A deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been terminated from the agency following his arrest in the Town of Parker. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_971c6d43-1ded-40ca-9a66-4c51b4f47b37.html 

Five months after shots rang out at Evergreen High School, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation into the shooting is done. https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_25e64376-bf2e-4120-86e0-4905ce37a707.html 

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public in identifying and locating two suspects involved in the theft of a puppy from a Centennial pet store. Details: https://www.littletonindependent.net/news/article_ccb55c16-804f-4aa1-acf6-4b115ee94489.html 

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Arapahoe County is seeking input on its Arapago: Transit Connections Plan, which aims to make it easier to travel through the urban parts of the county. https://www.littletonindependent.net/englewood/article_1c2019c4-941d-442a-95e7-231662d5de42.html 

Those who use the ballfields at Salisbury Regional Park will notice a slight change to one of the fields later this year as the town takes part in a pilot program to evaluate water efficiency. Learn more: https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_5dce6e68-5825-4884-9562-8c4266b60fd4.html 

Every dog has their day, and golden retrievers’ is almost here. On Feb. 7, thousands of people and their pups will take over downtown Golden for the annual Goldens in Golden event. 🐕 https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_26038cfb-9876-4563-8255-d662bcde3daa.html 

South Metro Fire Rescue is warning people to stay off the frozen ponds and lakes. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_6608376d-859a-4232-8336-f3b295f82818.html 

Dozens of students from Arvada High School walked out of class on Jan. 29 to protest recent actions by the federal government. https://www.arvadapress.com/article_53227560-c361-4d00-9977-a60ac256ce62.html 

The appearance of Pride flags in a production of “Shrek the Musical” at Parker’s PACE Center has led to backlash following its opening weekend. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_6581ecec-e7a6-44b0-a3f2-6c16b244e8d1.html 

The Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement will team up this Super Bowl weekend to increase patrols over the Front Range. https://www.northglenn-thorntonsentinel.com/news/courts-crime/state-patrol-plans-dui-crackdown-on-super-bowl-weekend/article_c28a4291-2468-4af4-a96d-9c0ec178e162.html 

Furry, four-legged Englewoodsters have a new place to roam free and play, as the new Cushing Park Dog Park is officially open. https://www.littletonindependent.net/englewood/article_7b814b26-cff5-4677-b55e-a6d6e4e787be.html 

Jefferson County Public Library’s newest branch officially has a name: Deer Creek Library. Deer Creek Library is the district’s latest expansion, meant to serve the community in south Jefferson County. https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_e190ecc5-2c1b-4c0d-9f35-e8e4070d981c.html 

Over 100 Arvadans gathered in Olde Town on Jan. 25 to hold a vigil for Alex Pretti, who was killed by Border Patrol agents. Pretti's parents live in Arvada. https://www.arvadapress.com/article_a843ba6d-df37-4be8-a0e8-f4dc6a2e2280.html 

Aims Community College is offering free tax assistance through the Tax Help Colorado program, with e-filing beginning in February. https://www.thebrightonblade.com/news/aims-community-college-again-offering-tax-help-for-free/article_42169df5-826b-566e-9fa0-08df4047657a.html 

A big upgrade to Colorado’s DMV website will delay online transactions Feb. 13-17. Learn more: https://www.thebrightonblade.com/news/system-upgrade-taking-dmv-offline-in-february/article_7ce08697-a8d0-5dfe-bad2-db7d6ec50a48.html 

The Littleton Public Schools Board of Education has unanimously approved a $3.85 million settlement with the families of three students who were abused on an LPS bus. https://www.littletonindependent.net/news/article_4f8578ae-65fe-4e6a-905b-1f2c0a77496b.html 

The City of Arvada announced that it has abandoned plans to build a railroad underpass at the Union Pacific crossing at 72nd Avenue. The future of the bond project — which was approved by voters in 2018 — is uncertain. https://www.arvadapress.com/article_2e293426-f15d-4a7d-9865-ac4b46b72983.html 

