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Lone Tree Arts Center to reopen soon

With the start of the Lone Tree Arts Center's fall programming on the horizon, Director Lisa Rigsby Peterson is no longer wondering what is to become of the 2020-2021 season.

‘Almost like pre-COVID days,’ doctor says

The inside of Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree feels more like “normal” these days to the staff, nurses and doctors who work there. “In June, we’ve returned to a more normal state,” …

Sky Ridge doctor sentenced to jail for choking nurse

A doctor who pleaded guilty to choking a nurse at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree has been sentenced to 30 days in jail by a Douglas County District Court judge. Mark Randle Ryan, 58, a …

Fireworks shows in Douglas County canceled due to fire danger

Three Douglas County fireworks shows planned for the Fourth of July were canceled Thursday due to fire danger. Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock, who also serves as the county fire marshal, …

GOP primary heats up in Douglas County commissioner race

The Republican primary for the District 2 Douglas County commissioner seat has developed into an intense race between Clint Dorris and George Teal, with accusations being hurled back and forth by the …

SPECIAL REPORT

John and Maria Castillo sit beside the grave of their son, Kendrick, who was shot and killed during the STEM School shooting a year ago. They are reflected on the polished surface of another nearby headstone.

STEM SCHOOL TRAGEDY: ONE YEAR LATER

For grieving parents of Kendrick Castillo, ‘everything in life is different’

STEM School Highlands Ranch is weathering back-to-back crises, between last year’s shooting and this year’s global pandemic.

A year toward recovery complicated by virus

New center provides support for STEM School community

Douglas County School District approves millions in cuts

The Douglas County School District will enter the 2020-21 school year with millions in cuts to its budget amid the on-going pandemic. School board directors approved next year's $670 million budget …

Colorado closes bars, nightclubs after young crowds spread virus

Just 12 days after Colorado allowed bars and nightclubs to open statewide, a concerning uptick in …
Killer gets life sentence in south-metro case from 1980

It has been 40 years since Helene Pruszynski was killed, but for her family and friends, it might as well …
PRIMARY 2020 | Colorado Community Media coverage

In the primary election that ended June 30, voters across metro Denver weighed in on party races for …

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Having a medical impact here and abroad. Dr. Terry Dunn honored for volunteer service, brings telemedicine to her practice

The pandemic has had worldwide ramifications causing changes in the way healthcare is provided, and in some cases, elevating access, specifically through telemedicine. Dr. Terry Dunn, owner of … View more Post your news

PRIMARY 2020 | Turnout highest ever for non-presidential primary election in Colorado

Secretary of State Jena Griswold deemed Tuesday’s election turnout the largest for a …
PRIMARY 2020 | Hickenlooper to take on Republican Cory Gardner for U.S. Senate in Colorado

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper will challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner in …
PRIMARY 2020 | Takeaways: A good election for Democratic legislative hopefuls could signal a wave in November

Some takeaways from Primary 2020 for the Colorado General Assembly: Incumbents did very well, …
PRIMARY 2020 | Big win for Padden in Democratic race for 18th District DA

Democrat Amy Padden will face off against Republican John Kellner in the November election for 18th …

Life

The Art of the Brick welcomes guests back to DMNS

A space with about 10 million Lego bricks in it probably sounds like a dream come true for many children (and quite a few adults as well), but for artist Nathan Sawaya, that's just his workspace. …

Virtual Garth Brooks: Drive-in concert comes to Lone Tree

The southeast parking lot of Park Meadows mall turned into a drive-in for a night. A Garth Brooks live …
Documenting a pandemic in Denver

When six-year-old Noah Alpert decided to express his feelings about his life during the COVID-19 pandemic …
Nature writer honored for lifetime of work

Nature and wildlife writer Mary Taylor Young of Castle Rock was honored by the Colorado Authors League as …

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Colorado Needs to be Counted or Will Lose Out — Here's How NextFifty Initiative Can Help

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Booth at The Bawmann Group, 303-868-7972 DENVER, Colo., Jan. 27, 2020 – With hundreds of millions of dollars at stake in funding … View more Post your news

Pet owners adopting, keeping animals during COVID-19

May 26 marked the first day that the Denver Animal Shelter reopened its animal adoptions after more …
‘Silent Rose’ is anything but

One of the worst things a storyteller can do when telling the story of, or to, young people is …
Arts community has shows and sad news

Each year, the Colorado Watercolor Society holds a statewide exhibit that brings out many fine …

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Sports

Veteran Denver sports exec Jim Saccomano: Why sports matter

Denver is the smallest of the 13 U.S. cities with four professional sports teams in the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League and National Basketball Association. …

‘We will take what we can get’

Denver is the smallest of the 13 U.S. cities with four professional sports teams in the National Football …
Douglas County high school pitcher thrilled to be chosen by Rockies

Case Williams claims the decision he faced wasn’t tough. Williams, a Douglas County High School …
Littleton golf coach ready to get in the swing of things

Littleton High School boys golf coach Kevin Burdick hopes his players are taking advantage of the fact …

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Why Owning a Home and Paying Off a Mortgage is a Good Idea

Home ownership in the United States is a popular topic of discussion as concerns have arisen surrounding the question of whether it is still desirable. Renting is easier and more flexible, home prices in many metro areas are very high even for "starter homes," and IRS changes negate many taxpayers' ability to deduct mortgage interest. However there are several reasons I believe that buying and paying off a home is and will remain one of the best financial actions one can take. View more Post your news

Rusty but refreshing: Colorado Cougars softball team reunites

Debra Kortbawi, the head softball coach and administrative dean at Highlands Ranch High School, is …
Ponderosa Mustangs coach is raring to go

Ponderosa High School football coach Jaron Cohen is anxious about the potential upcoming football …

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See all our coverage

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

Lone Tree Arts Center to reopen soon

Douglas County School District approves millions in cuts

Colorado closes bars, nightclubs after young crowds spread virus

Killer gets life sentence in south-metro case from 1980

PRIMARY 2020 | Colorado Community Media coverage

Having a medical impact here and abroad. Dr. Terry Dunn honored for volunteer service, brings telemedicine to her practice

PRIMARY 2020 | Turnout highest ever for non-presidential primary election in Colorado

PRIMARY 2020 | Hickenlooper to take on Republican Cory Gardner for U.S. Senate in Colorado

PRIMARY 2020 | Takeaways: A good election for Democratic legislative hopefuls could signal a wave in November

PRIMARY 2020 | Big win for Padden in Democratic race for 18th District DA

The Art of the Brick welcomes guests back to DMNS

Virtual Garth Brooks: Drive-in concert comes to Lone Tree

Documenting a pandemic in Denver

Nature writer honored for lifetime of work

Colorado Needs to be Counted or Will Lose Out — Here's How NextFifty Initiative Can Help

Pet owners adopting, keeping animals during COVID-19

‘Silent Rose’ is anything but

Arts community has shows and sad news

Veteran Denver sports exec Jim Saccomano: Why sports matter

‘We will take what we can get’

Douglas County high school pitcher thrilled to be chosen by Rockies

Littleton golf coach ready to get in the swing of things

Why Owning a Home and Paying Off a Mortgage is a Good Idea

Rusty but refreshing: Colorado Cougars softball team reunites

Ponderosa Mustangs coach is raring to go

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