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Comprehensive local news coverage for Douglas County, Colorado. Stay informed about government decisions, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, and surrounding Denver metro communities.
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Pennsylvania homicide suspect arrested during I-25 traffic stop near Castle Pines

Pennsylvania homicide suspect arrested during I-25 traffic stop near Castle Pines

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Castle Pines advances 2026 plan update and Parkway reconstruction

Castle Pines advances 2026 plan update and Parkway reconstruction

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Squirrel sparks Parker brush fire, five homes evacuated

Squirrel sparks Parker brush fire, five homes evacuated

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Douglas County approves $2 million Castle Rock Link On Demand expansion

Douglas County approves $2 million Castle Rock Link On Demand expansion

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Douglas County schools seek residents for new Finance Committee

Douglas County schools seek residents for new Finance Committee

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Lone Tree explains how metro districts work in Colorado developments

Lone Tree explains how metro districts work in Colorado developments

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Douglas County drivers urged to beat Fourth of July traffic rush

Douglas County drivers urged to beat Fourth of July traffic rush

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Douglas County primary results show slight opening for Democrats

Douglas County primary results show slight opening for Democrats

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Douglas County deputies seek suspect in 12 vehicle break-ins
Community

Douglas County deputies seek suspect in 12 vehicle break-ins

Deputies asked for help identifying a suspect tied to 12 July 5 vehicle break-ins after video showed someone trying car doors before 4 a.m.

Lisa Park2m read
County Line Road closes for 100 working days in Douglas County
Government

County Line Road closes for 100 working days in Douglas County

County Line Road shut for 100 working days between University Boulevard and Broadway, disrupting south metro traffic before Douglas County reopened it.

Marcus Williams1m read
Castle Rock, Parker pause drone deliveries, say not now
Government

Castle Rock, Parker pause drone deliveries, say not now

Castle Rock and Parker blocked drone-delivery hubs for six months, saying they would not be Douglas County’s test case while local standards are still unwritten.

Marcus Williams1m read
Douglas County moves probation office after backlash over original site
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Douglas County moves probation office after backlash over original site

Douglas County shifted its probation office after Lone Tree residents pushed back on an earlier plan. The office is listed at 4000 Justice Way in Castle Rock.

Marcus Williams2m read
Bear struck and killed in Lone Tree crash, driver unharmed
Community

Bear struck and killed in Lone Tree crash, driver unharmed

A one-year-old bear was hit near Yosemite Street and Heritage Hills Parkway in Lone Tree, then died. Police said the driver was unharmed and lanes reopened.

Sarah Chen2m read
Castle Pines pushes for its own ZIP code, USPS remains unconvinced
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Castle Pines pushes for its own ZIP code, USPS remains unconvinced

Castle Pines wants 80188, saying its own ZIP code would cut confusion and affirm the city’s identity. USPS has kept 80108 unchanged for Castle Pines North.

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Douglas County explains how historic places are protected and recognized
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Douglas County explains how historic places are protected and recognized

Douglas County treats historic preservation as a formal county process, with landmarking, board review, and archives that can shape what happens to older places.

Marcus Williams5m read
Douglas County Sheriff’s Tip-A-Cop raises more than $4,000 for Special Olympics
Community

Douglas County Sheriff’s Tip-A-Cop raises more than $4,000 for Special Olympics

Deputies, diners and Special Olympics athletes turned a Highlands Ranch Chili’s into one of Colorado’s top Tip-A-Cop fundraisers, bringing in more than $4,000 for local support.

Marcus Williams1m read
Class 23 begins training for Douglas County law enforcement agencies
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Class 23 begins training for Douglas County law enforcement agencies

Class 23 opened at Highlands Ranch with recruits bound for four Douglas County agencies, starting a 21-week pipeline that will feed local deputy and police ranks.

Marcus Williams2m read
Douglas County warns against leaving pets in hot cars
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Douglas County warns against leaving pets in hot cars

Douglas County Animal Law Enforcement has answered 51 hot-car calls since May 1, including one dog left in 98-degree heat with the back seat nearing 110.

James Thompson1m read
Developer seeks Douglas County plan change for 4,000 homes near Castle Pines
Government

Developer seeks Douglas County plan change for 4,000 homes near Castle Pines

After Castle Pines annexation stalled, the Crowsnest developer turned to Douglas County for a master plan change that could clear the way for up to 4,000 homes on 800 acres east of Parker.

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Castle Rock to launch free on-demand transit service July 31
Community

Castle Rock to launch free on-demand transit service July 31

Castle Rock riders will get free Link On Demand trips starting July 31, backed by a $1,991,720 county pilot. Seniors and residents headed to work, appointments or RidgeGate stand to gain most.

Lisa Park2m read
Douglas County High teacher arrested in child sex assault case
Education

Douglas County High teacher arrested in child sex assault case

Douglas County sheriff’s detectives arrested Douglas County High social studies teacher James Thomure, 55, on suspicion of sexual assault of a child. The district placed him on administrative leave as investigators asked for more information.

