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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.

The University of Colorado Boulder's cross-country program will undergo an independent inquiry over allegations of unhealthy practices related to body composition.

CU Buffs cross country program facing independent inquiry over training methods

November 18, 2022 at 3:26 p.m.

The University of Colorado Boulder's cross-country program will undergo an independent inquiry over allegations of unhealthy practices related to body composition.

A University of Colorado linebacker is not currently with the football team as he deals with an ongoing domestic violence case.

Colorado linebacker not with Buffs after harassment charge

September 13, 2022 at 2:52 p.m.

A University of Colorado linebacker is not currently with the football team as he deals with an ongoing domestic violence case.

Justin Bannan, a former NFL and University of Colorado Boulder lineman convicted of attempted murder in a Boulder shooting, was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison.

Justin Bannan sentenced to 16 years in prison for Boulder shooting

February 10, 2022 at 11:57 a.m.

Justin Bannan, a former NFL and University of Colorado Boulder lineman convicted of attempted murder in a Boulder shooting, was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison.

University of Colorado Boulder lineman Carson Lee has been charged with felony assault after police say he repeatedly punched a man early Sunday morning.

CU Buffs lineman Carson Lee charged with assault

October 7, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

University of Colorado Boulder lineman Carson Lee has been charged with felony assault after police say he repeatedly punched a man early Sunday morning.

The Bolder Boulder 10K race has been canceled for the second consecutive year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but organizers said this year they have elected to let people "run" the course at various Front Range locations rather than trying to postpone the event.

Bolder Boulder canceled for 2021; director instead hosting smaller Memorial Day Weekend 10Ks

March 9, 2021 at 11:47 a.m.

The Bolder Boulder 10K race has been canceled for the second consecutive year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but organizers said this year they have elected to let people "run"...

University of Colorado Boulder football player La’Vontae Shenault was ticketed for speeding and driving with a revoked license in Boulder County this month, the third traffic case the Buffs' wide receiver has picked up less than a year.

CU Buffs’ La’Vontae Shenault picks up another traffic case, this time in Boulder County

February 24, 2021 at 7:07 p.m.

University of Colorado Boulder football player La’Vontae Shenault was ticketed for speeding and driving with a revoked license in Boulder County this month, the third traffic case the Buffs' wide...

Boulder County has issued an order halting all gatherings for Boulder residents between the ages of 18 and 22 to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, which has surged in that age group since the start of the University of Colorado Boulder's semester.

Boulder County issues order halting gatherings for college-age Boulder residents

September 24, 2020 at 9:01 a.m.

Boulder County has issued an order halting all gatherings for Boulder residents between the ages of 18 and 22 to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, which has surged...

Boulder has ticketed the director of the University of Colorado's football team for a team hike on Mount Sanitas Thursday that saw more than 100 players on the trails in violation of public health orders.

CU Boulder’s football director ticketed for health violation after more than 100 players hike Mount Sanitas

September 18, 2020 at 4:25 p.m.

Boulder has ticketed the director of the University of Colorado's football team for a team hike on Mount Sanitas Thursday that saw more than 100 players on the trails in...

The CU Buffs on Friday announced they have selected a new buffalo to serve as the team's live mascot, Ralphie.

CU Buffs select new Ralphie

July 10, 2020 at 1:03 p.m.

The CU Buffs on Friday announced they have selected a new buffalo to serve as the team's live mascot, Ralphie.

The preliminary hearing for Boulder shooting suspect Justin Bannan has been delayed after the former NFL and University of Colorado Boulder lineman got a new defense attorney.

Hearing for Justin Bannan in Boulder shooting case delayed due to change in attorneys

December 9, 2019 at 10:27 a.m.

The preliminary hearing for Boulder shooting suspect Justin Bannan has been delayed after the former NFL and University of Colorado Boulder lineman got a new defense attorney.

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