TOP STORY
‘Airport Fire’ in Douglas County determined to be caused by train activity
The cause of the brush fire that burned more than 130 acres along Highway 85 near Louviers on July 13 – being called the “Airport Fire” – has been determined…
Your community Headlines
Sign up for our newsletters
All the news from your community, directly to your inbox.
More Local News
Elizabeth Celtic Festival returns July 19-20
The annual Elizabeth Celtic Festival will bring its celebration of Irish, Welsh and Scottish culture to Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. The two-day event features music, dance, artisans, bagpipes (of course!), Scottish athletic events, food, a Children’s Glen and children’s parade, pubs, whiskey tasting and more. Many…
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…
Castle Rock toy store just got bigger
Sometimes, all a kid needs is a simple toy. And getting to walk into a store full of them — rather than clicking through an online catalog — is a timeless kind of magic. At Castle Toys in downtown Castle Rock, music plays and stomp rockets fly. Children and adults alike are encouraged to play,…
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 the…
Construction of Lone Tree’s mobility hub to cause traffic impacts
In a statewide effort to emphasize multimodal options and expand connectivity across the state, Lone Tree is among the latest to establish a mobility hub, making it the fifth hub along the Interstate 25 Corridor. Mobility hubs are transportation centers that aim to provide high-quality transportation infrastructure, including real-time passenger information and opportunities to create…
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…
High school basketball: New rules in play for 2025-26 season
We’re still a year away from Colorado adopting a shot clock for high school basketball. The rule kicks in for the 2026-27 season, with a 35-second timer for all classifications. However, some changes are coming ahead of the 2025-26 season also. The National Federation of High Schools adopted new rules and procedures for the coming…
News from the Region
NORTH
SOUTH
Arts & Culture
Clarke Reader: A Collection of Summer Artistic Activities
Summer is officially here, which means Colorado truly shows itself as a place with cultural options for every interest and activity. The days are lovely and long, so you’ll want to take advantage of all there is on offer. I’ve gathered…
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…
Clarke Reader:Arvada Center Hosts a Range of Pride Events
June is Pride Month and the Arvada Center is going big with three events that celebrate LGBTQ+ communities all over the state. “We’re excited to invite the community to celebrate Pride with these three unique events this June,” said Sarah Kolb, marketing and…
Clarke Reader:DFF Women+Film Festival highlights power of story
Ever since the development of film as an artistic medium, women have been some of its most dynamic storytellers, both in front of and behind the camera. They’ve often been denied the recognition they deserve, but with its annual Women+Film Festival, Denver…
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…
Clarke Reader: Can You Solve The Disappearance of Thomas Riha?
Many people think of museums as places that have all the answers, but that’s not always the case. And sometimes that makes for a more intriguing story. Such is the case for the latest exhibition at the History Colorado Center, The Disappearance of…
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
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…
Special Sections
