Your source for local news in Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Friday, August 23, 2019

Stories

Featured Most recent Most commented

937 results total, viewing 1 - 20

Douglas County School District seeks ouster of charter with armed staff

A Douglas County charter school that allows staff to carry firearms on campus has been asked to leave the Douglas County School District and is negotiating an agreement to transfer its charter to the … more

Jessica Gibbs
jgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 8/23/19 07:35 AM

Mental health added to coaches’ mission

Colorado High School Activities Association commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green called it a very bold stance. The CHSAA Board of Directors in June approved a Mental Health Initiative that mandates all … more

Column by Jim Benton | 8/22/19 12:35 PM

Bennet hopes voters are ready for steady

Michael Bennet was about as fired up as he ever gets at the Iowa State Fair's Political Soapbox, railing against Bernie Sanders' health care plan — but politely. “I respect him because he tells … more

ALEXANDRA JAFFE
Associated Press | 8/22/19 09:14 AM

Meet Bobby LeFebre, state’s new poet laureate

For 100 years, Colorado has honored the power and connective potential of poetry, beginning when Gov. Oliver Shoup appointed Alice Polk Hill to the role of poet laureate in 1919. In that century … more

Column by Clarke Reader | 8/21/19 03:32 PM

What's this?

Sponsored

Inner Circle Foundation

Inspiring hope and courage for those affected by rare or aggressive cancers. We provide a network of resources and ongoing support for fighters, survivors and caregivers during and after … View more Post your news

Editorial Cartoon for Aug. 22

8/21/19 02:49 PM

Douglas County School District will apply for security funds

Douglas County School District Superintendent Thomas Tucker says the district will apply for a portion of $10 million in school safety funds being offered to local schools by the county. Tucker and … more

Jessica Gibbs
jgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 8/21/19 09:11 AM

Joystick jockeys not just fooling around in the Denver area

n esports or competitive video game player is like a Formula 1 driver, says James Love. He says every reaction in the two sports demands intense, unbroken focus, and adds that esports athletes … more

Joseph Rios
jrios@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 8/21/19 08:53 AM

Letter to the editor: Take deal off table

Take deal off table If I were a billionaire (and you don’t know that I’m not) I too would make the same decision as our Douglas County commissioners and donate my $10 million to the school … more

8/21/19 08:53 AM

What's this?

Sponsored

TAVR – A less invasive treatment for Aortic Stenosis

In one year, a person’s aortic valve opens and closes more than 30 million times, as the heart beats 60 times per minute. Dr. Lee MacDonald of South Denver Cardiology in Littleton, said the heart … View more Post your news

Managing the game clock for greater success

Is it our time management skills that need a little work, or is the enemy time compression? “Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week” — Anonymous How true. And we all know what the … more

Column by Michael Norton | 8/21/19 08:50 AM

Classic funk rockers coming to outdoor show

War, a longtime funk rock band, will perform at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Founding member/frontman Lonnie Jordan will be performing with the band. … more

Column by Sonya Ellingboe | 8/21/19 08:50 AM

Memories of overseas study come to life in gallery show

Itchy feet are a fairly immediate result of a visit to Colorado Gallery of the Arts’ newest exhibit: “A Tour of Italy,” created by the most recent group to participate in Arapahoe Community … more

Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 8/21/19 08:50 AM

Views from an expert in the laughingstock market

I could give a two-day seminar on the No. 2 pencil, but I couldn’t have an intelligent two-minute conversation about the stock market. Those words — “stock market” — have intimidated me … more

Column by Craig Marshall Smith | 8/21/19 08:49 AM

What's this?

Sponsored

Prosperion Financial - When life throws curve balls Financial Planners can add value

I want to tell you a story about a friend who had an exceptionally rough year. We’ll call her Susie. I’ve known Susie since college. She’s one of those people you meet the first time and know … View more Post your news

Do your part to define south metro community

As chairman of the South Metro Denver Chamber Board of Directors, I’d like to thank everyone who’s shared thoughts and ideas with me over the years. It is apparent many have a deep appreciation … more

Guest column by Andrew Graham | 8/21/19 08:48 AM

Disc golf takes full flight in Denver metro area

Chris Ball is a Grammy-nominated songwriter who has composed music for many television shows and toured for seven years as a musician with the rock band Firefall. The 53-year-old Highlands Ranch … more

Jim Benton
jbenton@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com | 8/20/19 02:41 PM

Colorado task force looks to reform behavioral health system

A new task force created by Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Department of Human Services Director Michelle Barnes is setting out to examine the state's behavioral health system with the overarching … more

Jessica Gibbs
jgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 8/20/19 11:48 AM

Walking so that 'everyone has a chance to be a survivor'

Colleen Schwarz, of Franktown, was surprised when she was diagnosed with cancer 11 years ago. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2008. Two years later, her son, Ryan, was diagnosed with skin … more

Nick Puckett
npuckett@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 8/20/19 09:47 AM

What's this?

