Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Douglas County seeks 'a different solution to public health services'

Douglas County is moving forward on finding a new way to deliver public health services to its residents by 2023 but has not determined a specific path forward or how much it will cost. In a Jan. 25 …

View from Rueter-Hess incline 'real special'

Word is getting out about the Rueter-Hess Recreation Area in northern Douglas County, the newest attraction to the county's plethora of outdoor activities. The incline, which opened Nov. 26, has …

Parker's deputy town administrator retires

Parker Deputy Town Administrator Jim Cleveland has retired, following 27 years of working for the town. Cleveland, whose last day on the job was Jan. 8, was named interim deputy town administrator in …

Quarantine protocols change in Douglas County School District

Quarantine protocols for the Douglas County School District have changed again during the COVID-19 pandemic under new state guidance. The district will now ask people exposed to the virus to …

Parker Mayor Jeff Toborg speaks during the Jan. 4 town council meeting.

Parker mayor accused of supporting conspiracy theories on Parler

Parker Mayor Jeff Toborg is facing criticism from some town residents who say recent social media posts show that the mayor supports conspiracy theories about the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. …

My Name is... Lisa Stull

Doxxing by Parker man caused fear for woman, family

Former Parker council candidate apologizes for doxxing of health officials

Douglas County School Board votes to continue remote education

Letter to the editor: Mark Hall, let’s talk

Parker saloon, music venue to open in spring

Where to get free COVID-19 test in Colorado

Toborg declares victory in race for Parker mayor

Doxxing by Parker man caused fear for woman, family

All it took was the ring of a doorbell for Sarah Tuneberg’s 10-year-old son to burst into tears. The tension in the Denver home had already felt palpable as Tuneberg was grappling with how to keep …

Entertaining new ideas

On her commute home Jan. 6, Donna Reed, with her husband Brian and brother-in-law Scott, paused to appreciate a moment she had not felt in almost a year: leaving work before sunset. Throughout the …

Businesses bank on stimulus assistance

When Maureen Pearman opened her Lone Tree fitness studio one year ago, she did not expect to be doing so much paperwork. Pearman, of Arapahoe County, realized a dream of hers when she opened The …

State legislator ‘surprised’ to find Trump supporters behind Capitol violence

A state legislator who publicly called into question whether it was truly supporters of the president who stormed the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 now acknowledges that most of the people who have been …

SPECIAL REPORT

John and Maria Castillo sit beside the grave of their son, Kendrick, who was shot and killed during the STEM School shooting a year ago. They are reflected on the polished surface of another nearby headstone.

STEM SCHOOL TRAGEDY: ONE YEAR LATER

For grieving parents of Kendrick Castillo, ‘everything in life is different’

STEM School Highlands Ranch is weathering back-to-back crises, between last year’s shooting and this year’s global pandemic.

A year toward recovery complicated by virus

New center provides support for STEM School community

Cemetery a historic landmark in shopping center

At the Pioneer Hills shopping center just off Parker Road, visitors can find the typical features of a suburban retail destination: a Bed Bath & Beyond, a PetSmart, a handful of chain …

DCSD semester plans generate mixed reactions

How to school children during the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked fierce debate among local community …
Douglas County School Board votes to continue remote education

After an hours-long debate, the Douglas County School Board broke with a recommendation from its …
Faith leaders talk of ‘opening people’s eyes’ to racism

Across the country, demonstrations over the past several months buoyed up a conversation about race and …

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Colorado Needs to be Counted or Will Lose Out — Here's How NextFifty Initiative Can Help

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Booth at The Bawmann Group, 303-868-7972 DENVER, Colo., Jan. 27, 2020 – With hundreds of millions of dollars at stake in funding … View more Post your news

Level yellow could be weeks away for 5-Star businesses

In mid-December, businesses across Colorado saw state officials throw them what appeared to be an …
Public health officials scramble to distribute vaccine

Colorado residents ages 70 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but public …
Colorado leaders react to Biden inauguration

Colorado officials on Wednesday marked the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President …
Roxborough man charged in connection with Capitol insurrection

A Roxborough-area man is facing federal charges after allegedly participating in the insurrection …

