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A giant check heralded the arrival of more than half a million dollars in federal funding for Douglas County’s efforts to support the public’s mental health.
One of Centennial Water and Sanitation District’s biggest users cut its outdoor irrigation usage almost in half over a two-year period by updating sprinkler systems and implementing …
The parents of Kendrick Castillo, the student killed in the 2019 STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting, plan to turn down a $387,000 settlement from the school in favor of releasing more information …
There are some 20th century plays that are simply synonymous with the theater. And right at the top of that list is Thornton Wilder’s immortal story of small-town life and love, “Our Town.” …
There’s nothing wrong with taking a new approach to a beloved event — that’s how new perspectives and stories get added to familiar ones. In his second year as general manager of the JCC Mizel …
The Original Evergreen Farmers’ Market Where: Church of the Cross – 28253 Meadow Drive, Evergreen
AURORA -- Callie Kryder said the people who attended a celebration of life service for her late father, former Colorado High School Activities assistant commissioner Bert Borgmann, knew him for …
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End of COVID emergency to usher in health system change

The Biden administration’s decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency in May will institute sweeping changes across the health care system that go far beyond many people having to pay …

Bennet raises concerns about what chatbots say to kids

Generative Artificial Intelligence, like Chat GPT, may be able to write an episode of South Park or ace the LSAT, but Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is concerned about what these chatbots might be …

DAs balk at raising prosecution age from 10 to 13

Colorado lawmakers will consider a proposal again this year to raise the age that children can face criminal charges, from 10 to 13 years old. Legislation introduced at the state Capitol in March is …

Coloradans could get up to $2.5 billion in tax refunds

Coloradans will receive more than $2.5 billion in tax refunds from the state as long as there isn’t a recession, according to two quarterly economic and tax revenue forecasts presented this month …

Engineer tells Nebraska Colorado has right to South Platte River flow

Colorado’s state water engineer has a message for the Nebraska officials doubling down on their commitment to a $567 million canal across the border:  You can build it, but the water may not …

Spirituality with an artistic twist at Douglas County Fairgrounds

The Centers for Spiritual Living in Parker will be hosting the second annual Holistic Expo and Creative Market, On April 15-16, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock.

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Just three months into the year and it’s already a busy one for Douglas County and Colorado. Between the legislative session, increasing costs of living, continuing conversations on growth and …

Students to take computer-based SAT next year

Colorado high school students will continue to take the SAT and PSAT as the state’s way of measuring school and district academic performance, but they’ll switch to the computerized version in …
Culture Stories

Metro-area arcade bars build local gaming communities

After more than 20 years of collecting pinball machines, Dan Nikolich’s basement had run out of space to store them all. So Nikolich opened the Colorado Pinball Pub in Littleton to share his collection.

Bringing Music to Life returns for 13th year

Anyone who has seen a child fall in love with music knows the lasting impact the art can have on a life. But if children never have access to those instruments, all the love of music in the world …

Make-A-Wish Colorado alumni, volunteers celebrate its 40th anniversary

Make-A-Wish Colorado celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and is hosting an anniversary celebration and fundraiser in April in Denver. Since it started, the organization has granted more than 6,000 wishes for children with critical illnesses as a way of giving them hope and something to look forward to during their treatment.

Stewards of improving aquatic life

When walking the path next to the South Platte River, you don't think about how the environment impacts the microspecies and fish in the water. Metro Water Recovery scientists, through testing, …
Life

CSO principal cellist plays in Englewood

Englewood Arts presented Colorado Symphony Principal Cellist Seoyoen Min on March 18 in another of its excellent Saturday matinee series concerts at Hampden Hall. She was accompanied by pianist …

‘Carousel’ wrapping up its run

Rodgers and Hart’s “Carousel” is presented by Performance Now Theater Company through April 2 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 …

Native American Short Play Festival coming

After a three-year postponement, the Encore Players at Littleton United Methodist Church will sponsor a Native American Short Play Festival, produced by a new organization, Celebration of Native Arts …

‘Great Outdoors’ runs through April

Great Outdoors” is the title for the new exhibit at the Depot Art Center, 2069 W. Powers Ave., downtown Littleton, lasting until April 30. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Free …

Story collection provides material for show

Denver Noir,” a collection of crime stories by 14 local writers, edited by Cynthia Swanson, provides material for actors Betty Hart, Rodney Lizcano and Anne Penner to read from in the “Stories on …

Artists interpreted the American West

“Near East to Far West: Fictions of French and American Colonialism” is open in the Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum through May 29 and is filled with stories, color and historic …
Arts, Culture, Music

‘In the Trenches’ looks at parenting

Kristina and Graham Fuller first presented their new musical, “In the Trenches: A Parenting Musical” as part of the fall JAAMM Festival at the Mizel Arts and Cultural Center in Denver — …

