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A 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible attracts onlookers, during Northglenn’s Annual 4th of July Car Show. Instead of having a car show during the COVID-19 pandemic, the city is considering a classic car parade through residential areas.

Hot fun in the quarantine

Northglenn councilors struggled May 18 to figure out how to keep residents safe during a pandemic while managing to have a little fun and celebrate the community. “I just think if we can somehow …

Class of 2020, Metro North: Together, apart

We asked local high school graduating seniors to complete a questionnaire online and printed excerpts in the May 28 editions. Here are their full edited answers.

Not all lunchtime walkers wear masks at E. B. Rains, Jr. Memorial Park in Northglenn on Tuesday, May 19. The Northglenn City Council adopted a directive requiring mask for people out in public at their May 18 meeting.

Northglenn makes masks necessary

Westminster issues mask order

Residents and visitors to Westminster are now required to wear masks in public, City Councilors voted May 11. The city becomes one of a growing list of municipalities requiring people to cover their …

Reuse program aims to meet demand for N95 masks

As it turns out, smeared makeup and lip balm might be the only things standing in the way of a 20-fold increase in the country’s supply of N95 masks. Bartosz Koszowski is the site manager at the …

Westminster nurses’ experience in NJ ER offers perspective on COVID-19

Emergency room nurse Katie Adkins said she was reluctant to tell any specific stories from her three weeks working in a New Jersey emergency room, treating dying COVID-19 patients. It’s not that …

Thornton names deputy chief to fill top police job

Thornton Police will elevate Deputy Chief Cliff Brown, making him the interim chief beginning June 2. Brown will temporarily replace Police Chief Randy Nelson, who announced his retirement effective …

Adams County slates June 2 reopening

Adams County will reopen most government offices June 2 while it transitions to a four day week. All county offices shut down beginning March 12, part of the government’s response to COVID-19. In …

News

Vote to split United Methodist Church postponed

This May, the United Methodist Church was slated to end 50 years of disagreement over the role of LGBTQ people in the church. But because of the pandemic, which postponed a scheduled vote to …

Colorado restaurants can open limited dine-in service May 27

A long-awaited step in Colorado's relaxation of social distancing requirements arrived Monday, May 25, …
Grand reopening: Park Meadows welcomes shoppers back inside (VIDEO)

Metro Denver's largest indoor shopping mall reopened for business under rules designed to protect …
Catholic churches begin holding limited in-person services

Parishioners of St. Mark Catholic Church in Highlands Ranch lined up for Mass the weekend of May 16 for …

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Colorado officials defend reporting of COVID-19 death toll

After a Colorado lawmaker questioned the state’s reporting of how many Coloradans have died from …
Project by local artist features pandemic self-portraits

A local artist has posted the 100th self-portrait relating to the pandemic in her project, “Pandemic …
Colorado COVID-19 testing eligibility expands to all with symptoms

After months of limits on who can undergo testing to detect COVID-19 — along with test-supply shortages …

`In This Together' initiative helps build social closeness

The coronavirus pandemic has driven home the message that our physical and mental health are not …

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Steps to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus-related Financial Fraud

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A change of art: Creative souls face challenges amid pandemic in Colorado

Whatever an artist's gig is, it likely was turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic's arrival …
Garden centers open up during this COVID-19 spring

Springtime means it is gardening season, and especially with extra time at home for most folks, it …
Virus outbreak slams monetary well-being

With COVID-19 shuttering businesses and driving millions to file for unemployment, finances are …
Read with Me at Home: Remote literacy provided for K-3 students, families

Children in kindergarten to third grade, along with their families and caregivers, have access to …

Life

In digital form, Vail Film Festival connects audiences and stories

During the COVID-19 quarantine, most of us have become exceedingly comfortable with foregoing the movie theater experience and streaming films from our couch. As familiar as that’s becoming, it’s …

Reigniting creativity at the Arvada Center

As we enter the post-quarantine world, there are a vast array of jobs, industries and organizations that …
Water World opts to not open in 2020

The COVID-19 crisis will took away another favorite as Hyland Hills Recreation District announced Water …
Community Reach 5k race goes virtual for 2020

Reach for Recovery, Community Reach Center's second annual 5K Run, Walk and Expo will be virtual this …

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Having a medical impact here and abroad. Dr. Terry Dunn honored for volunteer service, brings telemedicine to her practice

The pandemic has had worldwide ramifications causing changes in the way healthcare is provided, and in some cases, elevating access, specifically through telemedicine. Dr. Terry Dunn, owner of … View more Post your news

Auditions set for national talent competition

National talent competition Celebration of Music, hosted by piano prodigy and …
‘The Departure’ aims for hope, inspiration

For west Jefferson County high school student Micah Wilson, the healing power of music inspired him …
From the mountains of Vail to audience’s homes

One of the most challenging things about attending the annual Vail Film Festival is spending your …

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Sports

It's official: Spring sports seasons are canceled

It was an announcement that was expected. Colorado High School Activities Association Commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green revealed on April 22 in a statement to athletes, coaches, administrators, …

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 …

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Part 2 - Caring for Aging Parents – What to Consider

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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 …
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 Ridge …
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 on a …
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 senior …

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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 …
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 …
Relentless second quarter lifts Horizon over rival Legacy

Feb. 20 at Legacy High School, the crowds for both Horizon and the Lightning showed up strong in an …

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Legacy takes road contest against Dakota Ridge

Going to halftime Feb. 17 at Dakota Ridge High School, it was both Legacy and the Lady Eagles’ …
Thornton womens basketball outlasts rival Northglenn

To wrap up the regular season Feb. 21, the Northglenn gymnasium was packed-out for the matchup …

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