Karen Antonacci
The Denver Post
Colorado, United States
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Mental Health Partners aims to increase suicide prevention training six-fold in Boulder, Broomfield
Mental Health Partners hopes to train 4,098 people in Boulder and Broomfield Counties in suicide prevention methods by December 2019. → Read More
Lafayette police investigate allegations of child abuse by I Have A Dream Foundation employee
The Lafayette Police Department has re-opened an investigation into alleged child abuse at the hands of an employee of the I Have A Dream Foundation of Boulder County. → Read More
What’s the deal with Longmont’s roadside straw? So far, it’s a mystery.
For now, at least, the oversized drinking straw adorning a utility marker on Airport Road will remain a mystery. → Read More
Firestone explosion result of disregard for safety, overworked inspectors, Anadarko investor lawsuit claims
A recently re-filed lawsuit from Anadarko investors against the oil and gas company itself paints a picture of the 2017 Firestone explosion that killed two men as an inevitable accident with numerous warning signs that high-level executives ignored, allegedly in favor of profits. → Read More
Front Range officials pen letter to Gov. Hickenlooper, state agencies asking for oil and gas rule change
Elected officials from seven cities and four counties along the Northern Front Range sent a letter to Gov. John Hickenlooper on Monday asking for the state government to update what they said were antiquated and arbitrary oil and gas regulations. → Read More
Longmont’s Austin Gray competes in ‘America Ninja Warrior’ 15 weeks after donating a kidney
Austin Gray, 22, made his television debut on "American Ninja Warrior" during the Minneapolis Qualifiers episode. He competed only 15 weeks after donating a kidney to a fellow Longmont High graduate. → Read More
Longmont’s Old City Jail building to be torn down after social media pressure
The empty building once known as Longmont's Old City Jail, located north of Ninth Avenue and Main Street, was condemned by the city Tuesday and is slated to be demolished later this week. → Read More
Vagina China casting ceremony set for Saturday in Longmont
The Boulder-based Women's Art League is inviting Longmont women of all shapes and sizes to be part of a large-scale anonymous feminist art project focused on celebrating and demystifying vaginas and vulvas. → Read More
Happiness through Horses expands to help more kids with farm work therapy
In the past two years, the nonprofit Happiness Through Horses has expanded to three locations, helped 50 children and hopes to qualify soon for Colorado Gives Day. → Read More
Emerald ash borer infestation has spread to Lyons
The emerald ash borer, an invasive and destructive tree pest that has ravaged forest across the Midwest and Canada, has been detected in Lyons. → Read More
New Colorado bill corrects marijuana tax funding error that stiffed RTD, SCFD
In raising the retail marijuana tax in July, general assembly stiffed the Regional Transportation District and the Science and Cultural Facilities District. → Read More
Exec who allowed warrantless searches of apartments no longer works for Longmont Housing Authority
The operations director who allowed warrantless searches of subsidized housing by police officers and drug-sniffing dogs no longer works for the Longmont Housing Authority. → Read More
Dacono implements six-month oil and gas moratorium
Dacono City Council implements six-month moratorium on permitting new oil and gas development on an emergency basis. → Read More
Niwot Cemetery Association down to two members, handing it off to new generation
Nancy Hindman asked her longtime friend, JoAnn Bell, if she wanted to visit "her part of town" Tuesday morning. → Read More
Afghan family flees war zone, settles in Longmont
Assadullah Hessari and his family left Afghanistan after work with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers put them in danger. → Read More
Colorado Supreme Court refuses to hear Longmont airport noise case
Colorado Supreme Court denies Citizens for Quiet Skies' request to review Mile-Hi Skydiving noise case. → Read More
Coordinated entry: Boulder County rolling out new system focusing on ending homelessness
On Sunday, a new system designed to end homelessness in Boulder County will go into effect. → Read More
At 94 and 86 years old, Longmont newlyweds find love later in life than most
Bill and Flora Hanlin will celebrate their one-week wedding anniversary Saturday. → Read More
Public art piece to remember 8-year-old girl killed by car in Longmont
The corner where 8-year-old Peyton Knowlton of Longmont was struck while riding her bike in 2016 has a new piece of permanent art that will act as a tribute to the girl. → Read More
Longmont woman caught in Hurricane Irma’s path, plans to “ride the tide”
Longmont resident Rose Chamberlain plans to ride out Hurricane Irma on the Turks and Caicos Islands. → Read More