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Engaging more than 300,000 readers weekly, Colorado Community Media is the Denver Metro Area's largest source of hyper-local news and advertising.

Engaging more than 300,000 readers weekly, Colorado Community Media is the Denver Metro Area's largest community media outlet. We have 18 community newspapers covering four counties from Jefferson, Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

08/16/2024

EchoStar Corp., recently merged with DISH Network, reports an 8.8% revenue loss for mid-year 2024, continuing a trend of financial challenges. 📉 reports that the company is in discussions to address necessary financing.

EchoStar Corp., which merged with DISH Network earlier this year, reported an 8.8% year-over-year loss in revenue in its mid-year 2024 financial results. The company reported a total revenue of $7.97 billion for the six months ending June 30, compared to $8.74 billion in the same period a year ago.....

08/16/2024

Highlands Ranch is facing a moderate drought, and the Centennial Water and Sanitation District urges residents to conserve water. Limiting outdoor watering, fixing leaks, and helping keep the water clean are all ways you can help. 💧

The recent record-breaking heat has taken its toll. Highlands Ranch is in a moderate drought. And, with more high temperatures forecasted, the Centennial Water and Sanitation District is encouraging residents to be mindful of their water usage. The water district, which serves the Highlands Ranch ...

08/16/2024

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined public officials in Westminster to discuss pressing consumer issues like junk fees, AI scams, and medical debt. Monte Whaley reports that residents are urged to report fraud and protect their rights. Learn more about your consumer rights below.

The worst move consumers can make when they have been ripped off is to slink into a corner and pretend it did not happen, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser told a Westminster audience Thursday. “Please tell us if something happened to you,” Weiser said. “Let people know…you have rights a...

08/16/2024

In a heartfelt tribute, the Highlands Ranch American Legion Post 1260 has been renamed in honor of Army Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Falkel, who gave his life in Afghanistan 19 years ago.🎖️ shares his story and legacy below:

Before it was Civic Green Park, it was an open field where Jeff Falkel and his son, Chris, lived countless memories together. Now, decades later, Falkel returned to create another lasting memory, this time in his son’s honor. It was the same day 19 years ago that Chris, a 22-year-old Army staff ...

08/16/2024

Littleton Public Schools' special transportation task force has proposed new policies to enhance bus safety, focusing on students with disabilities. reports that key recommendations include extended video footage reviews and improved incident reporting.

It has been over four months since a Littleton Public Schools bus paraprofessional was arrested on child abuse charges. In that time, parents pushed for change and worked with school officials in a task force focused on special transportation. Now, district officials are considering a permanent plan...

08/16/2024

Keeping kids safe during the school year starts the moment they board the school bus. 🚌 It’s illegal to pass a bus with its stop-arm extended and lights flashing, and drivers must stop at least 20 feet away from the bus until the lights are off.

Part of keeping kids safe during the school year starts the second they get on the school bus every morning. While school buses have the tools to indicate kids are getting on and off the bus, other drivers in the community also have the responsibility to abide by the bus’ rules. Drivers can even...

08/16/2024

Eaglecrest High School’s own Jordyn Poulter fought back from a devastating knee injury to win silver at the Paris Olympics with Team USA Volleyball! 🏐🥈 Now she’s back home, ready to elevate U.S. volleyball in the new League One Volleyball.

PARIS – For Eaglecrest High School grad Jordyn Poulter, just being healthy enough to compete in her second Olympic Games was a major achievement. Coming home with a silver medal is an added bonus. “I think what makes this group so special is we each individually have had different things to over...

08/16/2024

Thornton city crews are on the scene of a second sewage spill this summer at a local mobile home park, Friendly Village of the Rockies. There is no contamination of drinking water, but Niver Creek is affected and should be avoided.

For the second time this summer, Thornton city crews cleaned up a sewage spill at a mobile home park. City officials say the spill from Friendly Village of the Rockies earlier this week did not contaminate the city’s drinking water supply. Crews from the city’s Infrastructure Department were ale...

