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Phil Weiser keeps cash advantage in Colorado governor’s race — but big PAC donors boost Michael Bennet Attorney General Phil Weiser continues to hold a significant, albeit still early, cash advantage over U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in their Democratic primary race for governor – though an independent …

Phil Weiser keeps cash advantage in Colorado governor’s race — but big PAC donors boost Michael Bennet trib.al/Q6OOolo

Front Range restaurateur accused of embezzlement pleads not guilty The founder of a local restaurant chain accused of embezzling more than $3 million from investors will stand trial in March after pleading not guilty to all charges Wednesday afternoon.

Front Range restaurateur accused of embezzlement pleads not guilty trib.al/NqmHWHw

Ian Inman taking aim from long range for CU Buffs men’s basketball Ian Inman has the potential to be an instant-offense type threat off the bench for the Colorado men’s basketball team.

Ian Inman taking aim from long range for CU Buffs men’s basketball trib.al/t58T8HF

This Colorado school district was sued for removing library books. Now it’s fundraising for legal fees. The appeal by the 2,700-student district southeast of Denver is part of a broader effort supported by at least three conservative groups.

This Colorado school district was sued for removing library books. Now it’s fundraising for legal fees. trib.al/Cj4vDqw

CU Buffs picked 15th in Big 12 preseason men’s basketball poll The Colorado men’s basketball team will start the 2025-26 season exactly where it began last year.

CU Buffs picked 15th in Big 12 preseason men’s basketball poll trib.al/II5Uc75

Burglary reported on Timm Way: Longmont police notes Longmont Public Safety officers took a report of a burglary in the 400 block of Timm Way at 8:12 a.m. on Wednesday.

Burglary reported on Timm Way: Longmont police notes trib.al/rhCDf6j

Colorado Springs police dog stabbed multiple times by barricaded suspect The dog, K9 Roam, was in critical condition and undergoing surgery Wednesday evening after being stabbed in the head, neck and along its abdomen.

Colorado Springs police dog stabbed multiple times by barricaded suspect trib.al/mVqC7Dc

Longmont’s prairie dog advocates push for changes; city to consider updates to code Local wildlife advocates won the first step in an effort to update Longmont’s prairie dog code on Tuesday.

Longmont’s prairie dog advocates push for changes; city to consider updates to code trib.al/GGTdHMW

Boulder County Halloween costume trends have DIY vibes on a budget, The Ritz costume shop reveals The Ritz’s floor manager, Margaret Skowronski, says locals are skipping the pre-packaged polyester and building their own looks from thrift finds, statement pieces and the occasional borrowed ballg…

Boulder County Halloween costume trends have DIY vibes on a budget, The Ritz costume shop reveals trib.al/d84dTdD

Things to do in Longmont Thursday, Oct. 16: Art & Sip class at Longmont Museum Things to do in Longmont Thursday, Oct. 16.

Things to do in Longmont Thursday, Oct. 16: Art & Sip class at Longmont Museum trib.al/QqfAxiM

Former Frederick police officer sentenced to probation in suspect assault A former Frederick Police Department officer was sentenced to a year of probation after pleading guilty to assault for hitting a man on the head while arresting him, according to court records.

Former Frederick police officer sentenced to probation in suspect assault trib.al/6OFT2Tb

Letters: Candidates get endorsements Letters to the editor for Oct. 16, 2025.

Letters: Candidates get endorsements trib.al/ORM5OVJ

TC Line calls for Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 City Council has the authority, right now, to adopt landing fees at Longmont Airport without FAA approval.

TC Line calls for Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 trib.al/AkbrZve

Longmont, Boulder ‘No Kings’ rallies set for Saturday Activists in Longmont, Boulder and communities along the Front Range are gearing up for “No Kings” rallies this weekend.

