Sunday, November 17, 2019

Elizabeth Matthews grew up in Parker and remembers when there wasn't much in the way of living history in Douglas County. “If we ever wanted to visit a historic site it was the Littleton History …

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Highlands Ranch library to be renamed

Educating beyond academics: Schools seek right approach in social and emotional learning

Newly elected school board directors ready to work

Meek, Hanson, Ray win races for Douglas County School Board

Douglas County election: a test run for 2020

City releases draft of transportation plan

Commissioners celebrate win for Ballot Issue 1A

Ice rink planned for Castle Pines

Q&As with the Douglas County School Board candidates

2020 National Merit semifinalists named

Roads measure appears on way to passing in Douglas County

A ballot item that would reallocate a portion of the county's 1% sales tax from the justice center to roads appeared to be on its way to passing in the Nov. 5 election. The measure would extend 0.13% …

Vandals threaten community art program

In the past six months, two pieces of public art worth thousands of dollars have been vandalized in a Highlands Ranch park, causing community leaders to worry about continuing the program. Both …

Social media: 'It’s supposed to be another world'

Walter Sykes couldn’t take it anymore. “Snapchat is probably one of the worst. You post on your story and people watch, and it blows up,” said Sykes, who grew tired of seeing his peers …

City releases draft of transportation plan

For the first time, the City of Lone Tree will have a comprehensive guideline for mobility within the city. The City of Lone Tree is reviewing a first draft of its first-ever Transportation Master …

Titans are aiming high

Legend girls volleyball coach Travis Underwood has a very good team this season, which is a little scary for the coach. The Titans are 20-3 heading into this week's regional playoffs, which must be …

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

Cholesterol levels dropping, but many still need care

Some good health news: Americans' cholesterol levels are dropping, and more people at especially high risk are getting treatment. Researchers say the report, released Nov. 11, suggests a …

In Colorado, 24 high-hazard dams are seen as problematic

Two dozen aging dams in Colorado were in unsatisfactory condition and are located in places where their …
Reporter Stories: Monday morning quarterbacking the city votes

Community Editors David Gilbert and Nick Puckett discuss November's municipal election results in …
Lone Tree looks toward elections six months away

With the fall election season over, Lone Tree residents look to the spring, six months from now, for the …

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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

'They go out and fight for us'

Caleb Sathianathan, a 14-year-old Trail Life scout, ended the Veterans Day celebration in Castle …
Secret Service study: School shooters showed warning signs

Most students who committed deadly school attacks over the past decade were badly bullied, had a …
South Suburban tax measure passes

South Suburban Parks and Recreation District Ballot Issue 7A was behind by just half a percentage …
Proposition DD passes by a narrow margin

The statewide ballot question that asks voters to legalize sports betting and allow the state to …

Life

Looking back is worth looking forward to

With the day ahead and 24 topics to choose from, it was hard for a still-sleepy history buff to get in gear on the morning of Nov. 2 as the 2019 History Camp Colorado kicked off at 9 a.m. at Arapahoe …

School for the Blind students join forces with others for exhibit

Arapahoe Community College art students combine talents with artists from Colorado School for the Blind, …
Music with a Mission series features area performers

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church's Music with a Mission concert series is back for its fifth season …
DFF encourages wide-eyed viewing

With all the streaming services out there, and all the devices capable of becoming a movie screen, film …

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TAVR – A less invasive treatment for Aortic Stenosis

In one year, a person’s aortic valve opens and closes more than 30 million times, as the heart beats 60 times per minute. Dr. Lee MacDonald of South Denver Cardiology in Littleton, said the heart … View more Post your news

Denver turns on bright new night light

One of my favorite things about public art is that it encourages artists to think on a grander …
Thanksgiving meal alternatives are varied for those seeking lighter fare or less work

For people who don’t care for the traditional Thanksgiving Day dishes, prefer a lighter meal or …
Highlands Ranch sculpture wins in vote by residents

A bronze sculpture of an eagle mid-flight, situated at Town Center South in Highlands Ranch, has …

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Sports

A quick look at fast-paced field hockey

I watched and covered my first field hockey game on Nov. 5 when Regis Jesuit and Colorado Academy played for the state championship at All-City Stadium. For years I helped with the coverage of both …

South metro teams move on to state in volleyball

Champions were crowned in state volleyball regional tournaments on Nov. 8-9 and the winners advanced into …
Roundup of boys soccer state playoff action

The second round of the Class 5A boys soccer playoffs ended the season for four south metro teams on Nov. …
5A football playoffs get underway

ThunderRidge, Legend, Highlands Ranch, Mountain Vista, Eaglecrest, Cherokee Trail and Smoky Hill …

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At-Risk Kids Get Financial Education

Lakewood Certified Financial Planner Jo-Ann Holst spoke to 6th graders at the Tennyson Center For Children (TCC) about core financial skills. TCC is one of the Rocky Mountain region’s leading treatment centers for abused, neglected and at-risk youth. View more Post your news

Lutheran softball plans spur talk about player’s fate

Lutheran has announced it will have a varsity girls softball team that will compete next fall, and …
Slew of south metro teams advance in soccer

Cherry Creek, the second-seeded team among the 32 in the boys Class 5A state soccer playoffs, …

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Officials look toward past and future of Schweiger Ranch

University of Colorado Law School's Mini Law School

Denver Concert Band Presents: Celebrations

Cholesterol levels dropping, but many still need care

In Colorado, 24 high-hazard dams are seen as problematic

Reporter Stories: Monday morning quarterbacking the city votes

Lone Tree looks toward elections six months away

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

'They go out and fight for us'

Secret Service study: School shooters showed warning signs

South Suburban tax measure passes

Proposition DD passes by a narrow margin

Looking back is worth looking forward to

School for the Blind students join forces with others for exhibit

Music with a Mission series features area performers

DFF encourages wide-eyed viewing

TAVR – A less invasive treatment for Aortic Stenosis

Denver turns on bright new night light

Thanksgiving meal alternatives are varied for those seeking lighter fare or less work

Highlands Ranch sculpture wins in vote by residents

A quick look at fast-paced field hockey

South metro teams move on to state in volleyball

Roundup of boys soccer state playoff action

5A football playoffs get underway

At-Risk Kids Get Financial Education

Lutheran softball plans spur talk about player’s fate

Slew of south metro teams advance in soccer

Rules for letters to the editor

School district handles finances to maintain even keel in storm

Consistent healthy self-image leads to consistent success

Lovers of classic machines are caught in a type warp

Fall in love with mental, emotional effects of exercise

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