Local News in Weld County

Photonics firm eyes Longmont for expansion

The Colorado Economic Development Commission on Thursday offered an unnamed photonics company $627,358 in incentives over eight years in an effort to entice the firm to expand in Longmont.

Flix and Kicks: Spooky Saturday

Saturday, October 10. The community is invited to enjoy a special drive-in screening of the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus (PG, 1993). The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.

City hosting “Spooky Saturday” Flix & Kicks drive-in movie on Oct. 10

The City of Brighton is thrilled to present a special fall edition of our Flix & Kicks series: Spooky Saturday, on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Brighton Sports Complex (111 Judicial Center Drive).

Scaggiari awarded Walter A. Weers Service Award during the Rocky Mountain Water Conference

Sherry Scaggiari, Deputy Director of Utilities for the City of Brighton, has been awarded the Walt Weers Service Award by the Rocky Mountain Section of the American Water Works Association and the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association.

At Glen Canyon Dam, Trump administration privileges hydropower over ecosystems

Grand Canyon ecology was not a priority in 2026 water-release decisions for the Colorado River.

Fire demo shows what happens when a home is built for wildfire — and what it's like when it's not

Fire leaders held a demonstration to show what happens when a home is built with wildfire-conscious materials, something more homeowners and builders are considering as wildfires become more intense.

Ferris Fire burn scar brings new risks to the landscape

Post-fire specialists are assessing soil damage, debris flows and watershed risks after the Ferris Fire, as parts of the burned landscape begin to recover.

City of Frederick Honors Former Alderman Charlotte “Arlene” Phillips

Growing Grads College and Career Readiness Kickoff happening Oct. 14

The City of Brighton’s Growing Grads College and Career Readiness Kickoff returns Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6-8 p.m. at The Armory Performing Arts Center (300 Strong Street).

Brighton Police Department and Brighton Fire District Launch Hi-Lo Sirens and establish designated e

During an emergency, every second matters. Brighton Police, Brighton Fire Rescue District, and the Office of Emergency Management are working together to improve evacuation alerts, standardize terminology, and establish designated evacuation areas.

Brighton Police investigate homicide

The Brighton Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on September 13th at approximately 12:30 a.m., near the 3100 block of Eagle Blvd.

Windsor Expands Open Space System with 70-Acre Acquisition

The Town of Windsor has officially acquired 70 acres of property to be used as open space, including historic structures and associated water rights.