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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 11h

Do I miss the #Boulder crime beat? Sometimes. Does my job now involve 100% more crepe tastings? Yes. www.axios.com/local/boulde...

Boulder Junction gets a dose of crepe therapy

Renowned chef Mawa McQueen has opened another crepe cafe, this one in Boulder Junction.

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 15h

#CUBoulder is sending undercover cops into Folsom Field for football games www.axios.com/local/boulde...

CU to deploy undercover officers at Folsom Field after BYU game chants

CU will add plainclothes officers and new tech to deter fan misconduct.

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 7d

#Boulder County to cut 90 jobs, including 31 layoffs, amid $30M–$40M shortfall www.axios.com/local/boulde...

Boulder County layoffs target 90 positions amid $40M gap

Boulder County is eliminating 90 positions, including 31 layoffs, as local leaders try to close a looming budget gap.

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 8d

The Big 12 has fined #CUBoulder for chants during the BYU game on Saturday. It appears to be the first time a conference has disciplined a school for a fan-initiated chant www.axios.com/local/boulde...

Big 12 fines CU Boulder $50K over slurs at BYU

It appears to be the first time a conference has fined a school for a fan-initiated chant.

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 9d

Oh no #Boulder

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 12d

Monopoly debuted a #Boulder edition, featuring the Flatirons, local businesses and, of course, prairie dogs www.axios.com/local/boulde...

Monopoly launches Boulder edition with local landmarks

Monopoly unveiled a Boulder edition of its classic board game that features local landmarks and businesses.

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 14d

ALERT: Xcel Energy has reached a $640M settlement for the Marshall Fire, but admits no wrongdoing www.axios.com/local/boulde...

Xcel reaches $640M settlement for Marshall Fire

The agreement essentially closes the book on the costliest fire in Colorado history.

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 16d

Sure, the football team won. But #CUBuffs fans know Saturday was all about our new queen, Ralphie VII: www.axios.com/local/boulde...

Ralphie VII bolts onto the field at CU debut

The new 700-pound bison lived up to the hype in her first game run.

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 18d

It depends on when they took the team photos. Baseball is in the spring, and he may have dropped out by then

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 19d

So: Did Robert Redford actually play baseball for #CUBoulder? We investigate www.axios.com/local/boulde...

Redford's CU baseball legend not quite a home run

As stories and tributes landed following the death of Robert Redford, many cited his Boulder origin story: A young man who washed out of baseball to become an actor.

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 20d

Apparently this weekend in Minnesota you can go on a Taco Bell-fueled 100 mile bike ride and drink with crocodiles? www.axios.com/local/twin-c... via @axios.com

a man says " i owe you an apology " on a tv screen

ALT: a man says " i owe you an apology " on a tv screen

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 21d

If you have $10 million, you can buy #Boulder's famous "Glass House." And then let me live in the ADU www.axios.com/local/boulde...

Own a piece of the Rockies with Boulder's $10M "Glass House"

Boulder's famous "Glass House" is back on the market for the discerning homeowner who wants to get closer to the Flatirons. Very literally.

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 22d

Moose euthanized after falling off a cliff in #Boulder Canyon www.dailycamera.com/2025/09/16/m... via @abiankeney.bsky.social

Moose euthanized after falling off cliff onto roadway in Boulder Canyon

A moose fell onto Boulder Canyon Drive yesterday after it appears to have been walking along a cliff and stumbled.

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 23d

Autumn is upon us, and so we debut our Basic edition of #Boulder BINGO: www.axios.com/local/boulde...

Boulder BINGO: Fall classics

Fall is the perfect time to inflict major FOMO on all of your loved ones.

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 26d

UPDATE: Per #CUBoulder police, evacuation orders lifted. Norlin will remain closed, CUPD can escort students for belongings. Classes will resume at Ketchum and Ramaley.

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 26d

ALERT: #CUBoulder has evacuated Norlin, Ketchum, Ramaley while they investigate a bomb threat

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 27d

At this time there is no evidence of any weapon

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 27d

*now

Me brain no work in rain

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 27d

#Boulder is more experiencing WEATHER #cowx

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 27d

#Boulder Valley now saying Southern Hills will continue classes, but parents can pull their students out for the day if they wish. Fairivew will NOT continue classes

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 27d

#Boulder Valley tells me that as police clear classrooms at Fairview and Southern Hills, students will be released for the day. No special reunification area at this time. District working on buses as well. Too early to say what tomorrow might look like

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 27d

UPDATE: #Boulder police confirming they do not believe there is any active threat, and that source of call was a man with a weighted vest and a cell phone. Still, schools remain on lockdown while they are cleared. Avoid area to leave room for emergency traffic

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 27d

Keep in mind, the person believed to be at the center of the report is speaking with police, but the schools remain on lockdown while they clear buildings. BVSD has not announced any pickup/class plans, so continue to avoid area for now

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 27d

UPDATE: Per scanner, the original called confirmed the person in the weighted vest was what prompted alert. Sounds like police are going to finish sweeping high school just in case

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 27d

UPDATE: Per scanner, an officer is in contact with a man who is "likely" the source of the report. They are unarmed, but were wearing some type of weighted workout vest that might have looked tactical. Waiting on confirmation from witness

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