Sponsored

Tailoring your resume to get the job you want

Depending on the industry in which you are aiming to get hired, your resume could be the key to your success. Whether it be a position in the public sector, a technology job or in education – your … View more Post your news

Ray to run for second term on school board

Douglas County School Board President David Ray has announced he will seek a second term. Ray will be the only incumbent up for reelection who is running in the November race. Director Anne-Marie … more

Jessica Gibbs
jgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 8/20/19 09:08 AM

Catwalk features special needs fashionistas, first responders

Gracie Armstrong is a people person, her mother said, which explains the 3-1/2-year-old's prowess on the catwalk of the Developmental Pathways Fashion Show at the Park Meadows Mall Aug. 14. “This … more

Nick Puckett
npuckett@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 8/19/19 08:31 PM

Park named for fallen deputy debuts

Castle Rock debuted its newest community park on Aug. 17 with a packed celebration. The Deputy Zack S. Parrish III Memorial Park spans more than 5 acres at 2020 Fiddle Road and boasts two play … more

Jessica Gibbs
jgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 8/19/19 04:00 PM

Sturm Collaboration Campus opens in Castle Rock

Castle Rock now offers higher education, but it's not through the traditional four-year university or college programs that dot the country. Students won't spend 20 minutes walking from one end of … more

Jessica Gibbs
jgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 8/19/19 01:13 PM

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 47 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past 6 months.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

Local news

Douglas County School District seeks ouster of charter with armed staff

Bennet hopes voters are ready for steady

Douglas County School District will apply for security funds

Colorado task force looks to reform behavioral health system

A new task force created by Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Department of Human Services Director Michelle Barnes is setting out to examine the state's behavioral health system with the overarching …

More local news

In-N-Out Burger submits proposal for Lone Tree location

Lone Tree could be home to the Denver area's first In-N-Out Burger. In-N-Out has submitted a proposal to the City of Lone Tree for development of a new restaurant in the Park Meadows area, according …

Ray to run for second term on school board

Douglas County School Board President David Ray has announced he will seek a second term. Ray will be the only incumbent up for reelection who is running in the November race. Director Anne-Marie …

Douglas County superintendent outlines goals for the year

In his first year as superintendent, Thomas Tucker helped Douglas County School District pass its first bond and mill levy override in 12 years. He championed for an increase in teacher pay. He …

303 Marketplace: Ads & deals

AQUA SPAS INC.

ZOLi Contemporary Living

ARAPAHOE COUNTY

FIRSTIER BANK

H&R BLOCK

STEP DENVER

See more local ads and deals!

Sports

Disc golf takes full flight in Denver metro area

Chris Ball is a Grammy-nominated songwriter who has composed music for many television shows and toured for seven years as a musician with the rock band Firefall. The 53-year-old Highlands Ranch …

Speed, stubbornness lead to wins at Mile High Nationals

Greg Anderson is very fond of Bandimere Speedway. Anderson, the 58-year-old from Mooresville, North Carolina, drove his Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro to a first-place Pro Stock finish for his second …

This sport is the real dill

James Pinkel, 69, of Centennial, plays pickleball three or four days a week against a variety of players at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. “There are some who show up to really play the game,” …

For her, great performances are par for the course

Katie Berrian didn’t get herself in too much trouble on the golf course this season to test her mental toughness. In fact Berrian, the Regis Jesuit junior who lives in Castle Pines, had an …

Vista, Creek athletes dominate diamond

Mountain Vista's Sam Ireland did his usual thing this season, while Nathan Mitchell of Cherry Creek did something that had not happened in 47 years. Ireland has been named the 2019 Colorado Community …

More sports

Our Papers

Ad blocker detected

We have noticed you are using an ad blocking plugin in your browser.

The revenue we receive from our advertisers helps make this site possible. We request you whitelist our site.