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Nora Phillips shows off the bow she tied to the top of the pine cone she’s decorating as a gift for the Colorado Rabbit Society.

Summer camp, socially distanced

The first big white tent went up early in June, just southeast of where the Big Dry Creek Trail crosses under 112th Avenue. Rabbi Benjy Brackman said he was unsure of how Chabad of NW Metro Denver …

PRIMARY 2020 | Colorado Community Media coverage

In the primary election that ended June 30, voters across metro Denver weighed in on party races for county commission, the state legislature, district attorney, the University of Colorado Board of …

Vantage Point High School Principal Alan Hollenbeck addresses 2020 graduates via video on the drive-in movie screen at the Denver Merchandise Mart June 23.

Drive-in graduation

Foster care experts worry about safety during COVID-19

Colorado child safety experts say that a drop in the number of calls to child abuse hotlines since the COVID-19 outbreak has them concerned. “We usually field about 60 calls per day,” said Kaleo …

Documenting a pandemic in Denver

When six-year-old Noah Alpert decided to express his feelings about his life during the COVID-19 pandemic in a song, he never could have imagined that song would someday end up in the collection of a …

The age of the Ash Borers

After years of municipal efforts to fence in the Ash tree killing Emerald Ash Borers and keep them from expanding out of Boulder County, the inevitable has arrived. They’re here. “I guess the …

SPORTS

North Metro football itching for a return

For are coaches and players, the only sure thing about high school football in 2020 is that it is going to look very different. “This offseason has been completely different,” Legacy third-year …

News

Jeffco teachers face a 'curveball' with online summer learning

Jeffco Public Schools typically runs its Jeffco Summer of Early Leaning (JSEL), a summer learning program for incoming first through third graders, at schools and in person. But as June rolled around …

COVID-19 and School of Mines Athletics

Although subject to change based on the COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado School of Mines athletic department …
Mines planning on in-person classes in the fall but campus will be different

Classes will be held at Colorado School of Mines campus in the fall — but life on campus will still …
Sit-in at Parker Town Hall supports Black Lives Matter

Dozens gathered at Parker Town Hall July 3 for a protest in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter …

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Part 2 - Caring for Aging Parents – What to Consider

Part 2 of this article focuses on three action items to aid people who are concerned about caring for their aging parents – especially those parents who begin to show signs of diminished mental or physical capacity. View more Post your news

Fire engulfs homes under construction in Highlands Ranch

South Metro Fire Rescue personnel sprang into action in Highlands Ranch Monday after a cluster of homes …
A booming July 4 was a bust for firefighters

The Independence Day fireworks celebrations around metro Denver were loud and boisterous -- and they kept …
Lone Tree Arts Center to reopen soon

With the start of the Lone Tree Arts Center's fall programming on the horizon, Director Lisa Rigsby …

Fireworks shows in Douglas County canceled due to fire danger

Three Douglas County fireworks shows planned for the Fourth of July were canceled Thursday due to …

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Getting Ahead: Live your best retirement without a mortgage payment

If you have paid off your home and have no mortgage, you have done well and should feel proud of your accomplishment. It took faithfulness and sacrifice to achieve that mile marker. Your home is … View more Post your news

Colorado closes bars, nightclubs after young crowds spread virus

Just 12 days after Colorado allowed bars and nightclubs to open statewide, a concerning uptick in …
Killer gets life sentence in south-metro case from 1980

It has been 40 years since Helene Pruszynski was killed, but for her family and friends, it might …
Westminster holds off on water rate hike for 2020

Westminster councilors made a plan official that keeps the city’s water and sewer rates in 2021 …
PRIMARY 2020 | Turnout highest ever for non-presidential primary election in Colorado

Secretary of State Jena Griswold deemed Tuesday’s election turnout the largest for a …

Life

Children cook creatively in snug mugs

Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment, about creativity. — Guy Fieri No one is born a great cook, one learns by …

Littleton's Depot Art Gallery marks anniversary with online exhibition

Artists at Depot Art Gallery in Littleton are celebrating a 58th anniversary without the usual happy, …
Virtual Garth Brooks: Drive-in concert comes to Lone Tree

The southeast parking lot of Park Meadows mall turned into a drive-in for a night. A Garth Brooks live …
‘Silent Rose’ is anything but

One of the worst things a storyteller can do when telling the story of, or to, young people is condescend …

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Why Owning a Home and Paying Off a Mortgage is a Good Idea

Home ownership in the United States is a popular topic of discussion as concerns have arisen surrounding the question of whether it is still desirable. Renting is easier and more flexible, home prices in many metro areas are very high even for "starter homes," and IRS changes negate many taxpayers' ability to deduct mortgage interest. However there are several reasons I believe that buying and paying off a home is and will remain one of the best financial actions one can take. View more Post your news

Jamgrass gives upcoming musicians their due

Every city’s music scene is made up of extremely talented musicians that don’t make it big for …
Local author honored for collection of stories

Centennial author Emily Wortman-Wunder, who lives near Koelbel Library, won in the recent Colorado …
A different look to the Fourth in the age of COVID-19

Independence Day is still on the calendar for July 4 — but this year’s holiday marking the …

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Sports

Veteran Denver sports exec Jim Saccomano: Why sports matter

Denver is the smallest of the 13 U.S. cities with four professional sports teams in the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League and National Basketball Association. …

‘We will take what we can get’

Denver is the smallest of the 13 U.S. cities with four professional sports teams in the National Football …
Douglas County high school pitcher thrilled to be chosen by Rockies

Case Williams claims the decision he faced wasn’t tough. Williams, a Douglas County High School …
It's official: Spring sports seasons are canceled

It was an announcement that was expected. Colorado High School Activities Association Commissioner Rhonda …

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A mixture of youth and veterans have Legacy soccer excited for new season

Last year’s campaign for Legacy women’s soccer under six-year head coach Luke Meadows went …
Lady Norse looking for more than just back-to-back conference titles

To say last season for Northglenn girls soccer was special to the program and to head coach Kristina …
Basketball season ends without champions

There will be no 2020 Colorado state basketball champions. After the girls semifinal games in the 3A, 4A …
Spring high school sports, activities suspended through April 6 in Colorado

The impact of COVID-19 on the sports world has extended to the Colorado high school level. The Colorado …

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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

Riverdale Ridge falls in opening round to Resurrection Christian

Despite the result not being in favor of coach Byron Gray and his second-year program at Riverdale …
Defense helps Holy Family in first round of playoffs

The Lady Tigers of Holy Family (19-6) have found their stride in the 4A state tournament. Relying …
Waufle comes up big again for Horizon in postseason opener

It was only five days prior to the Feb. 25 postseason opener for Horizon women’s basketball that …
Mountain Range defeated in first-round, despite fast start

In his second year as Mountain Range basketball coach, Jordan Carter led his group to a winning …

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Holy Family holding out at State

As 11 North Metro teams found themselves in the state tournament for basketball this season, just …
Davis prepared to regain closer's role with Rockies

Wade Davis has again entered spring training as the Colorado Rockies' closer after a rough 2019 …

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