Jefferson County Public Schools will eliminate 139 positions, including 50 filled jobs, as part of a plan to cut $45 million in spending to close a $60 million budget gap. https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_ee708bc1-2b47-4e7c-ac46-c527ff9025b8.html 

Numerous nonprofit organizations and partnering agencies involved in the Douglas County Community Care Network are coming together once again to bring forth the Winter 2026 Strive to Thrive event on Jan. 27.https://www.highlandsranchherald.com/news/article_28e21d64-70ce-4787-a0d5-6360e70ca022.html

The NFL is teaming up with the Red Cross to celebrate National Blood Donor Month this January. Everyone who donates between Jan. 1 and Jan. 25 will be entered in a giveaway for a trip to Super Bowl LX. https://www.denvernorthstar.com/news/article_138ef5b3-cfd7-4359-8fbb-bae0c3ea911a.html 

What started as a simple idea has turned into one of North Denver’s hottest comedy spots. Denver Comedy Underground celebrated its first anniversary on New Year’s Eve, embracing a year of laughs. https://www.denvernorthstar.com/article_a48fada5-1f63-4dbf-a266-7dc6dc868c6b.html 

With the goal of offering a more personalized and thoughtful approach to pediatric healthcare, a new primary care practice, Pinery Pediatrics, has opened its doors in Douglas County. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_c3c83264-8c4f-4414-96bc-1192b7a0ea63.html 

25-year-old Elvyn Ramos of Routt County was arrested Dec. 30 after local investigators determined the Oct. 24 car fire that closed westbound Interstate 70 was a hoax. https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_a525654c-26a7-4dff-9248-0ef8f577d5ee.html 

The Simla Community Action Committee and the Simla Family Thrift Store are gearing up for another year of giving back to their community and supporting those who need help the most. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_d4d6dbde-af98-4efc-8819-0bee9ed13f93.html 

A 35-year-old Highlands Ranch man has been arrested on multiple charges including sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. https://www.highlandsranchherald.com/news/article_81d062ee-bfb3-41ad-a816-8bccb7e47f0f.html 

The Arvada Library is getting a facelift. The library will close for construction on Wednesday, Jan. 7 and a temporary library located at the former home of the Arvada K-8 School will open on Saturday, Jan. 10. https://www.arvadapress.com/article_c3e60b6c-425d-4ecf-82e4-501b8608aba0.html 

Haley Jacobs, a ThunderRidge High School graduate, mixes western fashion with healthcare function with her business, Spurrin’ Scrubs. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_8c979fc6-3a7a-4c48-9c95-90c9ea948c81.html 

The Arapahoe Sertoma Club recently made a donation of $200,000 to the Craig Foundation, which will be used to invest in the hospital’s future as expansion plans are underway. Details: www.littletonindependent.net/englewood/ar...

The Colorado High School Activities Association has released the coaches preseason polls for girls and boys basketball in Class 1A through 6A. Get a breakdown of it here: www.jeffcotranscript.com/sports/artic...

Jefferson County is decking the halls and welcoming winter through a variety of events this time of the year. Click the link below to find some staff picks that will surely make for a merry and bright season! 🎄 www.jeffcotranscript.com/lifestyle-an...

Arvada breast cancer survivor Tina Somes didn’t let her diagnosis define her — instead, she turned her fight into fuel. Now, Somes is empowering others through the Colorado Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, the charity she founded after her own battle. www.arvadapress.com/article_e7a2...

Eagle’s Nest Ranch, a horse ministry in Elizabeth, will be collecting cards until Dec. 6 for their Christmas Cards for the Troops program. Click the link for details. www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/artic...

🎨 Art lovers are urged to visit “The Harvest of Our Imaginations,” November’s monthly art gallery exhibit of the Elbert County Artists Guild in the Elizabeth Section House on Main Street, curated by Jeff and Karen Kendig of Dancing Hawks Studio. Details: www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/artic...

