Tuesday, September 17, 2019

When the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York happened on September 11, 2001, West Metro Fire firefighter Brad Harmon was sitting in a classroom for paramedics school. He was sent …

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Ballot will hold questions for Parker voters

Proposed changes to term limits for Parker elected officials — and other administrative matters — will be on this year's ballot for Parker voters. Parker voters will have nine questions on this …

Noise ordinance follows Tailgate complaints

Douglas County to ‘spread’ transportation funding

Legend High athletic director on leave amid investigation

Details emerge in fatal Parker stabbing

Commissioners OK new ballot for tax reallocation

Douglas County could have an additional $12.5 million per year for road improvements after commissioners voted to revise a November ballot item during a Sept. 3 meeting. If approved by voters, the …

Noise ordinance follows Tailgate complaints

Parker Town Council approved changes to the town's noise ordinance to allow for commercial businesses to use outdoor loudspeakers and public address systems between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. …

H2O'Brien Pool makes way for Barker Days

Owen Whisker's 1-year-old German Shepherd Ash was a little skittish of the water at first. Trying to find ways to retrieve tennis balls from the edge of the H2O'Brien Pool Sept. 7, Ash found himself …

Centennial’s ‘intelligent’ adaptive traffic system nears launch

Drivers in the Centennial area could soon find themselves moving through the traffic of the future. “We realized a long time ago, we can’t build our way out of traffic,” said Stephanie Piko, …

Douglas County to ‘spread’ transportation funding

A new approval process to receive federal transportation funds has allowed smaller communities in Douglas County to have transportation needs addressed.

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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Rotary Community Corps of Parker gets donation

An organization for young adults with developmental disabilities recently received a $2,000 donation from the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club. The money will help Rotary Community Corps of Parker, …

In Their Business

CCIG moves into new office CCIG has moved into its new headquarters after a top-to-bottom renovation …
Run for the Fallen honors teen killed in STEM shooting

Kendrick Castillo wasn't the type to boast about awards or honors, but his father believes the …
Remembering 9/11

Flowers were placed on a 9/11 monument in downtown Castle Rock on Sept. 11, 2019. The monument was …

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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

Help plan a Douglas County tradition

Douglas County residents who love 4-H, FFA and the county fair and rodeo are needed to sit on the …
Committee to recall Douglas County sheriff in no rush

It has been seven months since the Committee to Recall Tony Spurlock was formed as a response to …
2020 National Merit semifinalists named

Semifinals in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program have been announced. The program honors …
Douglas County teachers union proposes lawsuit settlement

The Douglas County teachers' union has proposed settling a lawsuit against the Douglas County …

Life

Program gives fourth-graders free entrance to parks

Fourth-grade students can get a free annual pass to visit more than 2,000 federal recreation areas with their families, classmates, and friends. The Every Kid Outdoors Program is an interagency …

Tour Macanta, Rueter-Hess with guided hikes

The wait is over for Douglas County residents who have been waiting since spring to explore some of …
Owls in spotlight in fest at Audubon center

The annual HOOTenanny Festival at Audubon Nature Center — located at 11280 Waterton Road southwest of …
Colorado Aperture show offers award-winning photos

Dana Smith’s “Jitterbug,” a jazzy close-up photo of a petite ladybug (dancing? singing?), was …

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Tailoring your resume to get the job you want

Depending on the industry in which you are aiming to get hired, your resume could be the key to your success. Whether it be a position in the public sector, a technology job or in education – your … View more Post your news

Archery on target for growing popularity

Archery is challenging, but can also be a way to relax. It’s a social sport, as well as a way for …
Award-winning author releases middle grade book

Kids and horses were made for each other, especially when the kid is a young Colorado teen who …
‘Once’ is more than might be expected

The common perception of musicals is that they’re lavish song-and-dance productions that prize …

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Sports

New coach aims to reverse team’s trend

I recall talking with former Douglas County football coach Gene Hill after a couple games and he would always say his team needed to learn how to win. Well, it’s early, but at least the Huskies …

Legend Defensive end counts on hard work

One of the things Cam Smith set out to improve this summer was his football techniques. The 6-foot-4, …
New head coach at Ranch making the best of things

Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos isn’t the first longtime assistant in the area to finally get a head …
Racket man soars to No. 1

Last summer Andy Gardalen had one thing on his mind and he wasn't about to let anything stop him. The …

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TAVR – A less invasive treatment for Aortic Stenosis

In one year, a person’s aortic valve opens and closes more than 30 million times, as the heart beats 60 times per minute. Dr. Lee MacDonald of South Denver Cardiology in Littleton, said the heart … View more Post your news

Four local golfers bound for national tourney

Kent Moore of Centennial, let’s just say, is a veteran golfer who relies on his years of …
She has the drive to dive

Leanne Lowry is comfortable this season. The Castle View senior will be the Sabercats libero and …
Mental health added to coaches’ mission

Colorado High School Activities Association commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green called it a very …
Disc golf takes full flight in Denver metro area

Chris Ball is a Grammy-nominated songwriter who has composed music for many television shows and …

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9/11 remembered at Colorado Memorial Stair Climb

UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver Open House

Ponies with a Purpose Fall FUN-draiser

Rotary Community Corps of Parker gets donation

In Their Business

Run for the Fallen honors teen killed in STEM shooting

Remembering 9/11

Getting Ahead: Live your best retirement without a mortgage payment

Help plan a Douglas County tradition

Committee to recall Douglas County sheriff in no rush

2020 National Merit semifinalists named

Douglas County teachers union proposes lawsuit settlement

Program gives fourth-graders free entrance to parks

Tour Macanta, Rueter-Hess with guided hikes

Owls in spotlight in fest at Audubon center

Colorado Aperture show offers award-winning photos

Tailoring your resume to get the job you want

Archery on target for growing popularity

Award-winning author releases middle grade book

‘Once’ is more than might be expected

New coach aims to reverse team’s trend

Legend Defensive end counts on hard work

New head coach at Ranch making the best of things

Racket man soars to No. 1

TAVR – A less invasive treatment for Aortic Stenosis

Four local golfers bound for national tourney

She has the drive to dive

Mental health added to coaches’ mission

Disc golf takes full flight in Denver metro area

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Hope — a strategy and a tactic in the pursuit of success

You only get one life, but hey, no pressure

Laugh as though your life depends on it

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