Marcus Williams2m read
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office seeks school resource officers for schools
Education

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office seeks school resource officers for schools

Douglas County is hiring school resource officers as staffing counts vary between 37, 43 and 47 deputies across 57 schools. The push lands after a disability-rights settlement and renewed school-safety pressure.

Lisa Park2m read
Douglas County backs Parker road expansion as traffic grows
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Douglas County backs Parker road expansion as traffic grows

Douglas County is helping expand a Parker road as traffic rises, with the work tied to school growth, long-planned widenings and the Parker Road corridor.

James Thompson2m read
Former Nuggets player arrested in Castle Rock shoplifting vodka
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Former Nuggets player arrested in Castle Rock shoplifting vodka

A former Denver Nuggets player was arrested in Castle Rock after police say he left a store with Tito’s vodka and took a drink before officers arrived.

Sarah Chen1m read
Castle Rock aims to add nearly 300 affordable housing units by 2027
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Castle Rock aims to add nearly 300 affordable housing units by 2027

Castle Rock is pushing to add almost 300 affordable units before 2027, a test of whether teachers, nurses and first responders can still live near their jobs.

James Thompson2m read
Douglas County seeks help finding missing Parker man, 35
Community

Douglas County seeks help finding missing Parker man, 35

Deputies said 35-year-old Luke Ammerman was last seen leaving his parents’ house in Parker early Thursday morning. He may be in a mental-health episode and has no car or phone.

Marcus Williams1m read
Douglas County defends $65,000 postcard campaign on tax relief
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Douglas County defends $65,000 postcard campaign on tax relief

Douglas County is spending $65,000 on postcards about tax relief while touting a $37.8 million package and defending how it spends taxpayer money.

Marcus Williams2m read
Spruce Mountain trail guide highlights hiking, horseback routes near Larkspur
Community

Spruce Mountain trail guide highlights hiking, horseback routes near Larkspur

Spruce Mountain gives Douglas County a shared-use loop near Larkspur with switchbacks, equestrian access, and views toward Greenland Open Space. It is one of the county’s most versatile weekend trail choices.

Lisa Park5m read
Highlands Ranch prepares to launch app-based microtransit service
Government

Highlands Ranch prepares to launch app-based microtransit service

Free Link On Demand rides reached Highlands Ranch on April 8, adding a no-fare option for trips to work, doctor visits and groceries.

James Thompson1m read
Vehicle fire closes I-25 northbound near Castle Rock, delays expected
Community

Vehicle fire closes I-25 northbound near Castle Rock, delays expected

Northbound I-25 reopened to one lane north of Castle Rock after a vehicle fire at milepost 186, but Colorado State Patrol warned Douglas County drivers to expect delays.

Marcus Williams2m read
Douglas County adopts retail theft ordinance to support local businesses
Government

Douglas County adopts retail theft ordinance to support local businesses

Douglas County’s new retail theft ordinance can fine businesses up to $1,000 for late reporting, a change aimed at Castle Rock, Parker and other shopping corridors.

James Thompson2m read
Parker mother seeks Mainstreet safety changes to honor late son
Community

Parker mother seeks Mainstreet safety changes to honor late son

Amy Hudnall is pushing Parker to make Mainstreet safer after her son Brendan Davis-Hulse was fatally struck on Aug. 12, 2023.

Sarah Chen2m read
Douglas County restores historic Greenland Post Office for generations
Community

Douglas County restores historic Greenland Post Office for generations

Douglas County is restoring the Greenland Post Office as a rare rural landmark, backed by county funding and state preservation work. The site keeps Greenland's past visible for generations.

Marcus Williams5m read
Douglas County school officers get FBI training on online threats
Education

Douglas County school officers get FBI training on online threats

An AI-generated robocall forced a Douglas County High School response, showing why local school officers are now getting FBI training on online threats.

Marcus Williams1m read
Lone Tree nurse becomes first female Army Ranger School graduate
Healthcare

Lone Tree nurse becomes first female Army Ranger School graduate

Lone Tree’s Molly Murphy became the first female nurse to graduate Army Ranger School after three months of training. The 27-year-old captain is also a pediatric ICU nurse at Walter Reed.

Cara Whitfield2m read
Douglas County residents ask if water supply can support growth
Government

Douglas County residents ask if water supply can support growth

Residents are questioning whether Douglas County can keep growing without new water supplies. County plans say the Denver Basin alone cannot sustain long-term demand.

James Thompson5m read
Douglas County schools weigh smaller campuses amid enrollment decline, teacher shortage
Education

Douglas County schools weigh smaller campuses amid enrollment decline, teacher shortage

Douglas County’s 61,000-student district is weighing boundary shifts and campus changes as some schools shrink while others overflow.

Sarah Chen2m read