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Late fees, shutoffs suspended again as Englewood Utilities continues to experience water billing issues Amid ongoing issues with Englewood’s new water billing system that began last summer, Englewood Utilities has extended late fees and shutoffs through April. Hundreds of emails from September to…

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Mines basketball teams celebrate Senior Night sweep Despite the snowstorm outside, the Orediggers were red-hot inside Lockridge Arena Feb. 20. Both Colorado School of Mines basketball teams celebrated Senior Night in style by beating out cross-town rivals Regis. The Mines men's team slammed Regis…

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Douglas County School District expands career technical education with bond funding With the voter approval of a $490 million bond, Douglas County School District is expanding its career and technical education programming to meet the growing demand from students. The November 2024 bond dedicates…

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Protestors demand to talk to U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans about cuts in protections and services About 50 protestors Friday demanded to talk to newly elected U.S. Representative Gabe Evans and ask him why he seemingly is standing idly by as newly elected President Donald Trump dismantles much needed…

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County sets community meetings on upcoming open space projects Jefferson County Open Space plans a series of meetings on its Conservation Greenprint 2026-2030. The plan is a framework for the coming five years of projects planned within Jeffco Open Space work. Five drop-in open houses are planned…

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Developers prepare to break ground at 49th Avenue, Washington Street A new mixed-use residential facility will break ground at the corner of 49th Avenue and Washington Street in Globeville in April, with leasing planned to begin in spring 2027. Residents and project partners met recently at…

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‘Parker the Snow Dog,’ the famed mayor of Georgetown, killed in car crash Parker the Snow Dog was killed in a car crash in Kremmling on Christmas Eve next to his life-long friend and handler, Dustin Schaefer, who was also injured in the crash, according to reports from the Grand County Sheriff…

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Finding fervor and zeal in everyday moments Life is meant to be more than simply checking off boxes on a list. It's meant to be lived with passion, fervor, and enthusiasm. Yet, time and time again, I see people, whether at work or in their personal lives, fall into the trap of routine, where daily…

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Outlook positive but subdued We have been talking for several months now about a slowing economy, which is now coming to fruition. This economic slowdown was originally based on the natural progression of the business cycle. Recent events, however, may speed that up. The first place we look for…

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Thanks to KC Becker I would like to acknowledge KC Becker for all she has done for our communities in Colorado. KC won a position as a representative for the Colorado State House, where she became the Majority Leader and Speaker of the State House of Representatives. KC Becker was appointed to the…

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Application deadline for crop insurance is March 15 A farmer's work is never done. Even in winter, farmers are planning for the next planting season. For many operations, planning ahead includes signing up for federal crop insurance. The deadline to sign up for most types of coverage is March 15,…

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Jeffcom 911 moves headquarters, dispatch center to Golden The facility at 440 Indiana St. is an unassuming two-story office building. It has an outdoor patio area, a covered parking area and views of Green Mountain and the Golden-area foothills. But inside is the hub for all emergency services in…

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A good laugh for a greater cause A packed house, roaring laughter and overwhelming generosity set the stage for CASA’s biggest fundraiser yet. CASA, which stands for court-appointed special advocates of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, traded its traditional annual gala for a stand-up comedy…

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Sheriff Calls: E-I-E-I-Oh, no, you didn’t Rock-a-bye riposte SOUTH JEFFCO – Mrs. McDonald called JCSO to complain about Mr. McGregor. Mrs. McDonald said she’d been walking her dogs on her own property, and she admitted it was not impossible that one of the pups “may have taken a couple of steps…

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Jeffco school board presses district on gaps in safety policies The Jeffco School Board received an update on the district’s Student Safety Enhancement Project during its February meeting, with district officials outlining measures to improve school safety protocols. But while administrators…

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Clear Creek jury returns guilty verdict in fatal shooting of Christian Glass Following 7½ hours of deliberation, a jury of his peers determined former deputy Andrew Buen was guilty of criminally negligent homicide for the five shots he fired into Christian Glass’s windshield, killing him early in…

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Breaking down Arvada’s 2024 crime statistics Arvada’s year-end crime statistics from 2024 are out, and while the overall crime rate increased 1.3% from 2023; however, personal crime — including assaults, homicide, human trafficking, sexual assault and kidnapping — is up 34% compared to last year.…

