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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. …
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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…
More than spinning a stick: A first-person on the multiple facets of baton twirling
With a baton in my hand, I stood in front of the judge with a big performance smile on my face and prepared myself to march 32 steps in a square. The music started. And as I began my routine, the 7-year-old me accidentally flung my baton at the judge, hitting her. With mixed emotions,…
Lone Tree breaks ground on new justice center off of RidgeGate Parkway
Construction is underway for the City of Lone Tree’s first justice center, which aims to include not only the police department, but also the municipal court and a civic gathering space. “This groundbreaking is more than just a construction milestone,” said Lone Tree Mayor Marissa Harmon on May 22. “It’s a symbol of public safety…
PRESS RELEASE: Red Rocks Community College Expands Its Portfolio of Bachelor’s Degree Programs
A New Bachelor of Applied Science in Business istration Now Enrolling Students for Fall 2025 Lakewood, CO – Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) is excited…
‘Life after breast cancer’: Highlands Ranch woman shares her story of survival
For most of Diane Simard’s life, cancer was a topic that no one really spoke about. Simard, a Highlands Ranch resident, was a career woman. Her background in business writing led her to becoming the senior vice president for Investor and Media Relations at Bye Aerospace, an aerospace engineering company. But in February 2015, “this…
Sports
Jersey retirement a bit much? CU Buffs fans on Hunter, Sanders
Just days before Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders land at their new NFL homes in the draft, the Buffaloes took one more opportunity to honor the two program-changing players in a big way. On April 15, a social media post announced that Hunter’s and Sanders’ jersey numbers (No. 12 and No. 2, respectively) would…
Cherry Creek girls tennis wins invitational tournament, eyes state
Cherry Creek girls tennis coach Andy Zurcher claims his team is playing better. But still, he its Ralston Valley is the team to beat when it comes to the state tournament. Once again, there will be an individual tournament to declare state champions and a team tournament to determine the best team in the state.…
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Arts & Culture
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.…
Clarke Reader: Meet Miners Alley’s ’National Bohemians’
There’s no timetable when it comes to the creative process. Sometimes, an idea can take years to get from your mind to out in the…
Clarke Reader:Spring offerings for the blossoming season
We’re on the cusp of one of the best times of the year in Colorado — spring. We can finally come out of our winter…
Clarke Reader: Explore the Wonders of Angkor at DMNS
People may have certain perceptions in their mind when they hear the name Angkor Wat or the Khmer Empire that inhabited Cambodia for centuries. Some…
Clarke Reader: BIFF goes big in its 21st Year
A rising tide lifts all boats, and that may just be the case with the film scene in Colorado. Not only is the state’s film…
Clarke Reader: Colorado Dragon Boat Festival celebrates a major milestone
Author’s note: I had the pleasure of working alongside Sonya Ellingboe for many years. Her love of the arts was palpable and it was always…
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…
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.…
Douglas County Education Corner: A look back at 2024-2025
Here in the Douglas County School District (DCSD), we have some of the most dedicated teachers, principals, and staff…
Letters
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…
Letter: Home rule — survey doesn’t say
Regarding the news story “Debate grows over scope, speed of Douglas County’s home-rule plan”: Spoiler alert: Douglas County commissioners are…
Local LIFE
Relocating Evergreen’s historic Buffalo Park School a delicate endeavor
How do you move a 148-year-old schoolhouse from Wilmot Elementary School to Marshdale Park? Very, very carefully. You might even say one inch at a time. A Parker company specializing in moving historic buildings used hand-jacks to painstakingly inch Buffalo Park School from its concrete foundation in front of Wilmot Elementary on May 19, moving…
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