Westminster’s Shannon Bird announces bid for 8th Congressional District Former Westminster City Councilor and current State Representative Shannon Bird announced Tuesday she is entering the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District. Bird hopes to unseat Republican incumbent Gabe Evans,…

The state of comedy in the suburbs: When Comedy Works owner Wende Curtis’ attorney first took her to the future site of her second club in Greenwood Village’s Landmark complex, she was lost. “My tiny world is downtown and Cherry Creek,” she said. “I had to follow him out there. I didn’t know where…

Westminster, other cities, suing the state over who has control over local land use issues Westminster and five other home rule cities are suing the state over new laws and actions the municipalities say ride roughshod over their ability to govern local land use issues. “We have to stand up,”…

Second Saturdays return to Arvada with a bang Olde Town Arvada’s summer concert series returned with aplomb, as Second Saturdays debuted this year with performances from local favorites Guerilla Fanfare, Jive Bomberz, May Be Fern and The Hip Snacks. This year’s festivities kicked off on May 10…

Out for a hike on Green Mountain? Keep an eye out for wildflowers and explosives It was a warm spring morning over a decade ago when Jim Bullecks headed out for a walk in William Fr. Hayden Park on Green Mountain. Bullecks had been involved with cleanup efforts on the sloping ridges of the open…

Woman badly hurt in roadway incident, police seek suspect A woman was listed in critical condition May 19 after falling or being pushed from a car and then being dragged along South Broadway near Quincy Avenue the day before, Englewood police reported. About 1 p.m. May 18, police were dispatched…

PRESS RELEASE: Old Testament Scholar Dr. Tremper Longman to Lead Shannon Preaching Lectureship at Denver Seminary, June 2-5. Denver Seminary is pleased to welcome Dr. Tremper Longman—renowned Old Testament scholar, professor, and author—as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Shannon Preaching…

Elbert County Marketplace returns to Elizabeth In the shade of numerous pine trees, the lively and eclectic Elbert County Marketplace in Elizabeth is back for the season. The market runs from April to December and features local farmers, artisans and other vendors. People selling everything from…

Blue Dolphin Swim School visits local schools to teach youngsters water safety With summer fast approaching, youngsters are clamoring for the chance to get back in the pool. Some of the littlest swimmers will do so with a bit more water safety knowledge than they had last year, as…

Letter: Charter plan doesn’t measure up On December 10, 2024, the “Kids First” majority members of the Douglas County School Board voted to release a proposed classical charter school, John Adams Academy (JAA), to the Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) rather than consider the application…

Adams Count hit by Sunday tornadoes, damaging structures damaged but no fatalities Adams County officials Monday morning began assessing the damage caused by high winds and tornadoes that blew through and around the county Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service reported Sunday that…

Town hall meeting planned for Thursday at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport   A “town hall” meeting for community members and users of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is scheduled for May 22 to ask questions about airport operations and the facility’s future growth. The meeting will be…

Red Rocks Elementary marks 70 years with time capsule celebration Students at Red Rocks Elementary in Morrison stood shoulder to shoulder on the blacktop May 16 and formed a giant “70” while a drone buzzed overhead, capturing the image from above. Students at Red Rocks Elementary form the number…

Golden baseball makes 4th consecutive trip to 4A state tournament The beat goes on for Golden baseball. The Demons won their fourth straight Class 4A regional title on Saturday to send Golden to its fourth consecutive 4A state tournament in Colorado Springs. Golden defeated Longmont and Pueblo…

Class 5A girls soccer title game set: Castle View vs. Fossil Ridge Elly Bowers was where she wanted to be in the shootout game during the Class 5A semifinal girls soccer game on May 15 at the University of Denver’s Ciber Field. Bowers was the sophomore goalkeeper for Castle View who was asked to…

Valor girls lacrosse rallies comeback to win program’s first state title It started with a major gut punch: 30 players losing their coach just a few weeks before the start of the season. It ended with those same 30 players storming the field at the University of Denver as Class 5A state champions.…