Centennial Citizen

03/07/2025

🎉 The 2025 BEST of the BEST Contest is Here! 🎉

It’s time to celebrate the incredible people, businesses and services that make our communities shine! 🌟 It’s your chance to recognize those who make a real difference in our daily lives.

🗳 Vote now through April 15! Your voice decides the winners, so mark your calendar and make your vote count. https://coloradocommunitymedia.secondstreetapp.com/Centennial-Best-of-the-Best-2025/

03/05/2025

A trespassing call in Highlands Ranch led Douglas County deputies to solve a seven-year-old national kidnapping case. Abdul “Aziz” Khan, now 14, was found safe, bringing a long search to an unexpected resolution.

A call to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to report a trespassing in a Highlands Ranch neighborhood resulted in the recovery of a national kidnapping case.  “This call not only led to the apprehension of two suspects, but – unknown to everyone at the time – to the discovery of a missing...

02/25/2025

The Colorado High School Activities Association released the brackets for the girls and boys 5A and 6A state playoff tournament on Sunday, and teams will clash this week to begin a journey to the Denver Coliseum for glory.

Play-in rounds for the boys begin today, and the girls’ games will tip off tomorrow as teams scrape and claw to survive in a contested Colorado battleground.

Click the link for details.

Can you feel the spirit of March Madness in the air? The Colorado High School Activities Association released the brackets for the girls and boys 5A and 6A state playoff tournament on Sunday, and teams will clash this week to begin a journey to the Denver Coliseum for glory. Play-in rounds for the b...

02/10/2025

Harper, the last dog left when the Intermountain Humane Society shut down late last year, has found her forever family. Adopted by Centennial resident Stephanie Segaland, Harper is thriving — snuggling, playing and joyfully zooming around her new yard.

Harper, the last dog left when the Intermountain Humane Society shut down late last year, has found her forever family. Centennial resident Stephanie Segal, who lives with her three children in a house with a yard, brought Harper into their home on Jan. 26. “Oh my God, we love her,” she said. .....

02/05/2025

Rob Hanna, the executive director of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District, has resigned from his role. During a virtual special meeting on Feb. 4, Board Chair Pam Eller announced the resignation of Hanna, who was not present at the meeting, district spokesperson Becky Grubb said. Accordi...

02/05/2025

🚧 Drivers who travel on University Boulevard near C-470 should plan for minor traffic impacts throughout this year as construction crews build a new pedestrian bridge. provides all the details you need to know.

Drivers who travel on University Boulevard near C-470 should plan for minor traffic impacts throughout this year as construction crews build a new pedestrian bridge. Drivers can expect weekday single-lane closures on northbound and southbound University Boulevard with occasional closures of the C-47...

01/31/2025

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office School Resource K9 unit is making an impact on local communities by providing both therapy and tracking services.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office School Resource K9 unit is making an impact on local communities by providing both therapy and tracking services. These specially trained dogs are not only assisting with search efforts, but also offering emotional support and fun to students in schools through...

01/30/2025

On May 6, voters in the South Suburban Parks and Recreation district will elect individuals to fill three seats on its five-member board. Here’s how you can run for the board and how you can vote in the election.

The self-nomination period is open for individuals interested in serving on the South Suburban Parks and Recreation Board of Directors for the upcoming term. On May 6, voters in the parks and recreation district will elect individuals to fill three seats on the five-member board, where all board mem...

01/14/2025

Across the country, young people are dropping out of organized sports. The share of kids ages 6 to 17 who participated in a team sport dropped by nearly 5 percentage points between 2017 and 2022. The decline isn’t primarily because kids are losing interest. Rather, what they’re losing is access — especially as the cost of participation continues to rise.

Enjoy this guest column by Dr. Brian Hainline.

Across the country, young people are dropping out of organized sports. The share of kids ages 6 to 17 who participated in a team sport dropped by nearly 5 percentage points between 2017 and 2022. The decline isn’t primarily because kids are losing interest. Rather, what they’re losing is access ...

01/13/2025

Stay connected with everything happening in Douglas County! 🌟 Follow the new Douglas County News-Press page for the latest local news, events and community updates. 📰📍 Don’t miss a beat—follow today!

01/13/2025

Did you receive a phone call claiming there’s a warrant out for your arrest? Chances are, it’s a scam. Local sheriff’s offices are sharing valuable tips to help you recognize and avoid fraudulent calls that impersonate law enforcement agencies.

In November, Sandy Barber received a phone call from a number she didn’t recognize. When she picked up, a man on the line told her he was an officer with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and that there was a warrant out for Barber’s arrest because she didn’t show up for a court hearing. ...

12/26/2024

Once your Christmas festivities are over, your tree can have a second life through one of several tree recycling programs in Arapahoe County. provides all the information you need to know before getting rid of your Christmas tree! 🎄

Once your Christmas festivities are over, your tree can have a second life through one of several tree recycling programs in Arapahoe County. Littleton/Englewood South Suburban Parks and Recreation is partnering with the City of Littleton to offer free tree recycling at Cornerstone Park at 5150 S. W...

12/20/2024

Big News for Fans! Netflix has announced an upcoming documentary about legendary Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway. 🏈 The film promises a behind-the-scenes look at Elway’s journey. Here are five things we hope they address in the documentary.

Though a release date has yet to be announced, the feature, titled “Elway”, will be produced by another Denver quarterback legend in Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions along with NFL Films and Skydance Sports.

11/22/2024

After being hit and run over by a vehicle during an apparent road rage incident, the victim was recently released from the hospital, Littleton police said.

The suspect is facing several felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder.

After being hit and run over by a vehicle during an apparent road rage incident, the victim was recently released from the hospital, Littleton police said. Milton Mora, 43, went to the hospital on Oct. 14 with “severe facial and cervical spine injuries and a substantial risk of death,” according...

11/19/2024

Republican Jeff Baker will serve another term representing District 3 on the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners, after narrowly defeating Democrat Scott Brown in the race.

Republican Jeff Baker will serve another term representing District 3 on the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners, after narrowly defeating Democrat Scott Brown in the race. According to unofficial results, Baker led Brown by a less than 3% margin as of Nov. 15. Brown conceded to Baker on N...

10/25/2024

: Almost a year after a 73-year-old Centennial man was found dead in his vehicle, the suspect has been sentenced to 60 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections. Details:

Nearly a year after a 73-year-old Centennial man was found dead  in his vehicle, the suspect has been sentenced to 60 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.  At about 12:25 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2023, local law enforcement found Michael David Lohmeier deceased in a car parked in the parking lo...

10/11/2024

Local governments and nonprofits are piecing together a plan to shelter unhoused people this winter after the nonprofit Severe Weather Shelter Network shut down permanently over the summer. The faith-based network, which coordinated emergency overnight shelter in churches during blizzards and cold s...