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Meet Evergreen High School’s new athletic director

To be in a small club of female athletic directors at Evergreen High School is a significant and historic milestone. But to hear Maddy Hornecker tell the story, it’s really not that big of a deal. more
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Valor Christian alum visits Kenya ahead of Princeton volleyball debut

Locals may know Erin McNair from her recent volleyball days at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch. As a four-year varsity starter for the Eagles, McNair was the captain of the 29-0, 5A state champion team in 2022.  more
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Lora Thomas sues fellow Douglas County commissioners

In the latest twist in an ongoing drama involving Douglas County governance, Commissioner Lora Thomas has filed a lawsuit against her colleagues. The suit seeks to recover the attorneys fees Thomas incurred as she defended herself from allegations that she created a hostile work environment and wrongfully distributed a government document. more
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Arvada basketball players compete in Slovenia, Italy

When a team from Arvada is selected to compete in Slovenia and Italy as part of an International Basketball Academy showcase, that’s amore. more
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Westminster City Council censures one of its own for name calling

Westminster City Councilors officially chastised one of their members Aug. 28, voting to censure Bruce Baker for calling City Manager Mark Freitag a liar at their June 24 meeting. “I want … more
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Gov. Jared Polis visits Idaho Springs to tout universal preschool

Gov. Jared Polis was in Idaho Springs to tout the launch of preschool across the state. more
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Amid Republican talk of cuts, top Democrat visits Brighton to talk about retirement programs

With talk of budget cuts swirling in Washington, the U.S. House's top Democrat swung through Brighton with a Colorado congresswoman to meet with seniors worried about the future of programs for the aged.  more
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Riverdale Ridge alum RJ Holliday sidelined at AU by fireworks injury

Just as the redshirt freshman defensive back was gearing up for his debut 2023 season, a firework exploded in his face during a Fourth of July celebration. more
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‘Straight to the animals’ - Soul Dog Rescue & Humane Society thrift store serves many communities

In a small orange building on South Broadway lies Soul Dog Rescue & Humane Society thrift store which has a big heart for serving animals and people in Englewood and other communities. more
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Cherry Creek’s Rymer rallies to fight cancer for himself, others

In 2021, Garrett Rymer was having a typical day for any teenager. He was riding his bicycle when he crashed and broke his right arm. He’d have to wear a cast and, when he returned for a checkup, although the bone had healed, he had a weakness in his arm that wouldn’t go away. more
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55-year-old Castle Rock pitcher finally gets shot at pro baseball

From all-state high school baseball pitcher to pro decades – yes, decades – later, Dan Clemens of Castle Rock is looking back in amazement. As generations have come and gone, at 55 years old, he’s still standing on the mound, which is exactly where he wants to be. more
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The 10 must-watch football teams along the Front Range this season

Ahead of the 2023-24 season, we spoke with schools and coaches as well as our cadre of sportswriters, photographers and freelancers to determine our 10 must-watch high school teams of the season. more
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UPDATE: Woman charged in Highlands Ranch shooting discovered dead in jail

A Highlands Ranch woman being held on a murder charge  was found dead in a Douglas County jail cell. more
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Dakota Ridge QB commits to Northern Colorado ahead of senior year

A Littleton quarterback is gearing up for his final season of high school football, but he has already decided which college he wants to play for despite the offers still coming his way. more
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Annual ‘Horizon Heroes’ game kicks off football season

It’s a tradition that cycles with the wheel of time: high school students trying to get the better of their predecessors, no matter the event or competition. more
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Denver Disruptors bicycle racers to roll through Commerce City

Can’t get enough professional sports teams in Colorado? Good. The National Cycling League has you covered. It's bringing an exciting, free professional bicycle race to the Front Range next month. more
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Centennial leaders zero in on pickleball noise amid moratorium

Amid a moratorium on pickleball, officials in Centennial are narrowing down ways to lessen the impacts of the sport's noise before giving the green light to game play near homes. … more
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Highlands Ranch Ice Cream Social turns 25

Nothing beats the summer heat like delicious frozen treats. Residents can delight in a variety of them while listening to live music and enjoying a summer afternoon in Civic Green Park on Aug. 2.  more
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Wine Walk in Parker canceled following alcohol complaint

Throughout the summer, many Parker residents look forward to Wine Walks. It means coming together for an evening of socializing and a little wine tasting. However, the Parker Chamber of Commerce has … more
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Why blind historian Peggy Chong tells the stories of the blind

It only takes an introduction and a few minutes of talking with historian Peggy Chong to learn something new. Chong, also known as The Blind History Lady... more
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