Public safety agencies in DougCo work to strengthen emergency preparedness 

As the flashing lights of firetrucks and police vehicles signal an emergency, law enforcement work to keep the scene clear and first responders tend to the hurt. At a local

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Parker Rotary Club donates funds for Venezuelan disaster recovery 

When a natural disaster disrupted the lives of millions of people more than 3,000 miles away in Venezuela, members of the Parker Rotary Club jumped into action and raised thousands

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Affordable Arts Festival set to return Aug. 30

While many people want to fill their homes with art, bringing beauty to the spaces they spend each day in, the cost of that art can often be a barrier

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New AED located in Littleton’s Gallup Park

When Kara Baker’s father collapsed during her daughter’s soccer game, she knew she needed an AED, or an automated external defibrillator.

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Visit eight of Arapahoe County’s most unique gardens this summer

On Aug. 8, gardeners of all experience levels are invited to explore eight unique demonstration gardens across Arapahoe County during a self-guided tour, hosted by Arapahoe County Master Gardeners for

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Who will tell your town’s story?

There is an old saying that we never truly appreciate something until it’s gone. For many communities across America, that has become painfully true.

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Longtime Jeffco Public Library Director Donna Walker announces retirement

After 14 years at the helm of the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) system, executive director Donna Walker announced her retirement, effective Sept. 5. The JCPL Board of Trustees appointed

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Elbert County fire victim reminds others to prepare

This spring, when Elbert County resident Denise Gregory’s pole barn became engulfed in flames, she wasn’t even supposed to be home. She was there to take care of an injured

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Arvada City Council adopts Climate and Sustainability Action Plan

Arvada City Council adopted the city’s first Climate and Sustainability Action Plan (CASAP) by a unanimous vote at its July 7 meeting.

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Centennial considers e-bike, e-motorcycle ordinance

The City of Centennial may soon adopt an ordinance that would add e-bike and e-motorcycle restrictions.

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Lewis and Cluck moves back to downtown Littleton

The coop is back in town — Lewis and Cluck has made its way back to downtown Littleton.

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DCSO approved to use Drones as First Responders technology

As calls for service and response times are continuing to increase throughout Douglas County, the sheriff’s office is updating aging equipment and moving away from Flock cameras to Skydio Drones

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Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero no longer in the running for top schools job in Miami

Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero is out of the running for the top job in Florida’s Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the Miami Herald reported on July 8.

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Future library in Candelas named ‘Coal Creek Library’

A new library coming to Candelas now has a name: the Coal Creek Library. The Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) Board of Trustees approved the name, which pays homage to

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From the Highlands of Madagascar to Highlands Ranch 

Whether it's walking through the hallways at school, down the aisle at the grocery store or looking for a book at the library, one of the first things people may

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Littleton officer pedals 340 miles to protect fellow first responders

In the hot wind, Littleton Police Officer Rick Redmond found himself and about 11 other officers and deputies bicycling 100 miles from Colorado Springs to Hudson. The next day, the

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Arvada cancels annual 4th of July fireworks show

The City of Arvada will not be hosting its annual Fourth of July fireworks display this year due to increased wildfire risk, the city announced on July 2. The Jefferson

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Suspect arrested for intentionally setting brush fire

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Royce Ben Jameson as a suspect for intentionally starting a brush fire.

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Bank robbery attempt in Olde Town Arvada foiled by Arvada Police

A man unsuccessfully attempted to commit a bank robbery at the Community Banks of Colorado location in Olde Town Arvada at roughly 4:48 p.m. on July 1. He has been

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Red Rocks Community College hosts inaugural Health Science Leadership Academy

While school is out for the summer, that doesn’t mean that learning is on hold. High schoolers at Red Rocks Community College learned how to stop the bleed, perform stitches,

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Arvada City Council postpones vote on drought surcharges to Aug. 18

Arvada City Council continued a public hearing on implementing drought surcharges amidst one of the driest years on record for Colorado, tabling the decision until Aug. 18. Council came to

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Arvada man arrested for stabbing his parents

A man who is homeless “by choice” stabbed both of his parents in northwest Arvada on June 6 after visiting the family home to shower and do laundry, an Arvada

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Arvada Center gears up for slate of Pride Month events

The Arvada Center is getting ready for Pride Month, as the cultural hub will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with three events throughout June.

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Arvada woman charged with murder of her 16-year-old daughter

An Arvada woman has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the alcohol-related death of her 16-year-old daughter in March, the First Judicial District Attorney's Office announced on June

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Arvada 5th graders brave chilly weather to continue tree-planting tradition

Students from Foster Dual Language PK-8’s fifth grade class braved dreary weather to plant 12 trees at Columbine Park in celebration of Arbor Day on May 18, continuing a decades-old

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Arvada awarded $100,000 grant for Suburban Studios homelessness program

The City of Arvada has received a $100,000 housing grant from the Colorado Gives Foundation that will allow for the continuation of transitional housing and support services at Suburban Studios,

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FrontLine Farming lose Majestic View lease over unpermitted power hookup

A group of Black farmers will cease operations at Arvada’s Majestic View Nature Center following the current farming season due to an electrical wire installed in violation of the terms

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‘90s icon Linda Perry to host film event at Harkins Theatres Arvada ahead of Red Rocks show

Ahead of her return to Red Rocks as the frontwoman of 4 Non Blondes, ‘90s icon Linda Perry will make an appearance in Arvada for a special screening of the

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Jeffco Commissioners issue 10-month moratorium on data centers

No data centers will be built in Jefferson County for the next 10 months, as county commissioners voted to approve a moratorium on any new applications for the rezoning or

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The People’s Mansion welcomes low-income residents seeking connection, collaboration

Mansion living isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy at The People’s Mansion in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.

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