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Citing ‘devastating’ impact to budget, Douglas County schools leader opposes proposed funding change
A school funding proposal moving through the state legislature would put Douglas County School District’s financial future in jeopardy by limiting state monies to the district. So says district Superintendent…
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Health care expert offers tips for Colorado’s allergy season
As flowers bloom in spring, so do allergies for many people along Colorado’s Front Range. Swedish Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Jaya Kumar said some of the common symptoms include sneezing, a runny nose, sniffling, coughing, stuffy nose, itching and post nasal drip. Some cases, Kumar said, can be even worse. “Severe allergies may be…
How Columbine changed us
Twenty-five years have passed since that April day that etched sorrow into the hearts of Columbine High School. Two armed students took the lives of 12 of their peers and a cherished teacher and then their own lives. The reverberations of that tragic day have rippled through the years, leaving a sad narrative of killers…
Columbine High School survivors join legislators to decry ongoing gun violence ahead of shooting’s 25th anniversary
Days before the 25th anniversary of the shooting at Columbine High School, survivors, legislators and advocates held a press conference in Washington D.C. to bring attention to gun violence and to advocate for prevention measures. Tom Mauser, the father of Daniel Mauser, who was killed in the April 20, 1999, shooting, recited his son’s name…
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PRESS RELEASE: Dr. Beverly Clark III of Red Rocks Community College Selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
With Wave of Experienced Community College Presidents Retiring, New Aspen Fellow Commits to Learning the Practices of Transformational Leaders LAKEWOOD, CO – The Aspen Institute…
Sports
Regis Jesuit dominates Arapahoe in girls lacrosse showdown
Regis Jesuit High School’s girls lacrosse team showcased their dominance in a thrilling match against Arapahoe High School, securing an impressive 18-5 victory on Wednesday. From the opening minutes, it was evident that Regis came prepared to assert their authority on the field. The intensity was palpable as the match kicked off, and it was…
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Arapahoe County school resource officers pen mystery ‘tail’ starring therapy dogs
Yellow police tape surrounded a table that held a half-eaten layer cake. Numbered evidence markers drew attention to the crumbs left behind. And, not far from the scene of the crime, the tails of five uniformed police dogs wagged happily. The scene, recreated from the newly unveiled children’s book entitled, “The Case of the Missing…
Coming Attractions: A full range of storytelling at Women+Film Festival
Every year, Denver Film hosts the Women+Film Festival, a particularly special event that shines a much-deserved spotlight on stories told by and about women. This year’s event features 13 full-length films and a shorts program. It opens on Wednesday, April 10, and runs through Sunday, April 14, at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. We connected with…
Littleton legend Sonya Ellingboe receives inaugural Arts and Culture Award
The Littleton Museum was packed with more than 150 artists, business owners and city leaders on the evening of March 27. It was the city’s third annual State of the Arts event, where leaders shared local and regional metrics on arts and cultural activity in the city. But this year, the attendance was over double…
Coming Attractions: Spring arrives with fun for all interests
Spring is an interesting season here in Colorado — you’re never entirely sure what you’re going to get. It could be the biggest blizzard of the year, days and days of rain, or nothing but blue skies smiling at me, as the song goes. With that in mind, my recommendations for welcoming spring tend to…
Columns & Opinion
Michael Norton: The vital role of ER teamwork
Ski resort hospital emergency rooms stand at the intersection of adventure and safety, catering to the needs of winter sports…
Duncan: What is hospice?
Having a spouse who was in hospice care at the time of his death does not make me an expert…
Michael Norton: A guide to making better choices
Last week I shared thoughts on what happens when we postpone decisions. Many of you asked how to make good…
Coming Attractions: Miners Alley takes audiences to a modern Algonquin
If you set a play in a senior facility, most people probably would expect something either really sad or overly…
Letters
Letter: Join fight against ADUs in Centennial
May 7, 2024 is a day of profound permanent change for the single-family neighborhoods in Centennial. City Council has been…
Letter: Cities win with Wynne
Historical maps document that as World War II ended, our sparsely populated South Denver Metro area was home to only…
Letter: Beware zoning maneuvers in Centennial
Centennial City Council is playing chess with the State of Colorado regarding zoning control over Centennial’s neighborhoods. March 5, 2024…
Local LIFE
Westminster Arts Week starts April 20
Local artists will get a showcase April 20 at Westminster’s Orchard Town Center as the city’s annual Arts Week begins. The kick-off event at the Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St., will feature activities from 1-5 p.m. April 20, including live music performances, pottery demonstrations, a painting project hosted by Whimsy Paint & Sip, chalk…
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