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Douglas County asks Supreme Court to weigh open meetings lawsuit
Government

Douglas County asks Supreme Court to weigh open meetings lawsuit

Douglas County wants the Colorado Supreme Court to decide if residents were shut out of Home Rule talks held behind closed doors. The ruling could reshape county transparency.

Marcus Williams2m read
Parker seeks public input on new vision for Heritage Center
Community

Parker seeks public input on new vision for Heritage Center

Parker residents will get a free, ADA-accessible June 22 open house to help shape the Heritage Center’s next chapter at The Schoolhouse on Mainstreet.

Lisa Park2m read
South Metro, West Metro respond to multi-family fire in Douglas County
Community

South Metro, West Metro respond to multi-family fire in Douglas County

Crews rushed to Old Ski Run Circle after a multi-family fire in unincorporated Douglas County, but injuries, displacement and cause were still unknown.

Lisa Park2m read
Parker named Colorado’s best place to live by U.S. News
Business

Parker named Colorado’s best place to live by U.S. News

Parker topped Colorado’s livability rankings, but the honor also signals more pressure on housing, traffic and growth in Douglas County.

Sarah Chen2m read
Highlands Ranch kids can cast free lines at Fly’n B Park fishing day
Community

Highlands Ranch kids can cast free lines at Fly’n B Park fishing day

Free summer outings can be hard to find, and Fly’n B Park gave Highlands Ranch families a stocked pond, expert help and no admission cost.

Sarah Chen2m read
Douglas County hockey coach arrested on child sex crime allegations
Community

Douglas County hockey coach arrested on child sex crime allegations

A Highlands Ranch youth hockey coach was arrested after a tip about inappropriate behavior with minors. Detectives say he coached there since January 2023.

Marcus Williams2m read
Parker recycling event offers free paint and electronics drop-off
Community

Parker recycling event offers free paint and electronics drop-off

Parker residents had a free way to unload old paint and electronics at Legend High School. The drop-off turned hard-to-dispose items into a same-day cleanup.

Marcus Williams2m read
Douglas County families find summer camps, free meals and events hub
Community

Douglas County families find summer camps, free meals and events hub

One Douglas County hub pulls together camps, free outings and summer meals, giving parents a faster way to plan without stretching the budget.

Sarah Chen5m read
Castle Rock opens grant applications for nonprofits meeting basic needs
Community

Castle Rock opens grant applications for nonprofits meeting basic needs

Castle Rock has opened a $45,000 grant round for nonprofits that help residents with water, energy, food and shelter, with applications due Aug. 1.

Marcus Williams2m read
Lone Tree plans yearlong celebrations for America 250 and Colorado 150
Community

Lone Tree plans yearlong celebrations for America 250 and Colorado 150

Lone Tree is turning America 250 and Colorado 150 into a yearlong public program, centered on the Arts Center, citywide exhibits, and resident participation.

Marcus Williams5m read
Free summer concerts fill parks across Douglas County all season
Community

Free summer concerts fill parks across Douglas County all season

Free concerts turn Douglas County parks into low-cost summer nights out, with family-friendly shows, picnic-ready lawns and easy community gatherings all season.

Lisa Park5m read
Chatfield rescues prompt water safety warning ahead of summer season
Community

Chatfield rescues prompt water safety warning ahead of summer season

Two water rescues over Memorial Day weekend at Chatfield State Park put summer safety back in focus as crowds, cold water and missing life jackets raise the risk.

Marcus Williams2m read
Highlands Ranch adds 197 acres to future historic park
Community

Highlands Ranch adds 197 acres to future historic park

Highlands Ranch just locked up 197 more acres near the mansion, nearly tripling the footprint of the future Historic Park to 250 acres and limiting what can be built there.

Sarah Chen2m read
Castle Rock’s Pedal the Moon adds E.T. screening, family ride
Community

Castle Rock’s Pedal the Moon adds E.T. screening, family ride

Castle Rock’s July 11 Pedal the Moon ends with E.T. at Festival Park, turning a six-mile twilight ride into a family night out.

Sarah Chen2m read
Highlands Ranch to host free wildfire preparedness session June 9
Community

Highlands Ranch to host free wildfire preparedness session June 9

Free wildfire session Tuesday at Highlands Ranch Senior Center will bring county emergency officials, fire crews and utility leaders to answer preparedness questions.