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Dougco sheriff’s office arrests six additional suspects in Main Event entertainment center shooting The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday announced the arrests of six additional people in relation to the two shootings at Main Event entertainment center in Highlands Ranch that happened…

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Olde Town Arvada gearing up for Fat Tuesday celebration The streets of Olde Town Arvada will be awash with beads, Bourbon and brass band music for Mardi Gras on March 4, marking the return of Arvada’s annual Fat Tuesday festivities. Festivities will kick off with the usual Guerilla Fanfare Brass…

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Mines seniors close out wrestling careers, ready to cheer on team in postseason The Colorado School of Mines wrestling team closed out its regular season in style. Not only did the Orediggers secure an outright RMAC championship — their third since fall 2019 — but they also celebrated eight…

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Thornton looks at lassoing magic mushrooms in the city City officials are trying to get a handle on “magic mushrooms” in Thornton. Council members were told Tuesday during a weekly work session that the city cannot prohibit natural medicine businesses within its borders. Natural medicine products…

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Visit Arvada reports success in efforts to grow tourism to Arvada Results from an advertising program run by the Arvada Visitors Center — with help from a partnership with Visit Colorado — show positive gains for the city’s tourism sector amid growing concerns from Olde Town Arvada businesses and…

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Ralston House in talks with City of Arvada to move into old Community Table building Ralston House, local nonprofit that works with for victims of child abuse might be moving into a city-owned building that formerly housed Community Table, the largest food bank in Arvada. As Community Table…

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Julissa Soto is the newest who in Marquis Who’s Who On Feb. 14, health justice advocate and commissioner of Health Equity for Colorado’s health department, Julissa Soto, was inducted as a Marquis Who’s Who member which she said is not just a title, but a testament to the “unwavering dedication to…

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Julissa Soto es la más reciente integrante del Marquis Who’s Who El 14 de febrero, la defensora de la justicia en salud y comisionada de Equidad en Salud del Departamento de Salud de Colorado, Julissa Soto, fue incluida como miembro de Marquis Who’s Who, lo cual ella destacó no solo como un título…

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Clarke Reader: Watch how things change at ’Clybourne Park’ A good satire has the power to hold a mirror up to society and show the many ways things could be changed for the better. That’s the aim of Bruce Norris’ “Clybourne Park,” which the Arvada Center is staging for its first show of 2025.…

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Douglas County sheriff, DA to speak on public safety at closed event Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly and 23rd Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler are the keynote speakers at a private fundraising event focused on public safety, hosted by an organization supporting Colorado House…

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Learn to walk first, ski second: How Colorado mountain kids are raised on the slopes Friday mornings during ski season, a lot of kids in Clear Creek County will wake up before the sunrise to check equipment, snowboards, skis, helmet, goggles and gloves in preparation of hitting the slopes. After…

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Aims recibe a jóvenes magos científicos con la cuarta competencia anual B.E.S.T. Aims Community College será el anfitrión de su cuarta competencia anual de Batalla de Energía, Ciencia y Tecnología este junio, según un comunicado de prensa de febrero de 2025.

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AdventHealth aims to open first cancer center in Castle Rock later this year Thanks in part to a recent $1 million donation from Douglas County, AdventHealth is on track to open its cancer center in Castle Rock and begin treating patients by the end of this year. The Douglas County Commissioners…

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Una maestra de Thornton es añadida a un gabinete estatal que aboga por los estudiantes Una maestra de Thornton High School quien ayuda con los estudiantes recién llegados y refugiados ha sido seleccionada para trabajar con la Comisionada de Educación de Colorado, Susan Cordova, y otros educadores…

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King Soopers y los trabajadores de supermercados ponen fin a la huelga de 100 días mientras se reanudan las negociaciones Más de 10,000 trabajadores de supermercados que participaron en una huelga laboral de dos semanas regresarán a sus trabajos en las tiendas de King Soopers el martes, luego de…

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Miles de personas protestan contra Trump en el Capitolio de Colorado durante el Día de los Presidentes Casi 3,000 personas pasaron el Día de los Presidentes en el Capitolio de Colorado en Denver para protestar contra la administración del Presidente Trump y su asesor multimillonario Elon Musk.

