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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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Bear Creek Fire contained near Roxborough State Park, trails reopen
Community

Bear Creek Fire contained near Roxborough State Park, trails reopen

Smoke and a wildfire near Roxborough State Park closed trails Sunday, then reopened some access Monday after crews contained the Bear Creek Fire.

Lisa Park2m read
Castle Pines approves emergency code change, reviews growth and road projects
Government

Castle Pines approves emergency code change, reviews growth and road projects

Castle Pines fast-tracked a code change and put commuters on notice: the Happy Canyon/I-25 overhaul is still moving, with construction eyed for late 2026 or 2027.

James Thompson2m read
King Soopers plans new Lone Tree Marketplace, adding 250 jobs
Business

King Soopers plans new Lone Tree Marketplace, adding 250 jobs

King Soopers will anchor a new Lone Tree Village on 17 acres east of I-25, a project expected to bring 250 jobs and a closer full-service grocery option by 2027.

Sarah Chen2m read
Douglas County Seeks Colorado Supreme Court Review in Open Meetings Case
Government

Douglas County Seeks Colorado Supreme Court Review in Open Meetings Case

Douglas County will ask the Colorado Supreme Court to review an appeals court finding that commissioners likely held 11 unnotified meetings linked to the failed home‑rule effort.

James Thompson2m read
Douglas County schools approve surplus land for workforce housing
Government

Douglas County schools approve surplus land for workforce housing

Teachers starting at $43,680 face Meridian Village home prices near $720,000; the board cleared a 9.33-acre site that could yield about 125 workforce apartments.

James Thompson2m read
Douglas County to switch official website to .gov for added security
Government

Douglas County to switch official website to .gov for added security

Douglas County will soon show douglasCO.gov in browsers, a change officials say will make fake payment sites and spoofed emails easier to spot.

Marcus Williams2m read
Douglas County Property Taxes: How to Pay, Search Parcels, and Get Help
Government

Douglas County Property Taxes: How to Pay, Search Parcels, and Get Help

Douglas County bills property taxes in January, but many homeowners miss key deadlines and pay avoidable fees. Here's how to pay, appeal, and get relief.

Marcus Williams6m read
Douglas County Sheriff Warns Residents About Parking Lot Charity Scams
Community

Douglas County Sheriff Warns Residents About Parking Lot Charity Scams

Scammers targeting Highlands Ranch shoppers are using mobile card readers to overcharge credit cards while posing as charity workers in grocery store parking lots.

Lisa Park2m read
Douglas County Students Train Alongside Fire, Guard in Mock Emergency Drill
Education

Douglas County Students Train Alongside Fire, Guard in Mock Emergency Drill

200 Rock Canyon High School students responded to a simulated four-car crash Friday, training alongside South Metro Fire Rescue and the National Guard in a DCSO-organized drill.

Lisa Park2m read
DCSO, Parker Police Lose to Sierra Unified Special Needs Team in Community Game
Community

DCSO, Parker Police Lose to Sierra Unified Special Needs Team in Community Game

Sierra Unified's special needs athletes topped a combined DCSO and Parker Police squad by more than 97 points Thursday, turning the community game into a rout worth celebrating.

Sarah Chen1m read
Castle Rock Breaks Ground on Fire Station 156 to Serve Growing Northeast
Government

Castle Rock Breaks Ground on Fire Station 156 to Serve Growing Northeast

Castle Rock broke ground on a 15,000-sq-ft fire station near Cobblestone Ranch that will cut emergency response times for the town's fastest-growing neighborhoods by 2027.

Marcus Williams2m read
Sheriff Warns of Charity Scam Targeting Highlands Ranch Parking Lot Shoppers
Government

Sheriff Warns of Charity Scam Targeting Highlands Ranch Parking Lot Shoppers

Scammers posing as charity workers hit Whole Foods, King Soopers, and Ace Hardware lots in Highlands Ranch; DCSO says don't hand over a card to anyone unverified.

James Thompson3m read
Castle Rock Offers Free Spring Wildlife and Birdwatching Programs in April, May
Community

Castle Rock Offers Free Spring Wildlife and Birdwatching Programs in April, May

Four free wildlife programs launch in Castle Rock this spring, including a no-registration library event April 23 covering coyotes, raptors and rattlesnakes on local trails.

Lisa Park2m read
Parker Police Seek Suspect in Indecent Exposure at Bell Stonegate Apartments
Government

Parker Police Seek Suspect in Indecent Exposure at Bell Stonegate Apartments

Ring camera footage caught a man exposing himself at Bell Stonegate Apartments at 2:39 a.m. on March 31; Parker police are asking for help identifying the suspect.