Longmont, Boulder ‘No Kings’ rallies set for Saturday trib.al/AdItd9s

Will: Primary credit for the Gaza ceasefire goes to the IDF — and Netanyahu Unminced words are now required lest we flinch from acknowledging the stark — and for many people, unsettling — lesson of Israel’s achievement since Oct. 7, 2023. The lesson is: Often military migh…

Will: Primary credit for the Gaza ceasefire goes to the IDF — and Netanyahu trib.al/SVutO46

Evans joins pullback from participation in NISP water project Another community in Northern Colorado has decided to pull back from participation in a proposed massive water project whose costs continue to escalate. City Council members in Evans last week deci…

Evans joins pullback from participation in NISP water project trib.al/a7IHa8n

Evie Saunders, Niwot gymnastics post best 4A score of the season On Wednesday night in their home gym, the Cougars won a meet with the Poudre School District and Fort Morgan with a score of 183.150, led by junior Evie Saunders, who shined with a 37.300  and the …

Evie Saunders, Niwot gymnastics post best 4A score of the season trib.al/LKgychG

No. 24 CU Buffs volleyball surges past Utah The Colorado Buffaloes volleyball team wasn’t at its best, particularly early, in a rematch against Utah.

No. 24 CU Buffs volleyball surges past Utah trib.al/Lhxcl74

NCAR to close Saturday, Sunday for building maintenance The National Center for Atmospheric Research Mesa Lab will be closed Saturday and Sunday for regularly scheduled building maintenance.

NCAR to close Saturday, Sunday for building maintenance trib.al/ccQudov

Colorado offense showing signs of growth as season goes along Featuring several newcomers, the Buffaloes have been able to run the ball and protect the passer better than they did a year ago. However, there’s been plenty of shortcomings for the Buffs.

Colorado offense showing signs of growth as season goes along trib.al/H9PcoKr

CU Buffs’ Jordan Nytes named Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week Colorado Buffaloes goalie Jordan Nytes has led one of the stingiest defenses in the Big 12. That effort was rewarded.

CU Buffs’ Jordan Nytes named Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week trib.al/skqv1A5

5 BVSD and SVVSD preps events to watch the rest of the week The boys soccer teams at Centaurus and Silver Creek are on a crash-course yet again.

5 BVSD and SVVSD preps events to watch the rest of the week trib.al/LMpUrhb

Food pantries in Boulder County may be hit hard if shutdown continues Anxiety is growing at area food pantries as the federal shutdown and assistance program cuts continue.

Food pantries in Boulder County may be hit hard if shutdown continues trib.al/bYHkbSr

Erie-Mullen football is the BoCoPreps Game of the Week Erie football has won every league game since coach Jeff Giger took over the program 4 ½ years ago.

Erie-Mullen football is the BoCoPreps Game of the Week trib.al/fI4x8u3

Longmont shows progress toward Vision Zero goals in new report Longmont’s comprehensive crash report shows traffic incidents and serious injuries continue to decline as the city advances its Vision Zero safety goals.

Longmont shows progress toward Vision Zero goals in new report trib.al/zfXANEW

Boulder County to host fair to support veterans Oct. 30 Boulder County Veteran Services will provide veterans and their families with resources at a fair in Longmont later this month.

Boulder County to host fair to support veterans Oct. 30 trib.al/3Snz59N

Colorado man wanted for 4 years in child sex-assault case arrested on 14er after manhunt A Colorado man suspected of child sexual assault was arrested on one of the state’s highest 14ers Sunday morning after more than four years on the run and a five-day manhunt, according to the U.S. …

Colorado man wanted for 4 years in child sex-assault case arrested on 14er after manhunt trib.al/YEdpJpl

Denver council rejects proposal to buy a shuttered downtown auto shop to develop affordable housing “Contingency funds are meant to cover emergencies and unexpected things, not speculative real estate opportunities,” Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez said.

Denver council rejects proposal to buy a shuttered downtown auto shop to develop affordable housing trib.al/TXPpuVh

Colorado asks Supreme Court to reject Nebraska’s South Platte River lawsuit, calling it ‘premature and unfounded’ “These hypothetical concerns they’ve raised do not warrant Supreme Court review,” Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said of Nebraska’s petition. “They do warrant m…

Colorado asks Supreme Court to reject Nebraska’s South Platte River lawsuit, calling it ‘premature and unfounded’ trib.al/YzFC1L7

Inaugural Roots Music Fest takes over Boulder this weekend, ushering in Yonder Mountain and 180 musicians The first-ever giant music fest takes over downtown Boulder this weekend, transforming everyday haunts into 15 live music stages.

Inaugural Roots Music Fest takes over Boulder this weekend, ushering in Yonder Mountain and 180 musicians trib.al/M6pcoSN