorado’s Department of Education’s Highley Effective Schools Through Libraries, or HESTL, designation this week. The award was granted to Lesha Baker, Coal Ridge Middle School librarian, Kristin Holtz, librarian at Silver Creek High School. Holtz and Baker are among only 20 librarians in the state of Colorado to earn this distinction. They join Helen Robbins, Julie Singh, Jamie Nesbitt and LeAnne Kelly at SVVSD to earn the distinction.
Another Popular Local Colorado Business Closing after Almost 20 Years
Losing fantastic local businesses in our communities around Colorado is always a huge bummer, especially ones with helpful and credible staff members who truly helped local folks who needed their services. Next week, we say goodbye to another one. After Nearly 20 Years, This Local Colorado Business Is Closing For...
Longmont considers water rate increase
On Tuesday night, the Longmont City Council heard a presentation by Lance Smith, business enablement officer for the city of Longmont, concerning a proposal for future water rate increases. Smith offered two options to city council members. Option A included a five-year plan and Option B would consider a three-year...
High-altitude balloon spotted floating above Northern Colorado
It was an unusual sight in the sky over Northern Colorado on Friday morning- a balloon floating above Longmont. It was spotted by the CBS News Colorado helicopter about 7:10 a.m. What was that mysterious object floating with a backdrop of crystal-clear blue sky? After some research, CBS News Colorado discovered it was one of the Stratollite high-altitude balloon systems from World View Enterprises. According to the company's website, its mission is to lead "a new era of stratospheric exploration."The company told CBS News Colorado that the balloon is often confused with a weather balloon and that "Ours is a more sophisticated stratospheric vehicle that can be remotely navigated to certain areas and stay aloft for days, weeks, months at a time."The balloon was launched from Arizona last Saturday before it decided to take a trip into Colorado airspace this week. World View said the balloon is carrying a payload for NASA that measures solar radiation in the stratosphere above the 40th parallel. The mission could last up to two weeks.
WATCH: Previewing and predicting Colorado's Week 2 match-up with the Cornhuskers
Will the Buffaloes be able to keep their winning streak against the Huskers alive this weekend? Adam Munsterteiger and Brian Howell preview the rivalry game in Lincoln and give their score predictions...
Colorado School of Mines overpowers West Texas A&M, 41-13
GOLDEN, Colorado — The Colorado School of Mines Orediggers delivered a decisive performance against the West Texas A&M Buffaloes Thursday night, winning 41-13 before a crowd of over 4,200 at Marv Kay Stadium. The fifth-ranked Orediggers exhibited their offensive firepower and defensive prowess, leaving the Buffaloes trailing from the first drive. The Colorado School of Mines took charge early. On their opening drive, running back Landon Walker broke free for a 47-yard touchdown run, giving the Orediggers...
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