Tuesday, February 25, 2020

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Jeffco students tackling youth issues at national conference

A group of 14 Jefferson County high school students — all interns with the county’s public health department — got to meet with the nation’s leaders, and conduct research on youth drug use as …

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Editorial cartoon for Feb. 27

Castle Rock man dies two weeks after crash

Artistic outlets amid hardship

Area wrestlers post strong showings at state

El Paso County sheriff no longer searching for missing child in southern Douglas County

C-470 project moving toward completion, CDOT says

Guilty plea brings end to 40-year-old murder case

Arenado ready to work with Rockies, for now

Tenor show explores being a black man in America

Mayor names director of Denver's first climate agency

Jeffco DA cites ‘significant concerns’ about jail releases

On Feb. 12, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced it would be releasing 23 inmates early as the jail population was once again two percent above its capacity of 1,148 beds. Those releases …

Wanted: home for towering wooden soldiers

Steve Farland's colossal wooden soldiers need a new home. Farland is better known as the Chairman. From a cavernous warehouse on Navajo Street, in Englewood's old industrial district, he sells chairs …

Open Space could take over fairgrounds

A 4-H staff member’s idea to transfer responsibility for the Jefferson County Fairgrounds from the county general fund to Jefferson County Open Space could be a “very viable possibility” for …

A primary primer for Jefferson County

Now that we are in the middle of the first presidential primary in Colorado in 20 years, the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s office has been getting a lot of questions. Here are some answers: …

Q&A with astronaut Matthew Dominick

As NASA prepares for upcoming missions — including the 2024 Artemis mission, through which NASA will build a base at the moon — recent graduates from NASA’s basic training program await their …

News

Bennet: Take politics out of health care

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet isn't running for president, but that doesn't mean he's done taking on President Trump. Bennet, who dropped out of the Democratic presidential primary in early February after …

Frontier High in Elizabeth slated to close after school year

Students at Frontier High School in Elizabeth were informed that the school will likely be closing after …
Sen. Cory Gardner: 'I know we can do better' on mental health

For those skeptical that the federal government affects their daily lives, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner's …
Elizabeth police say threat that closed school likely not credible

Elizabeth High School was closed Feb. 21 in reaction to a threat made against the school.

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Reports of gunfire near Castle Rock outlets Thursday morning

Castle Rock police are investigating reports of gunfire near the town's outlet mall. No suspects …
South Metro Denver Chamber names new CEO

The South Metro Denver Chamber has named a new chief executive officer. Jeff Keener, a chamber …

Life

Animal art brings sense of life to gallery

The Littleton Fine Arts Guild postponed its opening reception for the “Animals, Tame and Wild” exhibit due to snow. The reception will now be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the …

Robert Rauschenberg show is coup for local arts scene

Works by major American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) will be exhibited at the Museum of Outdoor …
Sensory- and memory-friendly events give opportunities for expression in the Denver area

The Barros family has difficulty finding programs they all can attend. “We try to take them to events …
Annual Dragon Film Festival roars in return

Asia’s dynamic and varied cultures have histories and stories that go back thousands of years, and as …

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Denver Lyric Opera Guild events open to public

Opera lovers are invited to enjoy several free performance events this season, beginning with …
‘Animals, Tame and Wild’ inhabit art gallery

Through March 1, a Littleton Fine Arts Guild members’ exhibit — “Animals, Tame and Wild” …

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Sports

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Sophomore holds down captain role

Jaeton Hackley has a different role this season for the Douglas County boys basketball team. Hackley played a little as a freshman last season, but this year the 5-foot-11 sophomore guard has been …

Two classes possible for hockey

It still is a ways off and has to be approved by the CHSAA Legislative Council during its April meeting, …
Student-Athlete Spotlight: All-around athlete lives up to name

Yes, there is still a Puchino participating in athletic endeavors at Littleton High school. Susie …
Area swimmers stand out at state

Anna Shaw of Heritage and Sophia Bradac of Regis Jesuit won individual events, while Cherry Creek …

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Broncos will air it out in bid to catch up with Chiefs

Among the things Vic Fangio wants to change in 2020 is Denver's offensive style, the Broncos' …
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Heritage swimmer brings passion to the pool

Megan Deevy has been busy before the Colorado state swim meet. Deevy, a breaststroke swimmer and …
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Mountain Vista senior sure at shootin’

Reece Kelly is feeling good these days shooting the basketball. Kelly, a 6-foot-2 senior at …
Hair’s to a special season

Two more wins and Englewood coach John Nonemacher will have his head shaved. It's an agreement that …

Voices

Looking on bright side may be tied to longer life

If you need help looking on the bright side, researchers may have found proof behind the power of positive thinking. Decades of research suggest that seeing the glass “half full” or “half …

Top performers share their secrets to success

One myth about top performers in any field is that they tend to keep their secrets of success to …
Noir films are satisfying dark blend

The misquote “The stuff that dreams are made of” concludes what great 1941 noir film? The answer and …
Holidays are over — it’s tax season

Time flies. The holidays are a brief memory, winter is more than half over and we’re looking forward to …

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When intent is more important than technique

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A perfect place for those who love cats and toes

Ernest Hemingway kept six-toed cats at his home, now a museum, in Key West, Florida. They’re …

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