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Countless public pools opened over the Memorial Day weekend as schools let out and summer approaches. But whether they remain open throughout the season is another matter.
With more than 600 bills introduced in the Colorado statehouse this year, Douglas County’s representatives stayed busy throughout the legislative session.  All four of the …
On a typical Wednesday morning at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, skates cut into a sparkling, freshly cleaned sheet of ice. Patrick Donnelly is standing on the bench spitting blood because his wisdom teeth were pulled the day prior. But he wouldn’t miss supporting his friends and teammates at a practice. Not for pulled teeth. Not for the mid-March snowstorm. And certainly not for his heart condition.
Douglas County school board members approved changes to the district’s equity policy in a marathon nine-hour long meeting on May 23 that started with a protest and board member Elizabeth Hanson …
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis apologized to the parents of Christian Glass, the 22-year-old having a mental health crisis who was killed by a deputy in Silver Plume, and then declared May 24 Christian …
The Lakewood restaurant and landmark Casa Bonita appears to be very close to reopening. It has passed plumbing, HVAC and electrical inspections. Fire and health officials say Casa Bonita has its …
Pools around the metro area are gearing up to open for the summer. That is, if there are enough lifeguards.
The Denver Regional Council of Governments will receive $1 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to cut pollution and build clean energy economies across the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metropolitan …
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Parker Town Council approves new agreement with Parker Authority for Reimbursement

Cleaning up a 2006 agreement with the Parker Authority for Reinvestment, the town’s Urban Renewal Authority, the Town Council approved an updated plan that allows the authority to continue implementing Urban Renewal Plans.

Douglas County state senators reflect on 2023 legislative season

Under the gold dome at the state Capitol, your Colorado lawmakers take on issues ranging from health care to the safety of children to families’ ability to recover after wildfires.

Town of Parker hosts annual State of the Town event

The PACE Center was filled with people as Mayor Jeff Toborg, on May 23 delivered an address during the 14th annual State of the Town co-hosted by the Town of Parker and Rotary Club of Parker . …

Douglas County schools raise $650,000 for wishes

Three-year-old Titus, who has lymphoma, has a wish. He wants to meet Lightning McQueen, the smiling red stock car from the animated film, “Cars.” So, students and staff at Ponderosa …

Douglas County joins suit to oppose Democrats' property tax plan

On the same day Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 303 , Douglas County Commissioners announced they will be joining a lawsuit to challenge the measure that looks to put Proposition HH on the November ballot.

County Line Road widening project stays on track

In a regional effort to widen a high-traffic, high-volume roadway near Highlands Ranch, the Douglas County commissioners approved a $226,418 amended contract to complete the final designs.

Centennial mom joins wrongful death lawsuit against Snapchat

When Patti Lujan sees butterflies, she thinks of her daughter, Lauren, who died from fentanyl poisoning in 2020 at the age of 18. 

Douglas County initially approves camping ban in an effort to decrease homeless camps

With little discussion and unified agreement, the Douglas County Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance to limit public camping and prohibit temporary structures on public property. …

Breaking: Hanson resigns from Douglas County School Board

Douglas County School Board member Elizabeth Hanson resigned Tuesday night, citing concerns over the district not implementing an equity policy and spending taxpayer dollars on lawsuits.  …
Culture Stories

Many multitudes of dance

Bella Diva World Dance Studio is an all-inclusive space for people young and old to feel the music and express themselves.  For dancers who want to break out of the traditional dance studio format, the international company based in Denver could be a dream come true.

Private dog park site gaining pup-ularity

Since Elle Ritt started renting her Wheat Ridge yard to fellow dog owners in November, she’s hosted birthday parties for pups, pooch photoshoots and doggie play groups almost every weekend.

Unique sports abound in the Denver metro area

Spring is in full swing, bringing many folks around Colorado out of the doldrums of winter with the promise of outdoor recreation.

Exploring Colorado's bike paths

On most Tuesdays and Thursdays and some Saturdays, a team of bikers meets to explore Colorado’s network of trails.
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Life
Column: Life/Art Ensemble takes dance into the world
When many people think of starting a dance organization, they probably conjure up images of children or teenagers awkwardly figuring out how to get their feet to do what their minds want them to.
Water Garden Society holds its annual sale
Siam purple and more — The Colorado Water Garden Society’s annual sale will be held at Hudson Gardens, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, on June 4. Opens at 9 a.m. and members will have hardy …
Croatian-born guitarist performs in Englewood
Hampden Hall, on the second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, was filled on May 20 with fans of classical guitar who came to hear internationally recognized artist Ana Vidović perform works by …
Arts group show marks anniversary
The Depot Art Gallery, operated by the Littleton Fine Art Guild, celebrates its 61st Anniversary with an exhibit that will run until July 3 at 2069 West Powers Ave. in downtown Littleton. Juror for …
Paint Box Guild exhibiting at library
The local Paint Box Guild opened an exhibit of works by its members at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton in the lower-level gallery. The juror was Dean Buhler, who selected a colorful …
Book shares insights from wild Colorado
Colorado naturalist/zoologist Mary Taylor Young has just published her latest book, “Bluebird Seasons: Witnessing Climate Change in My Piece of the Wild,” which is a beautifully written call to …
Arts, Culture, Music

Grandview students perform across Ireland

They marched down cobblestone streets, sang and played instruments in beautiful stained-glass cathedrals and recited Shakespeare on the grounds of a historical castle. Students from Grandview High School Performing Arts performed at historical sites as they traveled across Ireland.

