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Mitchell Byars
Mitchell Byars has been reporting for the Daily Camera since 2011, covering breaking news and courts. He is originally from Hawaii and enjoys the beach, camping, golf, beer and writing third-person bios about himself that exaggerate how outdoorsy he is.
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Mountain lion gets trapped in Boulder home, kills house cat
A mountain lion wound up getting trapped inside a Boulder home for more than an hour Thursday night before police and wildlife officers were able to scare it out.

What are tavern licenses, and why are they so “coveted” in Boulder?
The shuttering of the Pop-Up Bar this summer wasn't just the apparent end of a long line of night clubs at that spot. The bar also surrendered its rare Boulder...

VIDEO: Body cam footage shows Louisville police officer firing at fleeing driver
"I thought you were going to run us over. That's why I shot you." Those were the words of Louisville police Cpl. Joe Lamb to the driver he shot in...

Boulder police arrest 2 suspects in armed robbery of Wells Fargo bank
Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the armed robbery at a Wells Fargo bank branch in downtown Boulder in July.

Louisville police searching for person of interest in downtown burglaries
Louisville police are searching for a person of interest in a series of burglaries at businesses in the downtown area over the past two months.

Boulder public defender Megan Ring taking over state office
After more than 20 years in the Boulder Public Defender's Office -- including the last six as the head of the office — Megan Ring will become the new Colorado...

Man shot by Louisville cop facing menacing, obstruction charges
Louisville police have issued an arrest warrant for the man who was shot by an officer last month while allegedly trying to escape in a pickup truck.

Boulder DA rules Louisville officer justified in shooting suspect in truck
Boulder's district attorney today declined to press criminal charges against a Louisville police officer who shot a man in early June after he reportedly drove his truck at officers, ruling...

Mosquito pools in Erie, Louisville and Longmont test positive for West Nile virus
Mosquitoes at three trap sites in Boulder County has tested positive for West Nile virus, Boulder County Public Health announced this morning.

CU cop who pleaded guilty in stalking case has received more than $83K while still on paid leave
The University of Colorado police sergeant who pleaded guilty in a stalking case two months ago is still on paid leave and has received more than $83,000 in back pay...