Friday, February 28, 2020

Douglas County teachers urge better pay

Several educators made impassioned pleas asking school board directors to improve teacher pay in the Douglas County School District two weeks after the board held a lengthy discussion about …

Guilty plea brings end to 40-year-old murder case

More than 40 years after 21-year-old Helene Pruszynski was brutally killed and left for dead in an area that is now Highlands Ranch, a man pleaded guilty to the crime. James Clanton, 62, was slated …

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Family struggles with son's death as woman pleads guilty in fatal Littleton crash

El Paso County sheriff no longer searching for missing child in southern Douglas County

Castle Rock man dies two weeks after crash

Sportsman's Warehouse to open in Parker

Lutheran High School gets school safety grant

Reports of gunfire near Castle Rock outlets Thursday morning

Douglas County School District CFO leaves for Cherry Creek

Douglas County School District grapples with teacher pay

Castle Rock couple expanding agriculture endeavor

Low turnout at law enforcement appreciation event

An event dedicated to honoring law enforcement that often draws dozens and sometimes hundreds to Castle Rock was so sparsely attended this year that organizers began stacking up chairs and tearing …

My Name Is…Connor Szmul

About me I am a 2018 graduate of Castle View High School. I am from Castle Rock but currently live in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, playing junior hockey for the Chippewa Steel in the North American …

Sen. Cory Gardner: 'I know we can do better' on mental health

For those skeptical that the federal government affects their daily lives, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner's conversation with some metro area high school students may offer some hope. In Colorado, “we are …

Bennet: Take politics out of health care

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet isn't running for president, but that doesn't mean he's done taking on President Trump. Bennet, who dropped out of the Democratic presidential primary in early February after …

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

Schools keep fall break schedule despite test dates

The Douglas County School board has decided it will not change the district's fall break for the 2020-21 school year after staff recommended the school board reschedule it to one week later. The …

Reporter Stories: Digging into The Farm, Westminster's Uplands Development

Long-time Westminster Window columnist Bill Christopher discusses the Oread Capital's Uplands Development …
Parent University tries to untangle confusion

One minute a teenager could be happily texting with friends. The next they're raging at their parents. …
Castle Rock prepares for aging population

The U.S. Census Bureau expects that by 2030, all of the nation's baby-boom generation will be 65 or …

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Explore Art and the Hope that Resides in Inmates in the Federal Prison System, March 12

Within a prison environment, inmates have historically gone to great lengths to create artwork as a way to focus on something other than their surroundings and to create a sense of safety for themselves. Join Justin Reddick, seminarian-turned prison art facilitator, as he explores the impact of art inside the Federal Prison Complex in Florence, Colo., on March 12, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., at Denver Seminary. View more Post your news

North Star Academy receives school safety grant

Another school received a lift in funding for school security and mental health programming on Feb. …
Presidential primary ballots due by March 3

Voters registered as Democrat, Republican or unaffiliated are eligibile to vote in this year's …
Wanted: home for towering wooden soldiers

Steve Farland's colossal wooden soldiers need a new home. Farland is better known as the Chairman. …
Some Democrats fear fallout from Sanders atop ticket

Sen. Bernie Sanders' robust start in the race for the presidential nomination is triggering alarm …

Life

ShamROCK Stampede benefits those with PTSD

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by helping to raise awareness and money for veterans, first responders and others who experience post-traumatic stress disorder and mental illness. This year's ShamROCK …

‘Wilder Women’ steps it up in performances at Su Teatro

“Wilder Women” follows an earlier Stories on Stage show called “Wild Women!” It is coming to Su …
‘They stole him out of jail’

In May 1947 the courthouse in Greenville, South Carolina was the site for a trial that made national news …
Artistic outlets amid hardship for Denver area's homeless

Within a single week, dozens of regulars find their way to the 2300 block of Arapahoe and Curtis streets …

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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

Animal art brings sense of life to gallery

The Littleton Fine Arts Guild postponed its opening reception for the “Animals, Tame and Wild” …
Robert Rauschenberg show is coup for local arts scene

Works by major American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) will be exhibited at the Museum of …
Sensory- and memory-friendly events give opportunities for expression in the Denver area

The Barros family has difficulty finding programs they all can attend. “We try to take them to …
Annual Dragon Film Festival roars in return

Asia’s dynamic and varied cultures have histories and stories that go back thousands of years, …

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Sports

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Hockey player sticks to business

Personality-wise, Mason Hoehn is one of Valor Christian's quietest hockey players. However, on the ice he lets everybody know he means business. All that probably started when he convinced his mom to …

Area students earn free ride through caddying

Thirteen students from Colorado have been awarded the Evans Scholarship, a full housing and tuition …
Area wrestlers post strong showings at state

Cherokee Trail never had an individual state wrestling champion prior to the state wrestling tournament …
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Sophomore holds down captain role

Jaeton Hackley has a different role this season for the Douglas County boys basketball team. Hackley …

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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

Two classes possible for hockey

It still is a ways off and has to be approved by the CHSAA Legislative Council during its April …
Area swimmers stand out at state

Anna Shaw of Heritage and Sophia Bradac of Regis Jesuit won individual events, while Cherry Creek …
Cheer teams from Douglas County schools excel at nationals

Several Douglas County schools placed in their divisions at the 2020 UCA National High School …

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Guilty plea brings end to 40-year-old murder case

How Women Retire With Confidence

Schools keep fall break schedule despite test dates

Reporter Stories: Digging into The Farm, Westminster's Uplands Development

Parent University tries to untangle confusion

Castle Rock prepares for aging population

Explore Art and the Hope that Resides in Inmates in the Federal Prison System, March 12

North Star Academy receives school safety grant

Presidential primary ballots due by March 3

Wanted: home for towering wooden soldiers

Some Democrats fear fallout from Sanders atop ticket

ShamROCK Stampede benefits those with PTSD

‘Wilder Women’ steps it up in performances at Su Teatro

‘They stole him out of jail’

Artistic outlets amid hardship for Denver area's homeless

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

Animal art brings sense of life to gallery

Robert Rauschenberg show is coup for local arts scene

Sensory- and memory-friendly events give opportunities for expression in the Denver area

Annual Dragon Film Festival roars in return

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Hockey player sticks to business

Area students earn free ride through caddying

Area wrestlers post strong showings at state

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Sophomore holds down captain role

Inner Circle Foundation

Two classes possible for hockey

Area swimmers stand out at state

Cheer teams from Douglas County schools excel at nationals

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Competition — earning and learning our way to success

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What midsummer dreams may come at the Arvada Center

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