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Adams City High School students come together to show support for each other and their community Amid ICE raids occurring in nearby communities and negative narratives against immigrants, Adams City High School students organized a cultural event on Feb. 14 to remind their peers of the support…

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Estudiantes de Adams City High School se unen para mostrar apoyo hacia uno al otro y a su comunidad En medio de las redadas de ICE que ocurrían en las comunidades cercanas y las narrativas negativas hacia los inmigrantes, los estudiantes de Adams City High School organizaron un evento cultural el…

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Defensora de los inmigrantes Jessica Acosta: El miedo no nos protege; la información sí A solo un mes de la nueva administración en la Casa Blanca, las políticas migratorias y la incertidumbre continúan marcando la vida de miles de familias en Colorado.

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Immigrant advocate Jessica Acosta: Fear doesn’t protect us; information does Immigration policies and uncertainty continue to shape the lives of thousands of families in Colorado. In response, the nonprofit group Latinos Plus organized an event inform and protect the community amid potential…

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Brighton cuts the ribbon on new Woodruff Municipal Service Center A new public works facility north of Brighton's downtown will give staff modern facilities to work in, dedicated space to work across departments and could help cut down costs during inflationary times, City Manager Michael Martinez…

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School districts, sports organizations respond to Trump executive order on transgender participation in sports Various school districts and sports organizations in Colorado are weighing in on a recent executive order, Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports, issued by President Donald Trump in early…

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Englewood City Council approves Englewood Plaza development proposal Englewood City Council members approved on first reading the planned unit development application for Kimco Development’s proposed development at Englewood Plaza. During the Feb. 18 meeting, Englewood City Council approved Kimco…

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ACLU hosts Westminster rally against ‘overreach’ As President’s Day rallies across the country called out President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging executive orders, the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado met at Westminster’s College Hill Public Library on Feb. 17 to urge residents to speak…

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Remembering Anne Marie Hochhalter: Columbine survivor who lived life to the fullest Two months before the 26th anniversary of the 1999 attack at Columbine High School, Anne Marie Hochhalter died due to complications from injuries she sustained during the shooting, which left her paralyzed. She…

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Parker business owners invited to spend a day at the state Capitol The Parker Chamber of Commerce is opening its invitation to the annual Parker Day at the Capitol to more community members in an effort to build more engagement at the state level. “For a long time, Parker was just far enough that…

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How to vote in the upcoming Highlands Ranch Water election Local election season is underway in Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch Water wants the community to get involved. Local elections “determine the leaders who shape essential community services,” said Kari Larese, Highlands Ranch Water’s…

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Jeffco plans more tree cutting in its parks to stem wildfires Jefferson County plans more forest mitigation work in several of its parks in the next two years, work outlined under a 2022 Jefferson County Open Space Forest Health Plan designed to protect the areas and nearby communities from…

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Lakewood city council candidate faces felony charges while campaigning Desiree Gonzalez, a candidate for Lakewood City Council, is facing felony charges of retaliation for emails sent in December 2022 to the city’s mayor and council containing threatening language and photos of pyrodex, firearms…

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Social media post sparks threats against Columbine High School principal A widely shared social media post triggered threats and harassment against Columbine High School Principal Scott Christy, prompting Jeffco Public Schools to condemn the attacks and reinforce its support for Christy and his…

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New Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser to benefit Golden Civic Foundation grant program Goldenites can let the good times roll, as the Golden Civic Foundation and its partners are infusing downtown with New Orleans flavor leading up to Fat Tuesday. GCF recently announced the details for its inaugural…

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Evergreen Scout troop teaches leadership through fun and challenges When Kyla Lewis first joined Scout Troop 888, she was quiet and reserved. But after four years with the co-ed group of outdoor adventurers, Lewis said she has blossomed. “I’ve been more able to talk publicly during school…

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Players Club fatal shooting draws first-degree murder charge A 35-year-old man faces a first-degree murder charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a male victim outside the Players Club along Federal Boulevard in Adams County on Feb. 10. A first-degree murder charge was filed against Bruno…

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