The director of the veterans health care system for Denver and eastern Colorado is retiring, days after a report that a Veterans Affairs sleep clinic in Denver had a secret waiting list. Lynette Roff is stepping down, a spokesman for the VA said … more

Inspiration Colorado, an 1,800-home master-planned community under development in northeast Douglas County, will open in mid-2015 with Toll Brothers and Standard Pacific Homes as its first two home builders. Formerly known as Rockinghorse, the … more

A number of members of the state House of Representatives are supporting a proposed fracking bill that will require compensation to royalty owners for the value of lost revenue not received due to local governments that elect to implement a … more

There was a fervor for gun legislation at the State Capitol last week with seven proposed measures going through House and Senate committees. Republicans and Democrats dished out party-line votes that left both groups at an impasse on many of … more

As the real estate market continues to rebound from the recession, it will likely mean increased property values in Douglas County and around Colorado. According to recent data by the Douglas Elbert Realtor Association, the median price of a … more

Douglas County Educational Foundation director Jason Christensen is aware of historic concerns about the organization's involvement in the 2013 school board election. Under his direction and a newly created strategic plan, the DCEF has no intention … more

Douglas County Educational Foundation executive director Jason Christensen's career path has been highlighted by stories of dramatic change. Most recently, he worked for Step 13, a transitional housing facility for homeless men recovering from … more

Lt. Col. Ken Yaphe recently retired from the Air Force, and now he’s giving back to those who marched before him — and getting an earful in return. “It’s an education, and I feel like … more

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrested the suspect in a Feb. 3 hit-and-run crash involving a school bus. The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. in Castle Rock near Highway 85 and … more

Sometimes a mere brushstroke is all it takes to find the artist within. Canvas Uncorked has been tapping into the creative abilities of Parker-area residents since opening in a strip mall on the southeast corner of South Parker Road and … more