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Race for the Brighton City Council begins August 5
Seats for four City Councilors and the Mayor are all up for grabs in November’s election as the race to fill those seats kicks off. Terms for Mayor Greg Mills…
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Colorado sues Trump administration over $80M freeze in school funding
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit in coordination with more than 20 other states Monday against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully freezing approximately $80 million in federal education funding intended for Colorado schools. The freeze, announced June 30 by the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Department of Education,…
Thornton officially backs Westminster and other cities in their lawsuit against the state, Polis
The City of Thornton this week sent a clear message of support to six home rule cities suing the State of Colorado and Gov. Jared Polis for overstepping onto local land use policies. Westminster is one of the cities that is part of the lawsuit. The six cities claim that two bills passed in the…
Historian seeks to understand the source of Brighton’s name
Historians know that Daniel F. Carmichael filed the first official plat for what would become known as Brighton, Colorado on Feb. 16, 1881. Most agree that he was responsible for picking that name. History Detective Robin Kring said the big question is why he picked that name. “One of the tales you’ll hear is that…
Will Pierce’s mission to transform 27J Schools
On a sunny summer afternoon in Brighton, Will Pierce leaned back in his chair and began speaking about the district he leads with an easy smile and a clear sense of purpose. “I think we might be the district that can actually do this thing,” he said. Pierce is referring to the ambitious and systemic…
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…
Credit card skimmer found in Fort Lupton 7-Eleven
Patrol officers discovered a credit card skimmer at the 7-Eleven store on 14th Street in Fort Lupton on July 7. The skimmer was found inside the store, placed on a terminal, and could have collected swipe transactions and PINs, according to officials. They are investigating whether the skimmer captures data from the chip or TAP.…
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Fourth of July reminds Rockies fans baseball is more than winning
To cap an extravagant Fourth of July weekend on the diamond, the Colorado Rockies went all out to celebrate local veterans and military members with a parade on July 6. It was the finale of a packed weekend of promotions, including back-to-back fireworks shows following the first two games against the Chicago White Sox on…
Former Frederick football player named Weld Central football coach
In the world of former Frederick High School football player Travis Letkomiller, it’s been a natural progression for his football journey. It started with the game itself. “I have always had a true love for football, and I wanted to coach with my brother, Nick,” Letkomiller said. “We started with a group of first-graders from…
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Sparrow Street films a new second movie
After their COVID-inspired nightmare film “Sparrow Street” made a splash around the country and the world, Brighton-based filmmakers Sparrow Street Films are back with their second horror-themed feature film. Sparrow Street Films hosted a private screening with family and friends of their second film, “The Silicant,” on June 17 at Denver’s Bug Theater. Justice Cole, executive…
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 a range of activities to celebrate the start of the season — find something…
Reunion author publishes her father’s sermons as an homage
When Reunion-based author Andrea Lende wanted to honor her father, the Rev. Dr. Richard J. Einerson, his words were what came to mind – specifically, ten sermons he wrote recently. “My dad was a pastor for many years. He’s 89 and turns 90 in July. Recently, he sent me about 10 sermons he wrote during…
Brighton Summer Festival Rockin’
The Brighton Summer Fest at Carmichael Park on June 9 was a lovely, hot day filled with live music, vendors, food trucks, and fun activities for kids. This year, the festival featured the Colorado Military Historical Group, a group of Word War II re-enactors from throughout Colorado and Wyoming. “We have members as far north…
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 communications director, in a provided statement. “Each event creates a sense of belonging 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 Film strives to ensure the works made by these creative voices are seen. “We…
Columns & Opinion
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…
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…
Carlos Barron: Beware bad apples in metro districts
Elections matter! On May 6th, Coloradans in metro districts, and other special districts, will have the opportunity to vote for…
Clarke Reader: Fall in Love ’Once’ Again in Littleton
Sometimes the most powerful love stories are the least complicated. You don’t need a lot of games and obstacles—just two…
Letters
Letter to the Editor:Evans must protect benefits for children
Evans must protect benefits for children As a pediatrician in the Thornton area, I am calling on our representative, Gabe…
Letter to the Editor:Colorado needs strong food protection
Colorado needs strong food protection Arriving in Colorado, I quickly noticed its proud history of standing up for animals, public…
Letter to the Editor: Two are invaluable for North Metro Fire Rescue District
As a citizen of the North Metro Fire Rescue District (NMFRD), I am writing to express support for two current…
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…
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