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18-year-old Wyoming man charged with six felonies against minor
A Wyoming man faces six charges related to sexual assault for an alleged July 7 incident at Pirates Cove Water Park in Englewood. When Englewood police officers responded to a…
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Man dies in Englewood library restroom
A man died on the evening of July 2 in the men’s restroom at the Englewood Public Library despite the use of Narcan, an antidote to opioid overdoses, in an attempt to revive him. Englewood police and Denver medics were called at 6:02 p.m. on a report of an unresponsive man in the restroom, according…
Homeless count reveals progress, challenges
Arapahoe County’s 2025 point-in-time (PIT) count, conducted in partnership with the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, reveals both progress and persistent challenges in the county’s effort to solve homelessness. While the 2025 count found an 11% increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness from 2024 — totaling 285 individuals in Arapahoe County outside Aurora city…
Arapahoe County seeking ‘I Voted’ sticker designs in biennial contest
Arapahoe County is once again inviting residents to show their civic pride through creativity with its biennial “I Voted” sticker design contest. What began in 2021 as a fun, community-driven initiative has grown into a celebrated tradition showcasing local talent and encouraging voter engagement. “Every other year, we hold a contest to design ‘I Voted’…
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…
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…
Sports
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 fundraising event will use proceeds to benefit and enhance experiences for Colorado students through the Foundation for the Colorado High School Student Activities Association. Tee…
Sports medicine symposium welcomes aspiring athletic trainers
Future sports doctors, athletes and trainers should get some insights into their careers July 28 at the Colorado High School Activities Association’s symposium at the DCSD Legacy Campus in Parker. It’s the fourth such event, and features 10 speakers from across the sports science spectrum, tackling issues like concussions, nutrition for young athletes, preventive strategies…
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Castle Rock concert series returns for summer
Castle Rock’s annual Summer Concert Series is back in full swing, drawing crowds to Philip S. Miller Park with a lineup that covers everything from chart-toppers to local favorites. This year’s series features national acts like Sugar Ray and Gavin DeGraw, alongside…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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: Medication plan is bad idea
I’m fortunate to be in generally good health, but like many others, I rely on maintenance medications to keep it…
Letter: How was the City Ditch dug?
Your reporter Isabel Guzman did a very good job of describing the issues surrounding the City of Englewood’s project for…
Letter: Frank the Pizza King is treasure
I have known the Krascek family since about 1964. Frank sponsored an Old Timers baseball team playing at Denny Miller…
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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