Marcus Williams2m read
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper booked into Douglas County Jail on domestic violence charges
Community

Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper booked into Douglas County Jail on domestic violence charges

Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was booked into Douglas County Jail before dawn Friday and later released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond after a morning court hearing.

Sarah Chen2m read
Douglas County Senior Life Expo offers free resources for older adults
Community

Douglas County Senior Life Expo offers free resources for older adults

Free parking, food and a packed lineup of senior services turned Castle Rock’s expo into a one-stop stop for housing, rides and home care help.

Marcus Williams2m read
Lone Tree Village marks RidgeGate’s next phase with new King Soopers Marketplace
Business

Lone Tree Village marks RidgeGate’s next phase with new King Soopers Marketplace

Lone Tree Village broke ground in RidgeGate and is slated to open in 2027, bringing a 123,000-square-foot King Soopers Marketplace and new retail to the corridor.

Sarah Chen2m read
Douglas County hit-and-run suspect faces vehicular homicide charge
Community

Douglas County hit-and-run suspect faces vehicular homicide charge

A Highlands Ranch hit-and-run left Corrine More dead and two others badly hurt. Deputies say a witness tracked the truck, leading to Adam Bauserman's arrest.

Sarah Chen3m read
Franktown residents push back on Tanglewood Road paving project
Government

Franktown residents push back on Tanglewood Road paving project

Franktown neighbors say Tanglewood Road’s recycled asphalt paving narrowed shoulders and strained safety, while Douglas County says the work fits its dust-control strategy.

James Thompson2m read
Parker officials plan summer pop-ups at downtown farmers market
Community

Parker officials plan summer pop-ups at downtown farmers market

Parker will bring council members, staff and freebies to the Sunday market, giving residents a low-key way to talk town business while shopping Mainstreet.

Lisa Park2m read
Parker encourages neighborhood celebrations ahead of larger July 4 fireworks show
Community

Parker encourages neighborhood celebrations ahead of larger July 4 fireworks show

Parker’s July 4 fireworks will launch from northeast of Salisbury Park, with only 300 paved parking spots and new viewing guidance for neighbors.

Marcus Williams2m read
Looking Glass Community Park opens in Parker with new dog park
Community

Looking Glass Community Park opens in Parker with new dog park

Douglas County dogs got a new off-leash destination in Parker, where Looking Glass Community Park opened at 13434 Long Rider Street with fields, courts and a picnic pavilion.

Marcus Williams2m read
1 killed, 2 seriously hurt in Highlands Ranch hit-and-run crash
Community

1 killed, 2 seriously hurt in Highlands Ranch hit-and-run crash

A pickup left East Wildcat Reserve Parkway, hit three people on a sidewalk and fled, leaving one dead and two seriously hurt near Willowbridge Way.

Marcus Williams2m read
Douglas County to reconstruct Highlands Ranch Parkway through 2026
Government

Douglas County to reconstruct Highlands Ranch Parkway through 2026

Crews will rebuild Highlands Ranch Parkway between Broadway and Burntwood Way starting June 8, forcing one lane each way through September 2026. Morning and evening commutes will slow.

James Thompson2m read
Douglas County deputies highlight mental health training, crisis response efforts
Healthcare

Douglas County deputies highlight mental health training, crisis response efforts

Deputies are being trained to de-escalate mental health crises and steer families to help, as about 70,000 Douglas County residents reported poor mental health in 2023.

Lisa Park2m read
Leung backs brown-lawn protections as Douglas County faces drought concerns
Government

Leung backs brown-lawn protections as Douglas County faces drought concerns

Castle Rock is moving to block HOA fines for brown lawns as Leung points to drought warnings, fire restrictions and county-wide dryness across Douglas County.

Marcus Williams2m read
Douglas County lifts all fire restrictions in unincorporated areas
Government

Douglas County lifts all fire restrictions in unincorporated areas

Douglas County residents in unincorporated areas can again use open fires and fireworks after Sheriff Darren Weekly lifted Stage 1 restrictions on June 2.

James Thompson2m read
Douglas County expands free Link On Demand rideshare service
Government

Douglas County expands free Link On Demand rideshare service

Free Link On Demand rides now reach Stonegate and parts of Parker, giving Douglas County residents another way to reach jobs, clinics and groceries without a car.

James Thompson2m read