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It’s time to celebrate the people, places and businesses that make our community shine. The ✨ Best of the Best ✨ contest is back, and this year it’s all about YOU having your say.

❗Vote here: https://www.coloradocommunitymedia.com/best_of/ 

Longtime disability service provider opens Littleton location Nearly 10,000 Coloradans rely on the state’s Medicaid Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver that provides them with the care they need while staying at home, rather than in an institution, according

Longtime disability service provider Support, Inc. has opened a new location in Littleton, offering residential, day and clinical services. www.littletonindependent.net/news/article_870c36bc-c8...

Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space anticipated to open this summer in Castle Rock New sites will be able to be explored this summer as the Town of Castle Rock is set to open some of the trails in the Lost Canyon Ranch Open

New sites will be able to be explored this summer as the Town of Castle Rock is set to open some of the trails in the Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space. www.douglascountynewspress.com/news/article_f75d6356-39...

Rock Canyon High School student launches at-home bakery Going into her senior year of high school, Hannah Zhang thought she had everything figured out, but she could have never imagined that one spontaneous decision would turn into the

One spontaneous decision led Hannah Zhang to turn a class at Rock Canyon High School into her dream business, Ready, Set, Loaf! www.highlandsranchherald.com/news/article_41c8e811-6b...

Parker high school seniors receive the Chick Evans Scholarship For about five years, Jeffery Armstrong, a senior at Chaparral High School, has been a caddie at Meridian Golf Course and after a loop last summer, he was walking to

Jeffery Armstrong, Krew Averett and Mindzie Madsen were among the 15 Colorado students to be awarded the Western Golf Association’s Chick Evans Scholarship. www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_558636a5-8a...

Arvada Mayor Pro Tem Randy Moorman delivers State of the City address  ""

Updates on homelessness, new hires and infrastructure were key topics at this year’s State of the City address, which was delivered by Arvada Mayor Pro Tem Randy Moorman on April 10 at Social Capitol. www.arvadapress.com/news/article_f59bb15d-6a...

Arvada man reunited with classic Chevy Bel Air more than 20 years after sale When Tim McChesney was a student at Arvada High School in 1975, his dad decided he wanted to get Tim and his twin brother Tim a car to get to

Tim McChesney was reunited with his classic Chevy Bel Air more than 20 years after selling it. www.arvadapress.com/news/article_4883de45-42...

After 21 years, fence surrounding Ketring Park tree comes down  In early October 2005, a heavy snowstorm hit Littleton. As snow piled up across the city, the weight became unbearable for a plains cottonwood tree that had lived in Ketring

The fence surrounding Ketring Park’s cottonwood tree has been removed after 21 years. www.littletonindependent.net/news/article_015cc2dc-7c...

Former Parker police officer faces ‘unlawful sexual conduct’ charges A former sergeant with the Parker Police Department is facing multiple charges after he allegedly took part in official misconduct and unlawful sexual conduct.

A former sergeant with the Parker Police Department is facing multiple charges after he allegedly took part in official misconduct and unlawful sexual conduct.
Details: www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_2320997d-8b...

Arvada declares Stage 1 drought: watering restrictions start April 15 After one of the driest winters on record in Colorado, the City of Arvada has declared a Stage 1 drought and will begin implementing mandatory watering restrictions on April 15.

After one of the driest winters on record in Colorado, the City of Arvada has declared a Stage 1 drought and will begin implementing mandatory watering restrictions on April 15. www.arvadapress.com/news/article_4b3545d3-3a...

303 Ramen closes after fire; building listed for sale After a fire on March 3 and subsequent discovery of asbestos, 303 Ramen in Olde Town Arvada apparently is closed for good, Realtor Scott Marcum said. The building, located at

No foolin': 303 Ramen in Olde Town seems to have permanently closed after a fire on March 3. The building is now for sale: www.arvadapress.com/news/article_ab2a6e64-7a...

GFiber now serving Highlands Ranch residents Last August, some residents near Town Center Drive in Highlands Ranch may have noticed some markings on the ground and light construction work as two separate utility companies began installing

GFiber, also known as Google Fiber, aims to offer services to all of Douglas County, starting with Highlands Ranch. www.douglascountynewspress.com/news/article_0f89e351-8e...

New Mexico murder suspect arrested in Lakewood The Colorado Bureau of Investigation assisted the New Mexico State Police in apprehending Jaime Gilbert Martinez, who was wanted on suspicion of first-degree murder.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation assisted the New Mexico State Police in apprehending Jaime Gilbert Martinez, who was wanted on suspicion of first-degree murder. www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_c3154ac0-36...

Link on Demand service extends into Parker After hearing from residents about the need for additional transportation services, the Link on Demand microtransit service is expanding once again, this time into Parker.

After hearing from residents about the need for additional transportation services, the Link on Demand microtransit service is expanding once again, this time into Parker.

What to expect? Find out here: www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_9e8824a8-c3...

Elbert County urges vigilance to prevent wildfires According to the USDA Forest Service, Elbert County has, on average, an 80% greater likelihood of wildfire than other U.S. counties. After an extremely dry and warm winter, the Elbert

After the warm, dry winter, the Elbert County Office of Emergency Management is asking community members to be vigilant this spring and summer and help mitigate fire risk. www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_c66f3a88-...

How Fly’n B Park came to be in Highlands Ranch On the northwest corner of Highlands Ranch sits Fly’n B Park, a place for the community to walk along trails and throw a fishing line off a dock.

