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South Metro Fire Rescue talks future budget shortfall, potential ballot measure
South Metro Fire Rescue has stated that it is facing a budget shortfall in 2026, so the board of directors is seeking the public’s input on whether to cut services…
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Lone Tree city manager elected president of the Colorado Municipal League’s executive board
Seth Hoffman, the City of Lone Tree’s city manager, has been elected to serve as president of the Colorado Municipal League’s executive board. “Being elected president gives me the chance to highlight the exciting things happening in Lone Tree,” Hoffman said. Established in the early 1920s, the Colorado Municipal League is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization…
Parker’s PACE Center celebrates 15 years with new acts, events slated for upcoming season
In the past 15 years, residents in and around Parker have come to know the Parker Arts and Cultural Event Center – the PACE Center – as a hub for entertainment. Before the PACE center was built, residents were accustomed to having to go to downtown Denver for exciting entertainment, but today, those same quality…
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to teach kids bike and safety skills
As kids grab their scooters and bikes to embark on summertime adventures, bike instructors with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office are providing an opportunity for youth to not only improve their biking skills, but gain a better understanding of the rules of the road. The sheriff’s office has partnered with the Douglas County School District…
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PRESS RELEASE: America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission Invites Coloradans to Unite as Countdown to 2026 Begins
DENVER, Colo. (July 1, 2025) — The America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission recognizes this Fourth of July as the start of the one-year countdown to the national commemoration of…
Sports
Ice hockey: New rule in place for pucks, crossbars and goal frames
Three new rules will be in play when the 2025-2026 ice hockey season begins in Colorado. The puck is unplayable if it comes to rest on top of the goal between the crossbar and the goal frame. According to the National Federation of High Schools’ web page, the rule also clarifies the rules for pucks…
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Clarke Reader: Summer Theater Rocks at PACE Center
There are some musicals that are just made for the summer, and “Rock of Ages” certainly falls into that category. The show not only captures some of that wild freedom of the best summer days, but also is full of quintessential 80s songs. “The show is all about bigger and better. It embraces the big hair of…
Clarke Reader: ARTSWEEK GOLDEN Highlights Community Importance
Summer is the perfect time to get out and about and enjoy beautiful public spaces, and if you can add some artistic touches to the mix, so much the better. That’s just what visitors can do as part of the Foothills Art Center’s annual ARTSWEEK GOLDEN, which runs from Monday, June 16 through Sunday, June 22…
Defining art in Lone Tree: survey asks residents about public art
Whether it is a painted mural on the pedestrian bridge wall, musical performances at the Lone Tree Arts Center or the tall dancing sculpture on Commons Street, art has always been a part of the City of Lone Tree’s growth over the past 30 years. In addition to amplifying the city’s beauty, the city is…
Clarke Reader: The Music of Johnny Cash Comes to Miners Alley
There aren’t a lot of things people can agree on these days, but I think one thing we all can share a love of is Johnny Cash. Over the years, I’ve seen the “God Bless Johnny Cash” bumper sticker on pretty much every kind of car there is. With that in mind, who better to…
Columns & Opinion
Michael Norton: Halftime adjustments
In sports, halftime is more than a breather; it’s a recalibration. It’s a chance for coaches and players to analyze…
Patricia Kummer: Midyear economics
We are halfway through summer already and economic uncertainty remains prevalent this year for consumers, taxpayers and investors. Consumers are…
Michael Norton: Halftime adjustments
In sports, halftime is more than a breather; it’s a recalibration. It’s a chance for coaches and players to analyze…
Michael Norton: It’s your move
When the lights are the brightest, the stakes are the highest, and all eyes are watching, those who rise to…
Letters
Letter: Demand justice for Jalin Seabron
On February 8, 2025, Jalin Seabron was not a threat. He was a young Black man turning 23, excited to…
Letter: Recognition for gun owners
I read the letter about the lack of Pride displays in Douglas County libraries with interest. I can see that…
Letter: All are welcome at Douglas County Libraries
Douglas County Libraries’ commitment, at the guidance of our citizen-governed board and in keeping with a long tradition of public…
Local LIFE
‘Come for the dogs’ – Denver pets are more than pals, they’re business partners
In Denver’s bustling neighborhoods, it’s not uncommon to find a shop cat curled up by the register or an excited dog greeting customers at the door. Across the city, small businesses are embracing their four-legged companions, not just as pets, but as part of the store experience. At Crystal Castle Beads, located at 2240 S.…
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