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Foundation Golf Tournament to benefit Colorado students
Arrowhead Golf Course in Littleton will host a golf tournament at the end of the month to cap the All-Schools Summit put on each year by CHSAA. The July 29…
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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,…
$3M federal funding freeze threatens Jeffco student services
Thousands of Jeffco students could lose access to language support, counseling and community-based services this school year after the U.S. Department of Education froze key federal funding streams with little warning. The decision puts approximately $3 million in planned programming at risk, district leaders said. Superintendent Tracy Dorland and the Jefferson County school board called…
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…
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…
Bill Christopher: Polis’ bridge proposal may join the pile of bad ideas
It’s called “Colorado’s birthday bridge,” which Governor Polis has been promoting in conjunction with celebrating Colorado’s 150th birthday. It would be a winding pedestrian bridge “featuring artwork throughout the pedestrian experience, highlighting the “diverse stories and values of Colorado,” according to the Denver Gazette. The bridge would be between the west side of the state…
Sports
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,…
Colorado Alpenglow players named inaugural WUL All-Stars
For the first time, an All-Star showdown is set between the Western Ultimate League and the Premier Ultimate League during the 2025 United Frisbee Association Championship weekend. Three Colorado Alpenglow players are making the trip to Madison, Wisconsin, on Aug.…
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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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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: Enough toxic empathy
In a recent city council meeting the police chief asked for the ability to enforce the law when people refuse…
Letter to the Editor: Home heating tax credits worth saving
My family recently replaced our aging furnace and air conditioner with a cold-weather heat pump system because we wanted an…
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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