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Wedding bells falling silent as COVID-19 disrupts plans, industry

Bobbie Jo Dodson waited to reschedule her wedding, clinging to hope she and her fiancé could enjoy some semblance of the event they spent a year planning, until the choice to reschedule was no …

Douglas County School District closes campuses for remainder of school year

More than a dozen Denver metro area school districts, including the Douglas County School District, jointly announced April 3 they will remain closed to in-person learning for the remainder of the …

With gatherings prohibited, two options for funeral services: livestream or postpone

While losing a loved one at any time is difficult, planning a funeral has been made even more complicated as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to halt gatherings. With the statewide stay-at-home …

Douglas County School District dives into remote education

On March 24, Ava Bray was excited to work on school assignments after the Douglas County School District's spring break ended — and even more excited to be doing so from Florida. The 7-year-old was …

Douglas County libraries provide digital resources for cooped-up residents

Douglas County residents may be barred from visiting their local libraries during the pandemic-prompted shutdown, but that doesn't mean they can't still use the myriad online resources provided by …

RTD slashing service amid COVID-19 outbreak

The Regional Transportation District is cutting service by 40% in response to plummeting demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay-at-home orders issued March 26 have forced nonessential businesses to …

WATCH: Time to Talk public forum on mental health and families

It's time to talk about mental health. Mothers and mental health advocates talk about how mental illness affects families, and why — and how — we need to talk about it. The free community …

News

The Rock church opens food bank in Castle Rock

People drove up to The Rock church, one after another, each with a unique story. Some had a quarantined loved one going through tough financial times, and they came to get that person food for the …

At least 12 Douglas County residents have died from COVID-19

The novel coronavirus has killed at least 12 people in Douglas County as of April 9, according to data …
Colorado businesses face warnings, adjustments under stay-at-home order

A local bicycle shop seeing more demand. Record stores leaning on mail service just to survive. A large …
COVID-19's impact: Voices from the community

“I have been practicing law for over 27 years and now practice part-time and take care of our sons. My …

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Caring for Aging Parents – What to Consider – Part 1

Caring for aging parents can feel overwhelming. As demographics shift to a much larger elderly population, at Bender Financial Services we commonly find our clients dealing with how best to approach caring for their parents – especially those with diminished mental or physical capacity. Let's discuss some important issues to consider and strategies to employ when faced with this situation. View more Post your news

Caring for a loved one at home with COVID-19

Learning that a family member or roommate has symptoms or even a positive test result for the novel …
It’s about time (on their hands)

Castle Rock resident Jerry Powell says business owners have a greater responsibility for their …
‘He was my everything’

Steve Evans thought he was coming down with a common bug. He developed a light, wet cough, and an …
Attorney general warns about relief check scammers

Scammers are using the checks the federal government is scheduled to send as part of the …

Life

Museum exhibit awaits end of shutdown order

Works by two famous American artists, Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington, are presently exhibited at the Denver Art Museum through June 7. The two were contemporaries and famous in their day, but …

Arvada Center invites artists to share quarantine creations

As a working artist, Collin Parson — the Arvada Center’s exhibition manager and curator — …
Watch movies and support Denver Film simultaneously

While we’re all stuck indoors protecting ourselves and others from COVID-19, many will be streaming …
Using the arts to make the best of isolation

Let's be honest — no one really knows what to say right now. We're currently living through a situation …

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Inner Circle Foundation

Inspiring hope and courage for those affected by rare or aggressive cancers. We provide a network of resources and ongoing support for fighters, survivors and caregivers during and after … View more Post your news

Look outdoors for boredom cure

Haven’t left the house in several days? Looking to get out, hopefully, sans crowds? As …
Pipe organs speak with majesty

Outside Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown Denver, the din of the city roars. But inside …
My Name Is … Donna Martin

About me I was born and raised in Colorado, so I grew up loving the natural environment and the …

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Sports

For teams' seniors, it's a spring of frustration

High school spring sports athletes and coaches spent weeks in limbo, waiting to see if they would be able to play. The Colorado High School Activities Association first suspended all spring …

Spring activities on hold in bid to keep kids safe

Nobody should blame Rhonda Blanford-Green if she feels overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or pressured these …
Valor goalie shows real grit

Trey Hirschfield is like most good goaltenders and knows a lot of his success depends on the defense in …
Life in the fast lane

The adjustment made by Anna Shaw is complete. Shaw, a junior swimmer at Heritage, won the 50-yard …

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Part 2 - Caring for Aging Parents – What to Consider

Part 2 of this article focuses on three action items to aid people who are concerned about caring for their aging parents – especially those parents who begin to show signs of diminished mental or physical capacity. View more Post your news

Worth his weights in golds

Regis Jesuit wrestler Antonio Segura won his second straight Colorado wrestling championship this …
Basketball season ends without champions

There will be no 2020 Colorado state basketball champions. After the girls semifinal games in the …
Valor Christian captures first hockey title

Evan Pahos was a spoiler at the March 10 state hockey championship game at the Pepsi Center, but he …

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See all our coverage

Our COVID-19 coverage is updated daily! Click here to see the latest.

Wedding bells falling silent as COVID-19 disrupts plans, industry

The Rock church opens food bank in Castle Rock

At least 12 Douglas County residents have died from COVID-19

Colorado businesses face warnings, adjustments under stay-at-home order

COVID-19's impact: Voices from the community

Caring for Aging Parents – What to Consider – Part 1

Caring for a loved one at home with COVID-19

It’s about time (on their hands)

‘He was my everything’

Attorney general warns about relief check scammers

Museum exhibit awaits end of shutdown order

Arvada Center invites artists to share quarantine creations

Watch movies and support Denver Film simultaneously

Using the arts to make the best of isolation

Inner Circle Foundation

Look outdoors for boredom cure

Pipe organs speak with majesty

My Name Is … Donna Martin

For teams' seniors, it's a spring of frustration

Spring activities on hold in bid to keep kids safe

Valor goalie shows real grit

Life in the fast lane

Part 2 - Caring for Aging Parents – What to Consider

Worth his weights in golds

Basketball season ends without champions

Valor Christian captures first hockey title

Avoid the impossible and seek the possible

Let’s all not get together and think about this time

Strategic planners make recommendations for state

Songs keep coming one day after another

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