Friday, January 17, 2020

Douglas County High School was placed on lockout as Castle Rock police searched a vehicle in the student parking lot on Jan. 14. The lockout lasted approximately 10 minutes, according to a letter to …

Two teens found dead in suspected murder-suicide

A suspected mental health-related incident has left two teenagers dead in Douglas County, Sheriff Tony Spurlock said during a Jan. 15 news conference. The incident, which is being investigated as a murder-suicide, began at Mile High Academy in Highlands Ranch on Jan. 14. The victim, a 17-year-old girl, got in a car with Samuel Hoffman, 18, after school.

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Q&A with state Sen. Jim Smallwood

Colorado Community Media asked the following questions of state Sen. Jim Smallwood, R-Parker, ahead of the 2020 legislative session, which began Jan. 8. Smallwood represents Senate District 4, which …

Castle Rock selects new director of public works

Castle Rock has selected a new director of public works roughly seven months after its previous director …
Researchers: Some pet products touted as CBD don’t have any

Companies have unleashed hundreds of CBD pet health products accompanied by glowing customer testimonials …
Grant to address transportation needs

Douglas County's growing senior population and adults with disabilities will see improved transportation …

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South Denver Cardiology becomes the first in Colorado to offer Pritikin ICR™ cardiac rehab program

South Denver Cardiology in Littleton will be the first in Colorado to offer patients an Intensive Cardiac Rehab program using the Pritikin ICR™ Program. The program is aimed at treating patients … View more Post your news

Battle lines drawn for Colorado's 2020 legislative session

In Colorado's second year of total statehouse control by Democrats after the 2018 election, one top …
Reporter Stories: Talking about Colorado's new Red Flag law

Community Editor Elliott Wenzler discusses what she learned about how the Front Range county …
Q&A with state Rep. Kevin Van Winkle

Colorado Community Media asked the following questions of state Rep. Kevin Van Winkle, R-Highlands …
Q&A with state Rep. Patrick Neville

Colorado Community Media asked the following questions of state Rep. Patrick Neville, R-Castle …

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‘You Lost Me’ finds audience in Denver

Examining historical documents is like reading a ghost story. When playwright and director Bonnie Metzgar came across a list of about 166 Irish people saved by 17-year-old Ann Harvey from a wreck off …

Abstract artist to share techniques, approaches

Denver-based abstract artist Homare Ikeda will teach “A New Look at Tools and Skills” from 9 a.m. to …
Program helps teach the next generation of hunters

The flow adult to youth of hunting activity in a family can be a seamless process when either mother or …
Longhorn drive launches another National Western Stock Show

Thousands of people lined 17th Street in downtown Denver to watch the annual National Western Stock Show …

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The Medical Center of Aurora Names Dr. Philip Stahel Chief Medical Officer

HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has announced the appointment of Philip Stahel, MD, FACS, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for TMCA and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital. View more Post your news

Poetry, comedy, music and heaping helping of beans

Jerry Cunningham is not the kind of guy who would’ve ever expected to end up on the board of …
Paintings and princesses come to gallery, theater

Fanciful paintings by Tara Pappas of Laramie, Wyoming will fill Stanton Gallery at Littleton’s …
Black cowboys are focus of jazz show

“Cross That River: A Concert About the Black West,” with jazzman Allan Harris, tells the story …

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Soccer player, coach and teacher has much to juggle

Nicole Rodriguez has acquired the ability to balance all the activities going on in her life. Rodriguez is a 27-year-old World Language teacher at Castle View High School who will be starting her …

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Grappling to improve pays off

Moises Islas, a junior heavyweight at Heritage, admits he is a better wrestler this season. Islas was …
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Her hard work pays off

Hannah Banko has worked hard to polish her basketball skills, and the labor has offered dividends. Banko, …
Student-athlete spotlight: Making an immediate impact

Who is your favorite athlete and why? LeBron James. He can do it all. It’s fun to watch him. What would …

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Prosperion Financial - When life throws curve balls Financial Planners can add value

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Elway names Lock starting quarterback as 2020 begins

For the first time since Super Bowl 50, John Elway heads into an offseason not looking to change …
Australian Rules Football player tackles recruiting

All Sara Rohner wished for during this holiday season was for women to listen to her recruiting …
All-South Metro Football Team: Game-changers lead the way

Regis Jesuit quarterback Nicco Marchiol and Cherry Creek defensive back/kick returner Myles …

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Douglas County High School had brief lockout

Two teens found dead in suspected murder-suicide

20/20 Finances 101 - Start the year right with a clear vision of your future goals

Accepted to College! Now What? Free Informational Event

Q&A with state Sen. Jim Smallwood

Castle Rock selects new director of public works

Researchers: Some pet products touted as CBD don’t have any

Grant to address transportation needs

South Denver Cardiology becomes the first in Colorado to offer Pritikin ICR™ cardiac rehab program

Battle lines drawn for Colorado's 2020 legislative session

Reporter Stories: Talking about Colorado's new Red Flag law

Q&A with state Rep. Kevin Van Winkle

Q&A with state Rep. Patrick Neville

‘You Lost Me’ finds audience in Denver

Abstract artist to share techniques, approaches

Program helps teach the next generation of hunters

Longhorn drive launches another National Western Stock Show

The Medical Center of Aurora Names Dr. Philip Stahel Chief Medical Officer

Poetry, comedy, music and heaping helping of beans

Paintings and princesses come to gallery, theater

Black cowboys are focus of jazz show

Soccer player, coach and teacher has much to juggle

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Grappling to improve pays off

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Her hard work pays off

Student-athlete spotlight: Making an immediate impact

Prosperion Financial - When life throws curve balls Financial Planners can add value

Elway names Lock starting quarterback as 2020 begins

Australian Rules Football player tackles recruiting

All-South Metro Football Team: Game-changers lead the way

First is probably special, but the heck with that

The speed of the game is in our hands

How will the new SECURE Act affect you?

Stolid, solid, dearly missed — happy birthday, Dad

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