‘In the Trenches’ looks at parenting

Kristina and Graham Fuller first presented their new musical, “In the Trenches: A Parenting Musical” as part of the fall JAAMM Festival at the Mizel Arts and Cultural Center in Denver — …

Northglenn celebrates Betty grace Gibson

For the late Betty grace Gibson, being a self-taught artist didn’t mean never taking an art class or workshop. As her daughter, Linda Drumm, recalls, being self-taught meant was taking things she …

A musical reflection of 2022

I don’t know about y’all, but I’m extremely glad this year is over. 2022 may well go down as the most challenging of my life, and since we’re still living through the aftershocks of a global …

‘Entanglements’ with nature

Metropolitan State University’s Center for Visual Arts starts off a new year with “Entanglements,” a new lens-based exhibit of works by 11 national and international artists, which will run …
Obituaries
SPORTS
SPORTS

Castle View girls run away with win

It was senior night at Douglas County Stadium on May 2 and the seniors on the Denver South and Castle View girls lacrosse teams were honored at halftime. The game was intense for many of the players …

Grandview capitalizes on Creek errors

It was unusual to watch the Cherry Creek baseball team make mistakes. On May 1 in a game that decided the Centennial League championship, Grandview capitalized on Creek mistakes and pulled out a 4-2 …

Pondo scores twice in final minutes to edge Huskies

In their first meeting since 2012, and in what was the Colorado High School Activities Association’s game of the week, the Douglas County and Ponderosa boys lacrosse teams went at it for 48 minutes May 1 at Douglas County School District Stadium.

Kajfosz looks to finish swim season strong

Mason Kajfosz is adamant to finish the boys high school swimming season on a decisive note. “This season has gone really well,” said the Highlands Ranch swimmer. “This is my senior season. …

Valor steamrolls Regis in top 15 national matchup

The pregame stat sheet said the Valor Christian-Regis Jesuit boys lacrosse game should've been close — really close. Regis entered the game ranked No. 2 in Colorado and 13th in the nation. Valor: …

Huskies’ baseball season hits headwinds

It has been a stressful season for the Douglas County High School baseball team. Armed with eight players who have committed to play college baseball, the Huskies were predicted to be one of …

Chap overpowers Pondo in league opener

The Chaparral-Ponderosa baseball game on April 17 at Eaton Field was close through the first two innings. Then the third and fourth innings happened. More specifically, Chaparral's Brayden Munroe …
VOICES
VOICES

Letter - Time for mutual respect

Time for mutual respect For over two years, the Douglas County School Board has struggled with their equity policy. As a retired teacher, I've followed the debate with keen interest, and I'm glad to …

Letter - Question about cost

Question about cost It has come to my attention that Abe Laydon, Douglas County commissioner, has registered for a seminar entitled “Senior Executives in State and Local Government” at the …

Letter - The freedom to read

The freedom to read Recently, the Douglas County Library Board held their monthly business meeting. The meeting was well-attended, something that usually doesn’t happen. But this session was no …

Letter - Short on common sense

Short on common sense A few days ago we received our 2023 Water Wise Guide Guide from Centennial Water. This guide was an excellent instruction guide for the novice homeowner to conserve water. It …

Letter - Polis wants renters, not owners

Polis wants renters, not owners Jared Polis' SB23-213 is designed to make us all renters forever instead of homeowners who can build wealth and equity by living happily in our beautiful Colorado …
Columnists
From the Editor: A taste of reality
During a recent trip to Chicago, I got a heavy dose of reality vs. perception. Part of that is due to media coverage which, in my opinion, is part of why trust in the industry I love and value is at …
Column: A return to grace
Listening to the conversation around a business dinner table, I found myself trying to stay away from the conversation as it began to center around what was wrong with society and basically the world …
From the Editor: No real control
This week, our newspaper featured a story reporter Tayler Shaw worked on over several months. This story tells the heartbreaking story of a teenager who died after allegedly buying drugs laced with …
Column: Love, recognition and appreciation
Many years ago, I remember hearing this question posed to a group of people going through some training, “How often should you tell your spouse that you love them?” Take a moment to consider what …
From the Editor: Our border crisis
As Title 42 expired this month, news outlets had images of people waiting to cross the Mexico border into the U.S. Some estimated tens of thousands are now coming across the border in what our …
Aging column: More than books at Douglas County Libraries
You may be surprised at the variety of services offered by the Douglas County Libraries. Learn what's available at the Seniors' Council of Douglas County meeting on Thursday, July 6 from 10 to 11:30 …
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