Marcus Williams1m read
Castle Rock Reveals 10th Anniversary Summer Concert Series Lineup, Tickets on Sale Friday
Community

Castle Rock Reveals 10th Anniversary Summer Concert Series Lineup, Tickets on Sale Friday

Cheap Trick, Fitz and The Tantrums, and a Bob Seger tribute with the Denver Pops headline Castle Rock's 10th concert season; tickets on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

Marcus Williams2m read
Stolen Plate Stop Ends With Suspect Struck on I-25 in Castle Rock
Government

Stolen Plate Stop Ends With Suspect Struck on I-25 in Castle Rock

A suspect fleeing a stolen-plate stop was struck by a car while crossing I-25 in Castle Rock Sunday, leaving one person critically injured and closing the freeway for 90 minutes.

Marcus Williams2m read
Former Parker Police Sergeant Indicted on Sexual Conduct, Misconduct Charges
Government

Former Parker Police Sergeant Indicted on Sexual Conduct, Misconduct Charges

A grand jury indicted former Parker police sergeant Troy Brienzo on seven charges, including two felonies, tied to allegations involving two adult victims.

James Thompson1m read
DCSO Deputies Bring Jail Operations Insights to Highlands Ranch Senior Academy
Community

DCSO Deputies Bring Jail Operations Insights to Highlands Ranch Senior Academy

The DCSO unit that handles jail cell extractions visited Highlands Ranch seniors today, offering a rare inside look at county correctional operations.

Sarah Chen2m read
Castle Pines Approves $4 Million Coyote Ridge Park Upgrade Project
Government

Castle Pines Approves $4 Million Coyote Ridge Park Upgrade Project

Castle Pines poured nearly $4 million into Coyote Ridge Park, delivering an all-inclusive playground and new baseball field after residents shaped the project's priorities.

James Thompson2m read
Whataburger Proposes Castle Rock Location, Its First Denver Metro Return in 40 Years
Business

Whataburger Proposes Castle Rock Location, Its First Denver Metro Return in 40 Years

A 24/7 Whataburger could land near the Outlets at Castle Rock, the chain's first Denver metro location in over 40 years.

Sarah Chen2m read
Nashville Firm Acquires Castle Rock Health Tech Company MedicalServiceQuotes.com
Business

Nashville Firm Acquires Castle Rock Health Tech Company MedicalServiceQuotes.com

A Nashville private equity firm acquired Castle Rock's MedicalServiceQuotes.com, backing the health tech platform's expansion while keeping its headquarters and local operations in place.

Sarah Chen1m read
Lone Tree Official Warns State Pressures Threaten Municipal Home Rule
Government

Lone Tree Official Warns State Pressures Threaten Municipal Home Rule

Lone Tree's home rule authority, secured by voters in 1998, faces mounting pressure as the Colorado legislature moves bills on zoning, parking, and lot-splitting that city officials say override local control.

James Thompson2m read
Douglas County Sheriff Warns Residents: Scammers Impersonating Deputies, Demanding Payments
Government

Douglas County Sheriff Warns Residents: Scammers Impersonating Deputies, Demanding Payments

Scammers posing as Douglas County deputies are demanding CashApp payments for fake warrants and ankle monitor fees; some Castle Rock-area victims have already sent money.

Marcus Williams2m read
Taylor Morrison Opens Lots in Castle Rock's Dawson Trails Near New Costco
Business

Taylor Morrison Opens Lots in Castle Rock's Dawson Trails Near New Costco

Taylor Morrison is now selling lots in Castle Rock's massive Dawson Trails development, where a 160,000-sq-ft Costco is under construction steps away.

Sarah Chen2m read
Castle Rock Builders Recreate Historic Structures for Colorado's 150th Anniversary
Community

Castle Rock Builders Recreate Historic Structures for Colorado's 150th Anniversary

Castle Rock's Historical Society used a $10,000 town grant to hand-build replicas of the town's 1876 building facades inside a local barn.

Lisa Park1m read
Douglas County Sets $10,000 Bond in Child Sex Assault and Luring Case
Government

Douglas County Sets $10,000 Bond in Child Sex Assault and Luring Case

A Douglas County court set a $10,000 bond for a suspect facing four charges including internet luring and solicitation for child prostitution, raising scrutiny over pretrial release standards.

Marcus Williams2m read
Parker’s Main Street dining, events and small businesses thrive as town grows
Business

Parker’s Main Street dining, events and small businesses thrive as town grows

Confluence Companies is building the East Main apartment complex in downtown Parker in 2026, joining at least six new Mainstreet businesses that opened in the past year.

Sarah Chen2m read
Douglas County Begins $13M Pine Drive Widening Project in Parker
Government

Douglas County Begins $13M Pine Drive Widening Project in Parker

Parker's Pine Drive doubles to four lanes starting Monday in a $13.2M overhaul bringing 16 months of closures, new signals, and concurrent Xcel gas-line work.

James Thompson2m read
Playa Bowls to Open Parker Mainstreet Location with March 7 Grand Opening
Business

Playa Bowls to Open Parker Mainstreet Location with March 7 Grand Opening

Playa Bowls will open at 11:00 a.m. March 7, 2026 at 19865 Main Street, Suite 140 in Parker, its second Douglas County location with phone (720) 531-5675.

Sarah Chen2m read