Tuesday, January 28, 2020

t all started with a state parks pass. Areli Alcazar, a teacher at Kenton Elementary School in Aurora, stopped by the Schlessman branch of Denver Public Library a couple years ago, where a librarian …

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Sportsman's Warehouse to open in Parker

Douglas County agrees to continue allowing refugees

Family members of slain teen speak out about toxic relationship

Friends of teen murder victim celebrate her life with vigil

Douglas County awards school district $6.8 million for security

Two teens found dead in suspected murder-suicide

Bond set at $250,000 for woman charged with daughter's murder

Property tax bills are out — questions, frustrations are in

No charges for STEM security guard who injured students

Nonprofit aims to feed hungry kids on weekends

Douglas County agrees to continue allowing refugees

Douglas County recently agreed to continue allowing refugees to be placed in the community in response to a recent executive order from President Donald J. Trump. The move came after Executive Order …

Property tax bills are out — questions, frustrations are in

After property tax bills were sent out the week of Jan. 20, questions, comments and concerns began pouring into the Douglas County assessor's office. “We have had about three times the normal …

Bond set at $250,000 for woman charged with daughter's murder

A former Highlands Ranch resident who was charged with the murder of her daughter has been granted bond. A grand jury charged Kelly Turner, 41, with 13 counts, including murder, child abuse, theft …

How Lone Tree's red flag policy works

Lone Tree Police Chief Kirk Wilson believes Colorado's red flag law to seize firearms from potentially dangerous individuals will need time to sort out the details. “You're going to see a very wide …

Lone Tree mayor named finalist for RTD post

Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet was named one of five finalists to serve as interim general manager and CEO of the Regional Transportation District. A Jan. 10 news release from RTD named the finalists …

Economists discuss ways to 'keep Colorado competitive'

The economy of Denver's south metro area will look a lot like last year's, experts say, and the speed bumps to the region's growth remain present as ever. Colorado continues to be a national model of …

Pair of Highlands Ranch artists adorn school with giant mural

A massive, colorful collage of Red Rocks, the Rocky Mountains, Denver and a giant elk now adorn the stairwell of Highlands Ranch High School thanks to two seniors who completed the mural during their …

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

Lone Tree police beat

The Police Beat is a sampling of reports taken by the Lone Tree Police Department each week. The information is provided by the police department in its daily bulletin report. Jan. 23: A man was …

City announces council, mayor candidate info

The City of Lone Tree is preparing for its spring municipal elections. Mayor Jackie Millet, councilmember …
Middle school students to compete in science bowl

Middle school students from Rocky Heights Middle School will compete Feb. 1 in the 2020 National Science …
Bill aims to repeal Colorado death penalty, with some GOP support

After years of coming up short, advocates of repealing the death penalty may finally cross the finish …

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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

Police beat

The Police Beat is a sampling of reports taken by the Lone Tree Police Department each week. The …
Students graduate from Eagle Academy with high hopes

As Collin Rogers-Peckham moved from one school to the next in the Douglas County School District, …
Colorado Horse Park says it plans to continue operations

The Colorado Horse Park recently issued a news release in an effort to dispel rumors that it is …
Crisis Center to run seminar for teens on healthy relationships

The Crisis Center in Douglas County will be running a five-week course for teens about building …

Life

Memoir recounts longing, looking for birth mother

Sara Easterly recently introduced her newly published memoir, “Searching for Mom,” to an audience at Littleton’s Tattered Cover, where the book sold out. Easterly, a Seattle resident for 20 …

Dance performance never grows old

“Peter Pan,” J.M. Barrie’s classic tale, as interpreted by Colorado Ballet, continues through Feb. …
The Arvada Center invites audiences aboard the Orient Express

There’s a particular challenge to telling a story that is very well-known by the audience. But when …
Fairy tale characters take stage in show not for kids

Fairy tale princesses have long been part and parcel of our literary and social fabric, as they were …

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South Denver Cardiology offering an Intensive Cardiac Rehab program using the Pritikin ICR™

South Denver Cardiology Associates, a Centura Clinic, is now offering an Intensive Cardiac Rehab program using the Pritikin ICR™ (Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation) Program, to treat patients with … View more Post your news

Artworks bring color to library in winter

Longtime Littleton painter rita derjue has an exhibit of colorful recent works at Bemis Library …
Sensory-friendly program provides art for all

The Metherds are still new in town but have found a community at the Lone Tree Arts Center and its …
South Suburban looking for art-on-loan applicants

South Suburban Parks and Recreation and the South Suburban Public Art Committee are looking for …

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Sports

Siblings bond over basketball

Sometimes for Rocky Beers and his sister Raegan, it is difficult not to bring what happens on the basketball court home with them. Rocky, a 6-foot-6 senior, and Raegan, a 6-3 sophomore, are having …

Student-Athlete Spotlight: ‘I learn every day in practice’

Aiden Okamura is in his 13th season of wrestling and still learning. Okamura, a 126-pound senior on the …
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Top shooter aims high

David McKean has been forced to realize there are other ways help a basketball team other than making a …
Unified programs help make world a kinder place

There seems to be a culture that has developed around unified sports programs in the state. Unified …

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Prosperion Financial - When life throws curve balls Financial Planners can add value

I want to tell you a story about a friend who had an exceptionally rough year. We’ll call her Susie. I’ve known Susie since college. She’s one of those people you meet the first time and know … View more Post your news

Soccer player, coach and teacher has much to juggle

Nicole Rodriguez has acquired the ability to balance all the activities going on in her life. …
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Grappling to improve pays off

Moises Islas, a junior heavyweight at Heritage, admits he is a better wrestler this season. Islas …

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Modern libraries are much more than books

Lone Tree police beat

City announces council, mayor candidate info

Middle school students to compete in science bowl

Bill aims to repeal Colorado death penalty, with some GOP support

Getting Ahead: Live your best retirement without a mortgage payment

Police beat

Students graduate from Eagle Academy with high hopes

Colorado Horse Park says it plans to continue operations

Crisis Center to run seminar for teens on healthy relationships

Memoir recounts longing, looking for birth mother

Dance performance never grows old

The Arvada Center invites audiences aboard the Orient Express

Fairy tale characters take stage in show not for kids

South Denver Cardiology offering an Intensive Cardiac Rehab program using the Pritikin ICR™

Artworks bring color to library in winter

Sensory-friendly program provides art for all

South Suburban looking for art-on-loan applicants

Siblings bond over basketball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: ‘I learn every day in practice’

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Top shooter aims high

Unified programs help make world a kinder place

Prosperion Financial - When life throws curve balls Financial Planners can add value

Soccer player, coach and teacher has much to juggle

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Grappling to improve pays off

Rules for letters to the editor

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