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Controversial new state holiday shines spotlight on Mother Cabrini

Since 1938, visitors have flocked to the mountains just west of Golden to learn about and pay tribute to Frances Xavier Cabrini, the Catholic saint who established 67 schools, hospitals and …

Dumont man arrested for cold case homicides

A Dumont man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering two women in 1982. Alan Lee Phillips, 70, was arrested during a Feb. 24 traffic stop in Clear Creek County, and is being held at the Park …

Many Denver metro area businesses now in level blue under 5-Star rules

Colorado's arrival at the milestone of getting COVID-19 vaccine shots to 70% of people ages 70 and older …
Recall proponents suspending effort to oust Douglas County School Board directors

The man spearheading a recall of four Douglas County School Board members says he is suspending the …
Douglas County School Board approves full, in-person learning for secondary students

A plan to send Douglas County middle and high schools back to in-person learning, five days a week has …

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Having a medical impact here and abroad. Dr. Terry Dunn honored for volunteer service, brings telemedicine to her practice

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Englewood city councilmember resigns after communist views were spotlighted

Englewood City Councilmember John Stone resigned, effective immediately, just after the start of …
As Colorado's 'blue' level expands, virus spread is at critical juncture

Even as Colorado's COVID-19 restrictions loosened in the past couple of months, the state continued …

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A very 2021 spring season at the Arvada Center

As the first-year anniversary of the COVID-19 shutdowns across the metro area nears, theaters continue to lead the way when it comes to connecting and entertaining audiences in innovative new ways. …

Landscape painting workshop set for Zoom presentation

“Let’s Paint a Wonderful Landscape” with local painter Brian Hubbell will be offered by Heritage …
Shroud of Turin at center of children’s story

Author Claudia Cangilla McAdam of Highlands Ranch is a classic storyteller with a master’s degree in …
A fair chance of festivals this summer

For those who didn’t get to watch fireworks or eat funnel cakes in 2020, this spring and summer could …

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BELLCO NAMED A TOP CREDIT UNION FOR 2021

Bellco Credit Union has been recognized as one of the top credit unions in the U.S. by GOBankingRates, a personal finance publication. View more Post your news

‘We know these stories exist’

Athena Project knows that it all starts with the stories of the artists to fully understand the …
SUE stomps back to Denver Museum of Nature & Science

For many people, the Tyrannosaurus rex is the dinosaur, and it’s easy to understand why. …

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Skyview gets partial break in basketball reclassification

Skyview High School got a 50-50 split of appeals to its classifications for boys and girls basketball for the two-year cycle that begins in 2022. The Colorado High School Activities …

League classification moves forward

Prairie View High School’s boys and girls basketball teams are going to play in the state’s newest …
Boys basketball: FLHS rallies, beats Eagle Ridge

FORT LUPTON -- Eagle Ridge Academy's boys basketball team started out strong but couldn't keep the …
Boys basketball: Fort Lupton still alive for state berth

Fort Lupton's boys basketball team is still in the hunt for a state playoff berth with one game left. But …

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Part 2 - Caring for Aging Parents – What to Consider

Part 2 of this article focuses on three action items to aid people who are concerned about caring for their aging parents – especially those parents who begin to show signs of diminished mental or physical capacity. View more Post your news

State wrestling schedule announced

AURORA -- The Colorado High School Activities Association announced the schedule for next week's …
Boys wrestling rankings

MONUMENT -- Here are the latest boys wrestling rankings from On the Mat Magazine: Class …
Girls wrestling: Regional tournament comes to Fort Lupton March 6

MONUMENT -- Here are the latest On the Mat rankings for girls wrestlng: 106 pounds: 3. Rylee …
Basketball in times of COVID-19

It’s a chance to watch a basketball game. In this case, it’s the Feb. 27 girls contest between …

Voices

A lifelong attraction to the hard stuff

A man walks into a bar with a large chunk of concrete and says to the bartender, “Give me a drink. And one for the road.” I like concrete. I’ve always liked concrete. Concrete is everywhere. …

Here’s to hope, habits and happiness

There is a popular statement among business professionals, owners, and salespeople, and it is based on …
Dragon Boat Film Festival fosters conversations

Conversation is one of the best ways to build a bond with another person. Not only that, but it provides …
The right question requires the right response

A nagging and recurring elbow injury had finally forced my hand to seek medical attention. After meeting …

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Colorado Needs to be Counted or Will Lose Out — Here's How NextFifty Initiative Can Help

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Booth at The Bawmann Group, 303-868-7972 DENVER, Colo., Jan. 27, 2020 – With hundreds of millions of dollars at stake in funding … View more Post your news

Pandemic diversion is one for the books

A man past sixty living alone with a small dog walks to his guest room where a little library of …
A Tyrannosaur named Sue

For many people, the Tyrannosaurus rex is the dinosaur, and it’s easy to understand why. …
Merging onto the highway of grace

A friend of mine had recently posted his frustrations about someone not thanking him for allowing …
Enjoy the journey on a search for the worst

Recently, Turner Classic Movies showed what many consider the worst movie ever made. “Plan 9 from …

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