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Unfruitful: A lack of grocery stores, bad health outcomes and possible solutions

Michael Medina is a worker bee. “I can’t rest when there’s tomato plants that need pruning,” he said of the garden he helps care for. It’s where he lives in … more
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Douglas, Elbert counties to receive assistance from Federal Emergency Management Agency

President Joe Biden issued a disaster declaration for the State of Colorado on Aug. 25 to provide funding to several counties for their efforts to make repairs in their communities.  more
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Goldenite Corner: Golden High School alumna celebrates 100th birthday

Rosaline Smith née Bettinger celebrated her 100th birthday Aug. 26 at The Rock Rest Lodge, with more than 150 family members and friends in attendance. 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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Not horsing around: Members of the Westernaires are all business when it comes to horses, performing

Modern times meet the Wild West thanks to the Westernaires. more
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Douglas County Commissioners Teal, Laydon remove Commissioner Thomas from more outside boards

Two of Douglas County’s elected leaders have again voted to remove the third commissioner from outside boards that oversee organizations in the community less than a week after they voted to censure — or formally disapprove — of her. more
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Highlands Ranch Senior Center celebrating Healthy Aging and Senior Center Month

Throughout September, the Highlands Ranch Senior Center will be celebrating Healthy Aging and National Senior Center Month by expanding their fall programs. more
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Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigating apparent hate crime

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Metro Denver Crime Stoppers need the public’s assistance in identifying an individual that can be seen on camera spray painting derogatory language … 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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Wine Walk event in Parker shut down indefinitely by state

Parker Wine Walks have been shut down indefinitely by the State of Colorado after a complaint was filed with the state Liquor Enforcement Division and the state investigated whether the event was compliant with the law.  more
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Little Free Library boxes around Elizabeth area boost reading

While it may seem obvious that reading to and with children is important, just how significant it is can be easily overlooked. Research has shown that 20 minutes of reading a day exposes the reader to a vast quantity of words and has several noteworthy benefits. more
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Elizabeth restaurateur charts new path after loss

Bettijo Laverne Hutchinson, better known as BJ, is not an imposing person. She is petite and her brown eyes are full of kindness and empathy. Even so, you can tell she is full of tenacity, grit and … more
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Despite protests, 2023 Douglas County PrideFest puts on a 'G-rated' show

Douglas County PrideFest, which has been targeted by attempts to cancel or restrict the event for the past several months, welcomed an estimated 2,000 attendees to the all-day event on Aug. 26 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. more
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Musicians gather to play Celtic music in Littleton, surrounding areas

In a crowded tavern in Downtown Littleton on a Thursday night, 10 musicians gather around a table with their penny whistles, fiddles, guitars and drums and listen intently to each other to create the sounds of Celtic tunes. more
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Douglas County school board candidates Jones, Page and Sumnicht form Best DCSD slate

Three candidates for the Douglas County Board of Education announced they are running together on a slate called Best DCSD. Andy Jones, Jason Page and Maria Sumnicht formed the Best DCSD slate … more
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‘The tie dye lady’ — Englewood business owner offers a place of peace inclusivity, love

An explosion of tie dye greets people when they enter the Peace Place, a small business owned by resident Katie DeGroot who strives to make her shop quintessentially her own by filling it with love, inclusivity and local art. more
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New Douglas County library officially opens in Castle Rock

Douglas County Libraries celebrated the opening of the new Castle Rock Library with hundreds of patrons exploring the new 62,000 square foot building on Aug. 26. Every section of the new library … more
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Parker Police Officer, Jonathan Warn, becomes US citizen

Over a two-month period, Officer Jonathan Warn experienced two life changing moments as he was sworn into the Parker Police Department and became a US citizen.  Born in Plymouth, England, … more
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Museum commemorates Golden High School's 150th anniversary with new exhibit

For visitors, Golden History Museum’s new exhibit is simply a look at the local high school’s 150-year history. more
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