Click the link below to get an understanding how Highlands Ranch’s Fly’n B Park came to be: www.douglascountynewspress.com/news/article_1fa9e095-ee...

Highlands Ranch teacher sentenced to Department of Corrections A Douglas County judge has sentenced a former Douglas County School District teacher, Tera Johnson-Swartz, 45, to 14 years in the Department of Corrections for sexually exploiting a child.

A Douglas County judge has sentenced a former Douglas County School District teacher, Tera Johnson-Swartz, 45, to 14 years in the Department of Corrections for sexually exploiting a child. www.douglascountynewspress.com/news/article_ad3086c9-90...

ACC to close Puma Cubs Early Learning Center Arapahoe Community College (ACC) has announced that it will be closing its child care center, Puma Cubs Early Learning Center (PCELC), at the end of the school year.

Arapahoe Community College (ACC) has announced that it will be closing its child care center, Puma Cubs Early Learning Center (PCELC), at the end of the school year. www.littletonindependent.net/news/article_8cff73ec-5d...

Fast as Pho opens, bringing speedy, healthy Vietnamese  When looking for a quick bite to eat, something deep-fried or grilled may come to mind, while a healthy, flavorful meal may seem out of reach. Now, Fast as Pho

Fast as Pho opened on Bowles Avenue on March 19, bringing a speedy, healthy Vietnamese option to the neighborhood. 🍜 www.jeffcotranscript.com/business/article_2836c47...

Where to properly dispose an American Flag in Parker Whether it’s a neighbor, a business or a government building, American flags are flown across Parker, but with the unpredictable Colorado weather, the flags can become worn and torn, leaving

A local Boy Scout troop has partnered with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4266 to perform flag retirement ceremonies to properly dispose of American flags in Parker.

Click the link for the details. www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_6efcee28-76...

Public mixed about potential Ramblewood development near Parker As a residential neighborhood known as Ramblewood is one step closer to being built near Parker, not everyone in the community agrees that the development fits the character of the

As a residential neighborhood known as Ramblewood is one step closer to being built near Parker, not everyone in the community agrees that the development fits the character of the area. www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_6ad39c3a-a8...

Jeffco Public Schools calls Department of Education investigation into district’s alleged transgender Title IX violation ‘erroneous’ The Jefferson County Public School District has called the U.S. Department of Education’s investigation into the district’s alleged violations of Title IX "erroneous," and says that it will continue to

Jeffco Schools has responded to a Department of Education probe into its policies for transgender students. Read full story: www.arvadapress.com/news/article_6c073c39-07...

Measles exposure location determined to be in Arvada People who visited Bout Time Pub & Grub, located at 5225 W. 80th Avenue in Arvada, from 8 p.m. on March 10 into the morning of March 11, specifically 12:30

People who visited Bout Time Pub & Grub, located at 5225 W. 80th Avenue in Arvada, from 8 p.m. on March 10 into the morning of March 11, specifically 12:30 a.m., may have been exposed to measles. Learn more: www.arvadapress.com/news/article_e60f7560-15...

Pennsylvania man arrested after nationwide sexual extortion investigation A man from Bensalem, Pennsylvania was arrested on March 9 after turning himself in to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office following a nationwide sexual exploitation investigation.

A Pennsylvania man turned himself in to Jefferson County Sheriff's on March 9 after a nationwide investigation into alleged sexual exploitation. www.arvadapress.com/news/article_01bfe727-83...

Mayor Simpson: ‘I have breast cancer, but it’s going to be OK’ When doctors found a cyst in Arvada Mayor Lauren Simpson’s chest in October 2024, they were initially unconcerned; the mass appeared to be among the 80% of biopsied breast lumps

Arvada Mayor Lauren Simpson announced that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will undergo treatment. www.arvadapress.com/news/article_362692b2-6d...

Highlands Ranch Water issues drought watch Due to the ongoing warm and dry conditions in the region, below-normal snowpack and an increase in water demand, a drought watch has been issued for the Highlands Ranch Water

Due to the ongoing warm and dry conditions in the region, below-normal snowpack and an increase in water demand, a drought watch has been issued for the Highlands Ranch Water service area. www.highlandsranchherald.com/news/article_3a56908d-fc...

DougCo deputy faces criminal charges following arrest in Parker A deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been terminated from the agency following his arrest in the Town of Parker.

A deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been terminated from the agency following his arrest in the Town of Parker. www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_971c6d43-1d...

Evergreen High School shooting investigation complete Five months after shots rang out at Evergreen High School, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation into the shooting is done.

Five months after shots rang out at Evergreen High School, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation into the shooting is done. www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_25e64376-bf...

Puppy stolen from Centennial pet store The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public in identifying and locating two suspects involved in the theft of a puppy from a Centennial pet store.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public in identifying and locating two suspects involved in the theft of a puppy from a Centennial pet store. Details: www.littletonindependent.net/news/article_ccb55c16-80...

Times Media Group to Acquire Moser Community Media, Expands Community News Footprint Into Texas Times Media Group (TMG), a leading community news publisher with operations across the Southwest, and Moser Community Media – also known as Texas Local Media Company – today jointly announced

“Local journalism matters because local communities matter,” said Steve Strickbine, Founder and Publisher of Times Media Group. “Our mission has always been simple and unwavering – to serve as a protector of community and a defender of truth.” (2/2) www.phoenix.org/times-media-...