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Four Front Range power utilities cooperate to improve electricity service
Four Front Range electrical utilities — Colorado Springs Utilities, CORE Electric Cooperative, Platte River Power Authority, and United Power — are teaming up in an effort to modernize in-state electricity…
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Jesús David Muñoz usa la danza para reivindicar la identidad latina y desafiar la eliminación cultural
Jesús David Muñoz, artista de danza y percusionista latinx, cuya obra conecta tradiciones indígenas, mexicanas y cubanas con formas dancísticas eurocéntricas como el…
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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,…
Adams County man convicted of first-degree murder in 2016 Dollar Store stabbing
A 51-year-old man faces a sentence of mandatory life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted Thursday of first-degree murder for a fatal 2016 stabbing inside a Dollar Store in Adams County. Jurors convicted Anthony Dennis Grayson after a four-day trial in Adams County District Court. Grayson will be sentenced on July…
Thornton officer cleared in the fatal October 2024 shooting of resident
A Thornton Police Officer will not face criminal charges for his role in the shooting death of William Skells who was found dead in a residence at 16024 Columbine St. on Oct. 9, 2024. An autopsy by the Adams County Coroner determined that Skells died from a single gunshot wound to his abdomen from a…
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…
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…
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…
Commerce City’s Buffalo Run golf course teaches the game to military veterans
Dan Medina faced plenty of dire situations in his former role as a United States Navy technician who routinely rendered harmless deadly underwater explosives. Thus, his attempt to sink a 20-foot putt under the sun-drenched sky at Commerce City’s Buffalo Run Golf Course last week appeared pretty drama-free. Medina – an Explosive Ordinance Disposal expert…
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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…
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: Head to Evergreen for an Arts Celebration
There are few better ways to spend a summer day in Colorado than in the mountains, and if you can pair this with some wonderful cultural activities, how can you go wrong? That’s what makes the Evergreen Mountain Art Celebration such a great event, and it’s even bigger and better in its 8th year. The event is from…
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…
Northglenn Arts hosts a celebration of Juneteenth on June 19
Miss Black Colorado, an eclectic mix of jazz, soul and gospel and Adams County’s Poet Laureate will highlight Northglenn’s Juneteenth celebration at 5 p.m. June 19 at 5 p.m. on the city’s Festival Lawn. Northglenn Arts is hosting Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration, a free outdoor event celebrating Black freedom and creativity through live performances, community…
Columns & Opinion
Wishing you all a happy Fourth of July
Celebrating the freedoms that we Americans normally enjoy is just around the corner. Taking the time to contemplate and fully…
Bill Christopher: Fire department, streets tax poll gets green light
Westminster City Council has given the go-ahead to produce and distribute a polling survey on a trimmed-down Fire Department improvements…
Bill Christopher: Polls for Fire Department, road repairs on the horizon
Westminster City Council took the first step on June 9 to have a polling document prepared to be used by…
Bill Christopher: Feedback on proposed new roadway improvement fee is needed
Westminster has known for some time that it has fallen short on generating sufficient annual revenue to maintain its streets…
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
‘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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