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RTD slashing service amid COVID-19 outbreak

The Regional Transportation District is cutting service by 40% in response to plummeting demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay-at-home orders issued March 26 have forced nonessential businesses to …

Colorado businesses face warnings, adjustments under stay-at-home order

A local bicycle shop seeing more demand. Record stores leaning on mail service just to survive. A large craft store chain defying the government and staying open amid the pandemic. COVID-19 has drawn …

With gatherings prohibited, two options for funeral services: livestream or postpone

While losing a loved one at any time is difficult, planning a funeral has been made even more complicated as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to halt gatherings. With the statewide stay-at-home …

South Suburban facing cuts as shutdowns drag on

South Suburban Parks and Recreation is facing an uncertain future as COVID-19 shutdowns drag on. South Suburban, which runs a vast array of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities across the south …

Douglas County School District dives into remote education

On March 24, Ava Bray was excited to work on school assignments after the Douglas County School District's spring break ended — and even more excited to be doing so from Florida. The 7-year-old was …

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.

On Nov. 14, 2018, Colorado Community Media, in partnership with Douglas County Libraries and the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative held a second community forum. Speakers included Jean Ritter and Alissa Miller.

The forum is the latest in a series, and is presented in conjunction with Colorado Community Media's story series "Time to Talk."

The event was hosted at the James H LaRue Library in Highlands Ranch (9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd.).

News

At least 12 Douglas County residents have died from COVID-19

The novel coronavirus has killed at least 12 people in Douglas County as of April 9, according to data from the Tri-County Health Department and the county coroner. Those who have died have ranged in …

South Suburban recommends voters apply for absentee ballot

The number of polling places for the South Suburban Park and Recreation District's May 5 regular district …
COVID-19's impact: Voices from the community

“I have been practicing law for over 27 years and now practice part-time and take care of our sons. My …
It’s about time (on their hands)

Castle Rock resident Jerry Powell says business owners have a greater responsibility for their community …

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Home Care Assistance Supports Governor’s Stay at Home Order

Home Care Assistance helps seniors stay safe, comfortable and engaged at home. View more Post your news

‘He was my everything’

Steve Evans thought he was coming down with a common bug. He developed a light, wet cough, and an …
Attorney general warns about relief check scammers

Scammers are using the checks the federal government is scheduled to send as part of the …
Colorado's statewide stay-at-home order extended to April 26

Just as Gov. Jared Polis invoked Americans' sacrifice in World War II when he announced Colorado's …
ACC gets creative as diverse courses go online

As Arapahoe Community College works to move diverse course offerings online amid the COVID-19 …

Life

Museum exhibit awaits end of shutdown order

Works by two famous American artists, Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington, are presently exhibited at the Denver Art Museum through June 7. The two were contemporaries and famous in their day, but …

Arvada Center invites artists to share quarantine creations

As a working artist, Collin Parson — the Arvada Center’s exhibition manager and curator — …
Wedding bells falling silent as COVID-19 disrupts plans, industry

Bobbie Jo Dodson waited to reschedule her wedding, clinging to hope she and her fiancé could enjoy some …
Watch movies and support Denver Film simultaneously

While we’re all stuck indoors protecting ourselves and others from COVID-19, many will be streaming …

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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

Using the arts to make the best of isolation

Let's be honest — no one really knows what to say right now. We're currently living through a …
Look outdoors for boredom cure

Haven’t left the house in several days? Looking to get out, hopefully, sans crowds? As …
Pipe organs speak with majesty

Outside Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown Denver, the din of the city roars. But inside …

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Sports

For teams' seniors, it's a spring of frustration

High school spring sports athletes and coaches spent weeks in limbo, waiting to see if they would be able to play. The Colorado High School Activities Association first suspended all spring …

Spring activities on hold in bid to keep kids safe

Nobody should blame Rhonda Blanford-Green if she feels overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or pressured these …
Valor goalie shows real grit

Trey Hirschfield is like most good goaltenders and knows a lot of his success depends on the defense in …
Life in the fast lane

The adjustment made by Anna Shaw is complete. Shaw, a junior swimmer at Heritage, won the 50-yard …

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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

Worth his weights in golds

Regis Jesuit wrestler Antonio Segura won his second straight Colorado wrestling championship this …
Basketball season ends without champions

There will be no 2020 Colorado state basketball champions. After the girls semifinal games in the …

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See all our coverage

Our COVID-19 coverage is updated daily! Click here to see the latest.

RTD slashing service amid COVID-19 outbreak

At least 12 Douglas County residents have died from COVID-19

South Suburban recommends voters apply for absentee ballot

COVID-19's impact: Voices from the community

It’s about time (on their hands)

Home Care Assistance Supports Governor’s Stay at Home Order

‘He was my everything’

Attorney general warns about relief check scammers

Colorado's statewide stay-at-home order extended to April 26

ACC gets creative as diverse courses go online

Museum exhibit awaits end of shutdown order

Arvada Center invites artists to share quarantine creations

Wedding bells falling silent as COVID-19 disrupts plans, industry

Watch movies and support Denver Film simultaneously

Getting Ahead: Live your best retirement without a mortgage payment

Using the arts to make the best of isolation

Look outdoors for boredom cure

Pipe organs speak with majesty

For teams' seniors, it's a spring of frustration

Spring activities on hold in bid to keep kids safe

Valor goalie shows real grit

Life in the fast lane

Inner Circle Foundation

Worth his weights in golds

Basketball season ends without champions

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Avoid the impossible and seek the possible

Let’s all not get together and think about this time

Strategic planners make recommendations for state

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