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Arapahoe Community College's Collaboration Campus project has a new name, and one that came with a hefty and historical donation. ACC has received $10 million from the Sturm Family Foundation, which …

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The road to Mars includes a detour through Lakewood

Douglas County finds property tax error affecting thousands

Oil-and-gas bill creates conflict at the Capitol

Centennial noise-abatement efforts recognized nationally

Partisan agendas don’t work on our library board

Fencing draws untraditional athletes

Douglas County sheriff spars with commissioners on red flag bill

Murdoch's pushes back Castle Rock opening date

Q&A with state Rep. Patrick Neville

Residents fight proposed 5G infrastructure in neighborhoods

Infrastructure that would bring some of the fastest mobile internet speeds to Highlands Ranch has many community members concerned over potential health risks, neighborhood eyesores and diminished …

Enjoying a snow day after the storm

A bomb cyclone ripped through the Denver metro area March 13, causing havoc on roadways and residential neighborhoods. The Douglas County School District announced closures for March 13 and 14, …

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Q&A with state Rep. Patrick Neville

State Rep. Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock, serves House District 45. The district includes Castle Rock, Castle Pines and portions of unincorporated Douglas County. Neville was first elected in 2014 …

St. Patrick's Day 5k draws a crowd

Town Center was a sea of green for the annual St. Patrick's Day 5k, organized by the Highlands Ranch Community Association. Sporting their best Irish costumes, residents of all ages participated in …

Highlands Ranch library set to reopen

After a four-month closure, James H. LaRue library will reopen its doors to the public April 1. Patrons are invited to a grand-opening celebration featuring spring-themed activities and light …

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 …

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Bill would address youth mental health needs

Kari Eckert lost her 15-year-old son, Robbie, to suicide five months ago. The Lakewood High School student was an athlete, a leader, everyone's friend, Eckert said. She saw no signs of struggle. …

Lawmakers seek ballot question on roads, schools funding

Colorado's Democratic House speaker said she wants to ask voters this November if the state government …
Call not to name mass killers gaining traction

A few months after teen shooters killed 12 classmates and her father at Columbine High School, Coni …
Perry Park Gateway Pond restoration underway

Much-needed dredging of Perry Park Gateway Pond recently began, thanks to a partnership among local, …

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Getting Ahead: Eliminate High-Interest Debt or Do Home Improvements with a Cash Out Refinance

Eliminate High-Interest Debt or Do Home Improvements with a Cash Out Refinance Our debt had been growing over the years as we financed three weddings and put multiple children through college. … View more Post your news

Capitol Report: Bill aims to stop most scanner encryption

As more law enforcement and fire agencies across the state encrypt or consider encrypting their …
CDOT campaign works to curb marijuana-impaired driving

The Colorado Department of Transportation is launching the second phase of its marijuana traffic …
Hundreds left stranded by bomb cyclone in Douglas County

Deputy Cocha Heyden worked from Douglas County's Emergency Operations Center from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. …
Road closures, power outages reported as storm wreaks havoc on Denver metro area and beyond

Gov. Jared Polis authorized the activation of the Colorado National Guard and declared an emergency …

Life

Teaching children to ‘Spring Back’

From years of research and experience Dr. Katharine Kersey has more suggestions to help children develop the self-confidence and tenacity to spring back when there is a low point. These suggestions …

‘Our Town’ takes rare turn in the round

There are some plays that just seem to live in air we breathe. Even if you're not a theater fan, you've …
Ready, set, grow

Humanity has always had a connection with the earth, said John Stolzle, a Colorado State University …
Denver Home Show coming for three days

The Spring Denver Home Show will be filled with fresh ideas when it opens March 22-24 at the National …

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Getting Ahead: Live your best retirement without a mortgage payment

If you have paid off your home and have no mortgage, you have done well and should feel proud of your accomplishment. It took faithfulness and sacrifice to achieve that mile marker. Your home is … View more Post your news

Irish storyteller among presenters at conference

Those who love telling stories, as well as those who love to listen to them, will enjoy three …
My Name Is … Alexis Godfrey

About me I am a Southern California native and did most of my extensive training in Huntington …
Learn about Loretto Heights’ history at presentation

“Loretto Heights — A Synopsis of Historical and Architectural Significance” will be Martha …

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Sports

Vista, Legend take game to Arizona diamonds

Now that the winter sports season is over and driveway is finally clear of snow, it is time to catch up on a few other things. First off, the Mountain Vista and Legend baseball teams displayed good …

Lending a hand deserves applause

It was late in the third period of the state semifinal game against eventual state champion Regis Jesuit …
Cable, Stenstrom take honors

Franny Cable and Lindsay Stenstrom have a lot in common. Both are heading to major universities next fall …
At 92, he’s not about to slow his row

Dean Smith has won another national and world championship. No, I’m obviously not referring to the late …

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South Denver Cardiology offering an Intensive Cardiac Rehab program using the Pritikin ICR™

South Denver Cardiology Associates, a Centura Clinic, is now offering an Intensive Cardiac Rehab program using the Pritikin ICR™ (Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation) Program, to treat patients with … View more Post your news

Making time for March Madness

Doug Pruitt’s glass of a dark micobrew, sweating as it rested on a coaster at the Library Co., a …
Young bowler wins state title in unsanctioned sport

Tyler Seeley recently won a state championship but hardly anybody noticed. Seeley, a junior who …
Despite semifinal loss, Chaparral's play speaks volumes on the ice

It was easy for Chaparral hockey coach Ryan Finnefrock to recall a meeting two years ago. That was …

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Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock gets new name, hefty donation

Bill would address youth mental health needs

Lawmakers seek ballot question on roads, schools funding

Call not to name mass killers gaining traction

Perry Park Gateway Pond restoration underway

Getting Ahead: Eliminate High-Interest Debt or Do Home Improvements with a Cash Out Refinance

Capitol Report: Bill aims to stop most scanner encryption

CDOT campaign works to curb marijuana-impaired driving

Hundreds left stranded by bomb cyclone in Douglas County

Road closures, power outages reported as storm wreaks havoc on Denver metro area and beyond

Teaching children to ‘Spring Back’

‘Our Town’ takes rare turn in the round

Ready, set, grow

Denver Home Show coming for three days

Getting Ahead: Live your best retirement without a mortgage payment

Irish storyteller among presenters at conference

My Name Is … Alexis Godfrey

Learn about Loretto Heights’ history at presentation

Vista, Legend take game to Arizona diamonds

Lending a hand deserves applause

Cable, Stenstrom take honors

At 92, he’s not about to slow his row

South Denver Cardiology offering an Intensive Cardiac Rehab program using the Pritikin ICR™

Making time for March Madness

Young bowler wins state title in unsanctioned sport

Despite semifinal loss, Chaparral's play speaks volumes on the ice

‘Like’ is, like, not really something to, like, like

Relationships around money are important to examine

Here’s a look at story behind the change

Understanding the simple truth of success

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