Northglenn celebrates Betty grace Gibson

For the late Betty grace Gibson, being a self-taught artist didn’t mean never taking an art class or workshop. As her daughter, Linda Drumm, recalls, being self-taught meant was taking things she …

A musical reflection of 2022

I don’t know about y’all, but I’m extremely glad this year is over. 2022 may well go down as the most challenging of my life, and since we’re still living through the aftershocks of a global …

‘Entanglements’ with nature

Metropolitan State University’s Center for Visual Arts starts off a new year with “Entanglements,” a new lens-based exhibit of works by 11 national and international artists, which will run …

‘Spamalot’ parodies King Arthur’s realm

King Arthur’s court opens with giggles as Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, unwraps its gift to holiday audiences with “Spamalot.” Performances run through Dec. 11: Friday/Saturday at …
Obituaries
SPORTS
SPORTS

Lutheran comes up short in Final Four

With the final seconds dripping away in the Lutheran boys basketball team’s Final Four game March 9, the Lions found themselves in a very familiar spot. Six days prior, in their Elite 8 game …

Warriors defeat Arvada for Colorado Cup title in 10U division

The Colorado Hockey Association held multiple tournaments over the weekend as the youth hockey season winded down. Playing in the Colorado Cup competition included the Arapahoe Warriors Yellow in the 10-and-under division.

Shongolo, former ACHS athlete, giving back to area

Former Adams City High School athlete Liban Shongolo had a pretty good prep career. In 2017, he played quarterback for the Eagles, threw for more than 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns. In 2018, Shongolo …

Ranch girls’ season ends in Great 8

When the Highlands Ranch and Grandview girls basketball teams got together for a nonleague game back in early January, Sienna Betts could only watch from the sideline in a walking boot as Ranch …

Valor girls, RC boys stall short of Final Four

Being one of the top seeds in the Great 8 doesn’t necessarily assure a passage into the Final Four. Take the Valor Christian girls team and the boys squad from Rock Canyon for example. Arapahoe, …

Lutheran wins in OT to advance to Final Four

With time running out on the Lutheran boys basketball team’s season, Kade Speckman corralled the ball, spun and banked it home — twice — to keep the Lions’ year and state-championship hopes …

Arapahoe girls outlast ThunderRidge

It was a game of scoring droughts but ThunderRidge’s was really costly. The Arapahoe girls notched a 38-29 victory over the Grizzlies in a Sweet 16 playoff game on Feb. 24. ThunderRidge went close …
VOICES
VOICES

Column: Skin care for spring and summer

Students and families in the Pikes Peak region are gearing up for spring break later this month. Whether it’s a sandy beach or the snowy slopes, there are several skin care tips to keep in mind. …

From the Editor: Lawmakers shouldn't be governing solely on emotion

As I read through the bills making their way through the state legislature, I am concerned. A meeting I had with a state official helped me put into words how I feel about the legislative process …

Letter - William will drag GOP down

William will drag GOP down Some Colorado GOP insiders and opinion writers bemoan the election of far-right, conspiracy theorist and election denier Dave Williams to head the Colorado GOP, and want …

Letter - Loved the headline

Love the headline Your headline in the Lone Tree Voice for the week of March 23...”Laydon, Thomas attempt civility”...was a journalistic gem! Editors of a major newspaper would be envious of your …

Column: Adding value through relatable life experiences

Robin was one of the newest and youngest members of the team attending the training session. As the facilitator shared ideas, strategies and tactics for dealing with the various situations that the …
Columnists
Column: Presentation to spotlight ageism
Ageism is all around us: in the workplace, in commercials, movies and TV shows we watch, in the cards we buy, the products marketed to us and yes, even in the language we speak. Has anyone ever said …
Marshall Response: Only roadkill is middle of the road
“I don't fear losing, but winning.” I spoke those words when accepting the Democratic nomination for House District 43 (Highlands Ranch). I expected to win. (Why run to lose?) But I knew when I …
Column: Vulnerable and transparent, and the courage to be both
The team building event was held at Top Golf. The vice president of sales was reluctant to have the meeting there as he had never played golf and didn’t want to embarrass himself. His team …
From the Editor: Support for SROs
Over the last few years, the idea of defunding the police was tied to the idea that we would have better outcomes with depleted law enforcement resources. While I am continually in support of more …
From the Editor: Small gestures are big
I recently took my children to an event created by a mom and employee of a local school district. I only found out about the monthly gathering hosted in my community by chance at a birthday party. …
Column: Mindset is crucial when planning
Investors have been on the stock market and interest rate roller coaster so long they may feel as though they have gone mad. Planning around continued volatility is a challenge unless you are …
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