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Judge sentences Elbert County man to 25 years in prison after DUI crash in Parker
Douglas County District Court Judge Ryan Stuart on June 2 sentenced an Elizabeth man to 25 years in prison for felony vehicular assault and felony child abuse resulting in serious…
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Defining art in Lone Tree: survey asks residents about public art
Whether it is a painted mural on the pedestrian bridge wall, musical performances at the Lone Tree Arts Center or the tall dancing sculpture on Commons Street, art has always been a part of the City of Lone Tree’s growth over the past 30 years. In addition to amplifying the city’s beauty, the city is…
Dougco school district’s summer lunch program has begun
According to multiple reports, including the U.S. News & World Report, Douglas County is one of the wealthiest counties in the state. But that doesn’t mean that food insecurity doesn’t exist in the county. Food insecurity, which occurs when a household cannot access enough food and essential resources, can exist for various reasons, making it…
Highlands Ranch residents can now use free ride share service
Whether it’s getting to and from work, appointments, school or shopping, Highlands Ranch residents now have a new and free way to get around the community through Via’s Link on Demand service. It’s an app-based service that connects s to specific destinations across Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree, such as the Wildcat Shopping Center, the…
PRESS RELEASE: 4 Paws 4 Life Hosts 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Animal Rescue
4 Paws 4 Life Rescue & Boarding to Host 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on August 14 to Benefit Animal Rescue Efforts Littleton, CO – Thursday, August 14th,…
Douglas County uses AI detection system to respond to wildfires faster
It’s no secret that Colorado has been the home to numerous disastrous wildfires within the past decade, as it has one of the hottest red zones on wildfire heat maps. The state has even set records for having some of the largest wildfires in the nation, according to the NASA Earth Observatory. In Douglas County,…
Sports
Class 5A girls soccer title game set: Castle View vs. Fossil Ridge
Elly Bowers was where she wanted to be in the shootout game during the Class 5A semifinal girls soccer game on May 15 at the University of Denver’s Ciber Field. Bowers was the sophomore goalkeeper for Castle View who was asked to contain Broomfield in a shootout after the teams battled to a 3-3 tie…
Valor girls lacrosse rallies comeback to win program’s first state title
It started with a major gut punch: 30 players losing their coach just a few weeks before the start of the season. It ended with those same 30 players storming the field at the University of Denver as Class 5A state champions. The Valor Christian girls lacrosse team, whose previous coach resigned in February, applied…
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Arts & Culture
Clarke Reader: The Music of Johnny Cash Comes to Miners Alley
There aren’t a lot of things people can agree on these days, but I think one thing we all can share a love of is Johnny Cash. Over the years, I’ve seen the “God Bless Johnny Cash” bumper sticker on pretty much every kind of car there is. With that in mind, who better to…
Clarke Reader: Take a Deep Dive in Jurassic Oceans with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
During the age of the dinosaurs, some of the most impressive animals the planet has ever seen walked the earth. But the oceans were equally full of breathtaking creatures, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s newest exhibit brings them to vibrant life with Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep. “The exhibit starts in the Jurassic era…
Parker woman leads effort for AdventHealth Parker hospital’s art cart
Like many children at the age of four, Marie Williams enjoyed drawing. As decades began to by, her interest in art never faded and her desire to help others grew. Williams attended the University of Colorado Boulder in 2013 to pursue an art degree. “It was during that time that I realized that art…
Clarke Reader: Butterfly Pavilion celebrates insects’ legacies in Mexico
Invertebrates represent many of the most ecologically important species on the planet, as well as some of the most culturally relevant. They’ve inspired religious beliefs, landscapes, traditions and much more. Now the critical role invertebrates play in Mexican culture is explored in Legacies: Invertebrates of Mexico, the Butterfly Pavilion’s latest exhibit. Legacies not only provides a look at…
Clarke Reader: Fall in Love ’Once’ Again in Littleton
Sometimes the most powerful love stories are the least complicated. You don’t need a lot of games and obstacles—just two people trying desperately to connect. That simplicity is what makes “Once,” one of the best and most unique musicals to come around in some time. And now its elegant beauty is coming to the Town Hall Arts Center,…
Introducing Classics on Stage: new theater group to perform at Douglas County Libraries
Ever since Barb Dignan moved to Highlands Ranch in 1989, she has seen numerous opportunities for youth to express themselves through the performing arts. But she wondered where those opportunities were for adults in the community. “It’s a great community we live in,” said Dignan. “We have lots for little children at the rec centers…
Columns & Opinion
Michael Norton: Curiosity, the quiet super power
If you want to build stronger relationships, at work, at home, and everywhere in between, there’s one often overlooked super…
Patricia Kummer: Economy facing many challenges
Spring is a time of renewed hope, with longer days, warmer weather, green grass and pretty flowers blooming. But while…
Jean Spahr: Seniors to get campus tour
The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County (SCDC) June meeting will be held at the Douglas County School District (DCSC) Legacy…
Michael Norton: Communicating through the storm
We are living in a time of incredible pressure, and tragically, it’s our children who are carrying the heaviest burden.…
Letters
Letter: Lee Frame is good choice
As a Douglas County resident of the Wind Crest senior community, I have become acutely aware of the home rule…
Letter: Van de Water for commission
On June 24, Douglas County residents, including myself, will decide whether to establish a Home Rule Commission. Candidates for the…
Letter: Home rule is all for commissioners
I am an active voter of 22 years in Douglas County who has been piecing together information from various sources…
Local LIFE
Treasure hunting: Denver metro’s antique stores are spaces where history meets creativity
Antique shops across the Denver metro are more than places to buy old things — they’re spaces where history meets creativity. Across the metro area, vintage lovers and curious newcomers alike are fueling a growing scene rooted in nostalgia, community and the thrill of discovery. Colorado Antique Gallery Standing at 52,000 square feet and d…
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