Life

The power of Wood.Works at the Arvada Center

Wood has proven to be one of the most reliable and dynamic materials humanity has made use of over the centuries. It has been employed to make everything from weapons and transportation to shelter …

‘Apron Chronicles’ exhibit coming to end of journey

History Colorado at 1200 Broadway in Denver is a wonderful spot for family (or individual) visits on a …
Word on the heat: Forget the controversy, enjoy your chiles

Hatch, Pueblo, Anaheim or an upstart from Greeley — Coloradans have differences of opinion on who grows …
Entries sought for Douglas County Art Encounters program

Area artists are invited to submit work to the Douglas County Art Encounters program. Art Encounters, …

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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

In a challenging 2020, music kept us going

It’s safe to say 2020 is a year that we’re unlikely to forget any time soon. We all had to get …
K-12 student art exhibit will go online this year

Littleton Public Schools 2021 Virtual District Art Show will be shown virtually Jan. 19 to May 31. …
Snowshoeing: ‘Viewing the world in a different lens’

With health officials continuing to encourage outdoor activities amid the ongoing COVID-19 …

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Sports

Basketball season will look different

There is to be a 2021 Colorado high school basketball season — although nothing is certain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Basketball practices for boys and girls were to begin on Jan. 18 and …

Ponderosa seen as dominant as wrestling season nears

Ponderosa has been a dominant wrestling team in the south metro area and it seems like nothing will …
Tough year had some bright moments

Being asked to write a column for the new year usually means wrapping up the highlights from the previous …
Mid-January date set for prep practices to begin

With multiple meetings through mid-December, including weekend work, the Colorado High School Activities …

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Having a medical impact here and abroad. Dr. Terry Dunn honored for volunteer service, brings telemedicine to her practice

The pandemic has had worldwide ramifications causing changes in the way healthcare is provided, and in some cases, elevating access, specifically through telemedicine. Dr. Terry Dunn, owner of … View more Post your news

For some, the more sports the merrier

Multi-sport competitors used to be prominent in Colorado high school athletics, but their ranks …
Start of winter high school sports pushed back

Coaches for Season B sports had been looking over their shoulders for about a month, waiting to …
Creek shuts out Valor for state crown

Cherry Creek football coach Dave Logan turned his best player loose in the Class 5A state …
Valor rolls past Legend and into title game contest with Cherry Creek

First-year Valor Christian coach Donnie Yantis knew all about the expecations when he took over the …

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View from Rueter-Hess incline 'real special'

Parker's deputy town administrator retires

Quarantine protocols change in Douglas County School District

Parker mayor accused of supporting conspiracy theories on Parler

Cemetery a historic landmark in shopping center

DCSD semester plans generate mixed reactions

Douglas County School Board votes to continue remote education

Faith leaders talk of ‘opening people’s eyes’ to racism

Colorado Needs to be Counted or Will Lose Out — Here's How NextFifty Initiative Can Help

Level yellow could be weeks away for 5-Star businesses

Public health officials scramble to distribute vaccine

Colorado leaders react to Biden inauguration

Roxborough man charged in connection with Capitol insurrection

The power of Wood.Works at the Arvada Center

‘Apron Chronicles’ exhibit coming to end of journey

Word on the heat: Forget the controversy, enjoy your chiles

Entries sought for Douglas County Art Encounters program

Part 2 - Caring for Aging Parents – What to Consider

In a challenging 2020, music kept us going

K-12 student art exhibit will go online this year

Snowshoeing: ‘Viewing the world in a different lens’

Basketball season will look different

Ponderosa seen as dominant as wrestling season nears

Tough year had some bright moments

Mid-January date set for prep practices to begin

Having a medical impact here and abroad. Dr. Terry Dunn honored for volunteer service, brings telemedicine to her practice

For some, the more sports the merrier

Start of winter high school sports pushed back

Creek shuts out Valor for state crown

Valor rolls past Legend and into title game contest with Cherry Creek

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The grand illusion in the land of confusion

Animal adoption agencies seeing a doggone frenzy

New year, new possibilities

Let the story, our story, unfold

Apparently this road was paved with good intentions

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