The law requires officers to offer prelim breath tests to drivers involved in serious crashes regardless of whether impaired driving is suspected. The tests are voluntary and can't be used in court, but could lead to further drug testing.
Yesterday, cyclists, advocates and families gathered to watch Gov. Polis sign a law honoring late Boulder cyclist Magnus White.
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The Longmont Emergency Unit has helped with emergencies in Longmont since 1957. Recently, they've struggled to recruit volunteers and secure funding.
“There is a reality that we may not be here in the future,” a former LEU chief said.
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A juvenile who claims to be part of a cybercriminal group is facing charges in the hoax shooting calls that targeted #CUBoulder's Norlin Library and other universities in August.
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⚠️ Update: April 11, 2026 as of 9:54 a.m. ⚠️ The woman struck by lightning in Superior on April 9, 2026, has been identified. Her family is now by her side, and she remains in critical condition.
Out of respect for her privacy, no additional information will be released at this time.
We appreciate the community’s assistance and support during this incident.
A woman who was struck by lightning in Superior yesterday afternoon still hasn't been identified. The #Boulder County Sheriff's Office is asking Superior area residents to check security/door camera footage for a woman matching this description.
Please help us identify this woman. Update as of 4/10/26 at 4:45 p.m.
She is believed to be 20–30 years old, approximately 5’5”, 120 lbs, with auburn hair. She has three butterfly tattoos on her right upper arm and was last seen wearing a green running shirt, black running shorts with white stripes, a dark windbreaker-style jacket, and white/pink Saucony running shoes. She was also using Beats earbuds.
If you recognize this description, have door camera footage from the area, or have a loved one matching this description you have not been able to contact, please call the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office at 303-441-4444
Please help us identify this woman. Update as of 4/10/26 at 4:45 p.m.
She is believed to be 20–30 years old, approximately 5’5”, 120 lbs, with auburn hair. She has three butterfly tattoos on her right upper arm and was last seen wearing a green running shirt, black running shorts with white stripes, a dark windbreaker-style jacket, and white/pink Saucony running shoes. She was also using Beats earbuds.
If you recognize this description, have door camera footage from the area, or have a loved one matching this description you have not been able to contact, please call the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office at 303-441-4444
Pinewood Springs, a mountain community home to roughly 750 people, a pie shop and a Polish restaurant, has dealt with aging, leaky pipes for decades. Now, they're staring down a costly series of projects meant to address water quality violations. https://t.co/QgzR3bLX8o
Investigators weren't able to determine what caused the fire that burned about 1.5 acres near Chautauqua in #boulder on Saturday, but weather, powerlines and foul play were ruled out.
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A wildfire burned about 7 acres of rugged terrain in the Heil Valley Ranch area within a burn scar left by the 2020 Calwood fire. Crews don't expect the fire to spread much more, but smoke will stick around overnight as the fire continues to smolder. https://t.co/MujDfy1lHR
BLUEBELL FIRE UPDATE - 2:06
The fire is an estimated 5 acres. We have 50+ firefighters on scene and 1 helicopter is dropping water. Right now, the fire has moderate rate of spread, moving away from Boulder. No containment update at this time.
JCSO on scene of a grass fire at Hwy 93 & Hwy 72, causing a full road closure in all directions. The fire appears to have started along the railroad tracks. Multiple agencies and resources on scene.
If you Google the CU Independent, the student news outlet that covers the University of Colorado Boulder, the first result — https://t.co/Uq4Tea3YRC — is a copycat website churning out what appears to be AI slop. https://t.co/spnmKY41Ij
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for tomorrow, Friday, December 19, in anticipation of Friday’s powerful and potentially damaging Boulder County wind event. This alert indicates that conditions are extreme and pose a significant risk for fire weather.
This is a particularly dangerous situation in Boulder County that poses a significant threat to life and property in the event of a wildfire start. New or existing fire ignitions will have a high risk for very rapid fire spread.
Wind gusts may reach 100+ miles per hour in Boulder County, especially in areas west of Highway 36, Broadway, and Highway 93.
Prohibited:
Open burning is not allowed anywhere in Boulder County.
Avoid any outdoor activities that may cause a spark or flame:
-No campfires
-No lawn mowers
-No charcoal grills
-No slash burns
-No outdoor welding
-No parking in high grass
-Do not throw cigarettes or matches outdoors
How to Prepare:
Help share the message with family, friends, and neighbors that any outdoor activity that could cause a spark or flame should not take place.
Be prepared to evacuate should a fire ignite. Know your evacuation routes. If you do not have a way to evacuate, consider leaving the risk area prior to the high wind event. In some cases, safe and timely evacuation may not be possible should a fire approach.
Sign up to receive emergency alerts via phone call, text message, and e-mail sign-up at https://t.co/yqiSbve4yg, or to receive app notifications in other languages, download and use the ReachWell app and add “BOCO Alert” and select your language of choice.
Have a plan with neighbors and friends on how to evacuate people you care take for (children, older adults, etc.) and pets if you are not home.
Assemble an emergency supply kit, grab list of essential or irreplaceable items you would need to take with you. Have multiple ways to receive instructions from emergency services.
Before Thursday night, bring in or secure anything that could blow from your yard and could become a hazard (patio furniture, trash cans, decorations, etc.).
Lock gates: use carabiners, padlocks or strong latches on all gates to prevent them from blowing open.
Bring pets indoors: the safest option is to bring pets inside. If pets must be kept outdoors, keep them under direct supervision, on a leash or in a secure kennel. Ensure all pets wear collars with updated ID tags.