Tuesday, September 22, 2020

A house outside Parker was destroyed in a fire the night of Sept. 18, according to South Metro Fire Rescue. Three occupants lived in the house, but none were home at the time. Two dogs died in the …

Douglas County school board's pick for interim superintendent withdraws from consideration

An Air Force officer with experience in IT, communications, human resources and education was selected to be the interim leader of the Douglas County School District. The Douglas County School …

Parker councilmember resigns, citing prolonged absence

Douglas County School District plans to return elementary students to in-person learning

COVID-19 quarantines impact Douglas County schools

Douglas County schools superintendent investigated for alleged 'workplace discrimination'

Parker councilmember out of town since March, away indefinitely (but not resigning)

For the second time this week, Legend High School asks dozens to quarantine

3 join race for Parker mayor

Parker pedestrian improvements underway

For the second time this week, Legend High School asks dozens to quarantine

The Douglas County School District has asked 88 more people to quarantine at Legend High School after learning of another positive COVID-19 case at the school. A letter dated Sept. 14 said students …

Parker councilmember resigns, citing prolonged absence

Parker Town Councilmember Renee Williams announced her resignation Sept. 17 in an email to town staff and council. Williams, elected in 2014 and reelected in 2018, has lived in Arizona since March to …

Kiewit campus eyes summer opening in Lone Tree

Lone Tree's newest corporate citizen is scheduled to finish the first of its two-building office campus near Interstate 25. Kiewit Corp., a multibillion-dollar construction and engineering firm, is …

Parker councilmember out of town since March, away indefinitely (but not resigning)

A Parker town councilmember has been out of the state since March and says she plans to be away until the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

174 asked to quarantine after reports of 2 COVID-19 cases at Parker's Legend High School

The Douglas County School District has asked 174 people to quarantine after learning of two positive COVID-19 cases at Legend High School.

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COVID-19 coverage on the latest developments.

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

Douglas County adds new open space

A 1,500-acre ranch in Douglas County is now protected open space after the purchase of a conservation easement on the property was completed at a recent business meeting. The purchase of Ditmars …

'This is the gem of the county'

A more than 2,000-acre property in southern Douglas County that was once destined for residential …
Tom Munds 'served our community and country'

Family, coworkers, and current and former Englewood city officials came together in memoriam of a …
'We get moved out of everywhere:' homeless sweep starts process over again

Misty Butterfield couldn't find her backpack. “It's green,” Butterfield said, her voice shaking, as …

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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

RidgeGate makes progress on east, west side

Development in Lone Tree's RidgeGate community presses on despite setbacks from the COVID-19 …
Cottonwood Bridge, seven other spots secure funding

Parker's urban renewal authority, Partnering for Parker's Progress (P3), has secured two loans for …
A day for those who 'answered the call'

Doug Robinson worked in the World Trade Center in the 1980s and 1990s, as a young hotshot at Morgan …
New details emerge in case against former Broncos player Cody Latimer

On the night Cory Latimer was arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the former Broncos …

Life

Stories on Stage on screen

Never underestimate the power of a good story. They can provide comfort, particularly during challenging times like the one the world is currently living through. So, it’s with a sigh of relief …

Santa surprises seniors

Each of the seven summer drive-in concerts at the Parker Senior Center ended with the singing of “Proud …
My name is... Chris McAree

About me I'm the founder and CEO of LeafTech Consulting - a Colorado-based IT managed services firm. I'm …
Annual art show runs through October

The Littleton Fine Arts Guild has opened its annual “This is Colorado” show of members’ works …

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Childrens Lighthouse Now Open in Parker

PARKER, Colo. – Childrens Lighthouse®, widely recognized as the leading values-based, early learning school in the United States, officially opened its first location in Colorado on August … View more Post your news

Preserving blind Coloradans’ history

More than a century’s worth of records now packed into boxes and storage containers in the …
Break Bread food program soldiers on amid pandemic

When Littleton United Methodist Church started its generous Break Bread program, it was aimed at …
‘Twice as Less Not Perfect’ aims for connection

One of the most common pieces of advice couples receive at weddings is a reminder that marriage, …

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Sports

Tennis tourney sets seedings for state

Jackson Scott played his type of tennis on Sept. 17 in the finals of the Region 5 boys tennis tournament at the Heritage High School tennis courts. Scott, Heritage's No. 3 singles player, recorded a …

Gifted golfers rise to top of tourneys

Rock Canyon senior Nick Fallin examined his round and figured he could have played better. Fallin, …
South metro teams ready for football

All south metro area schools, except for Littleton High, will be playing football this fall. The Colorado …
Roundup of preps games around area

In recent high school sports matchups around the south metro area:  Two-time defending boys state …

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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

Practice amid pandemic is ongoing challenge

Mountain Vista boys tennis players with face masks on hiked up to the tennis facility, then checked …
Hopes for fall Colorado high school football season thwarted

Amid pressure to allow more fall sports, the Colorado High School Activities Association board of …
Lopsided game against Highlands Ranch gives top team Rock Canyon a break

Rock Canyon’s softball team is no stranger to being the No. 1 team in the state. The Jaguars were …
Long course is early season cross-country challenge

Harrison Witt was zealous after winning the boys race at the Vista Nation XC Two-Mile Invitational …

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Fire destroys home near Parker

Douglas County school board's pick for interim superintendent withdraws from consideration

See all our content

COVID-19 coverage on the latest developments.

Douglas County adds new open space

'This is the gem of the county'

Tom Munds 'served our community and country'

'We get moved out of everywhere:' homeless sweep starts process over again

Inner Circle Foundation

RidgeGate makes progress on east, west side

Cottonwood Bridge, seven other spots secure funding

A day for those who 'answered the call'

New details emerge in case against former Broncos player Cody Latimer

Stories on Stage on screen

Santa surprises seniors

My name is... Chris McAree

Annual art show runs through October

Childrens Lighthouse Now Open in Parker

Preserving blind Coloradans’ history

Break Bread food program soldiers on amid pandemic

‘Twice as Less Not Perfect’ aims for connection

Tennis tourney sets seedings for state

Gifted golfers rise to top of tourneys

South metro teams ready for football

Roundup of preps games around area

Part 2 - Caring for Aging Parents – What to Consider

Practice amid pandemic is ongoing challenge

Hopes for fall Colorado high school football season thwarted

Lopsided game against Highlands Ranch gives top team Rock Canyon a break

Long course is early season cross-country challenge

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