Mitchell Byars

Reporter/ Social Media Specialist

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.

Kansas State quarterback Ell Roberson tries ...

Drew Wahlroos, former Colorado Buffaloes linebacker and NFL player, dies of suicide

September 8, 2017 at 6:15 a.m.

Drew Wahlroos, a former University of Colorado linebacker who went on to play in the NFL, died over the weekend from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest -- the...

Boulder police cite transient after he allegedly fed 11-week-old puppy alcohol

September 6, 2017 at 3:08 p.m.

Boulder police cited a transient with animal cruelty after he allegedly fed an 11-week-old puppy a mix of alcohol and mouthwash.

Lafayette man accused of trying to stab roommate with samurai sword

September 5, 2017 at 6:02 p.m.

A Lafayette man could be facing an attempted murder charge after police said he tried to stab his roommate with a samurai sword following an argument this weekend.

Uber driver Chris Byrne with a box containing a baby orphaned squirrel he transported to Greenwood Wildlife in Boulder County.

Orphaned baby squirrel takes Uber to Boulder County wildlife center

September 2, 2017 at 11:05 p.m.

You've heard of Uber's surge pricing. But what about squirrel pricing?

Boulder youth soccer coach resigns amid allegations of “inappropriate and illegal conduct”

September 1, 2017 at 1:31 p.m.

Phil Hufstader, a youth soccer coach in Boulder, resigned his position last month after his club reported allegations he engaged in "inappropriate and illegal conduct" to the Boulder County Sheriff's...

Man who shot neighbor in squirrel-feeding dispute sentenced to 12 years in prison

August 26, 2017 at 12:24 p.m.

The Gunbarrel man convicted of shooting his neighbor in the back聽after an argument about feeding the local squirrels聽was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday.

Cheerleading coach under investigation was fired in Boulder for similar allegations

August 25, 2017 at 3:36 p.m.

The former Boulder High School cheerleading coach who has been聽accused of forcing students at Denver's East High School to do splits was fired by the Boulder Valley School District after...

Hand about to bang gavel on sounding block

One member of “People’s Grand Jury,” accused of threatening dozens of elected officials and judges, pleads guilty

August 24, 2017 at 2:42 p.m.

One of the eight members of the self-described "People's Grand Jury" has taken a plea deal, while five others have elected to stand trial on accusations that they聽threatened dozens of...

Kendra Heuer was raped by Austin Wilkerson at the University of Colorado when she was a freshman. Wilkerson was released from the Boulder County jail after serving about half of his two-year work-release sentence that drew national outrage from some who viewed it as too lenient.

CU Boulder rape victim feels “utter rage” at Austin Wilkerson’s early release

August 23, 2017 at 3:26 p.m.

The University of Colorado student who was sexually assaulted by Austin James Wilkerson in 2013 said Wilkerson's release from jail one year early disgusted her and shows the need to...

Affidavit: CU Buffs corner stole phone from other driver after car crash

August 22, 2017 at 3:34 p.m.

University of Colorado cornerback Anthony Julmisse was arrested after witnesses said he rear-ended a car and then stole the other driver's cellphone when that driver took pictures of the damage.

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Drew Wahlroos, former Colorado Buffaloes linebacker and NFL player, dies of suicide

Boulder police cite transient after he allegedly fed 11-week-old puppy alcohol

Lafayette man accused of trying to stab roommate with samurai sword

Orphaned baby squirrel takes Uber to Boulder County wildlife center

Boulder youth soccer coach resigns amid allegations of “inappropriate and illegal conduct”

Man who shot neighbor in squirrel-feeding dispute sentenced to 12 years in prison

Cheerleading coach under investigation was fired in Boulder for similar allegations

One member of “People’s Grand Jury,” accused of threatening dozens of elected officials and judges, pleads guilty

CU Boulder rape victim feels “utter rage” at Austin Wilkerson’s early release

Affidavit: CU Buffs corner stole phone from other driver after car crash