08/16/2024

🎒✏️ Students in Littleton Public Schools returned to class this year, bringing fresh opportunities and new programs, leaders anticipate this school year will bring growth and connection. reports further on the excitement for this school year below:

Students filtered through the front doors of their schools this week, sporting their new backpacks and smiles. It was a bright start as the students kicked off the new school year. As classes get started, Littleton Public Schools leaders are also brimming with anticipation, excited for new relations...

08/15/2024

Pirates B***y wins big at Holly Creek Retirement Community’s annual boat regatta, raising over $2,600 for the Alzheimer's Association. From the creative boat designs to the intense competition, it was an unforgettable event for a great cause! 🛶💜

Audience members cheered as a cardboard vessel called Pirates B***y sailed into first place at a recent boat regatta. It beat a boat called Smile & Wave in the final heat, claiming the championship title for the 13th annual event. The regatta, held by Holly Creek Retirement Community in Centennial,....

08/15/2024

Douglas County Republicans and U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert are pushing for a united front to flip seats and make major inroads for the GOP across Colorado. reports that the party has endorsed local candidates and hosted unity events to strengthen their front.

A rift among Colorado’s conservatives, embodied in the Colorado Republican Party’s divisive approach to campaigning, including primary endorsements, is being addressed by some with showings of unity. Douglas County Republicans and the party’s nominee for 4th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. L...

08/15/2024

Residents of Wolhurst Mobile Home Park are worried about potential rent hikes as Havenpark Communities takes over. 🏡💰 reports that despite assurances from Havenpark about maintaining affordability, many residents are still concerned.

If the residents at Wolhurst mobile home park had more options, they might not be so worried about welcoming a new landlord. The reason they don’t have many options is twofold: residents’ incomes are modest, or even fixed, yet the costs of housing in Littleton and across the Front Range have sky...

08/15/2024

UPDATE: The crash on I-70 near Ward Road this morning has resulted in three confirmed fatalities and three others being hospitalized. The highway remains closed in both directions through the Wheat Ridge area. More updates below:

Three fatalities have been confirmed in the major crash that closed Interstate 70 near Ward Road Thursday morning. Three other people were taken to local hospitals for their injuries. As of 1:30 p.m., I-70 was closed in both directions through the Wheat Ridge area. Eastbound lanes are closed at the....

08/15/2024

Littleton is taking steps towards safer streets with the potential adoption of Vision Zero, a program aimed at eliminating traffic-related deaths and severe injuries. 🚸🚦 Integrating these principles into the "Safer Streets Littleton" campaign, means enhanced safety in school zones and improved sidewalks.

As officials in Littleton grapple with ways to make streets safer for all people throughout the city, it might adopt an approach similar to other cities, envisioning zero traffic-related deaths. It’s called Vision Zero, an international campaign focused on eliminating “all traffic fatalities and...

08/15/2024

BREAKING: Two juveniles have been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after allegedly firing over a dozen shots at an Englewood police car on August 11th. No injuries were reported.

Two juveniles have been arrested and are facing attempted first-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting at an Englewood police car. At around 11 p.m. on Aug. 11, a police officer attempted to stop a red Jeep Grand Cherokee for a defective vehicle violation near Dartmouth Avenue and Shohone St...

08/15/2024

⛳🚗 Happy Canyon Road will close to through traffic from August 19th-25th during the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. Expect heavy congestion and plan alternate routes. shares more details on parking, event access, and traffic below:

Heavy traffic is expected in the Castle Pines area amid the BMW Championship golf tournament. Here's what drivers should know.

08/15/2024

Tickets for the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club are selling out fast, but the military community can still attend for free! 🎖️ Enjoy the tournament from August 20th-25th and join the special opening ceremony on August 22nd.

Many of the tickets for the BMW Championship, Aug. 20-25 at Castle Pines Golf Club, are sold out. But the military community still has a chance to see the top 50 PGA players in the world compete in the FedExCup Playoffs. Members of the military will also be honored in a special opening ceremony at [...

08/15/2024

Westminster City Councilors will only be considering candidates within the city’s ranks to fill the city manager’s chair, ensuring a quick decision. 🏛️ Monte Whaley reports that the decision was made in hopes of maintaining continuity among leadership.

Westminster City Councilors will not have to look very far to find a new city manager. City Councilors this week said they would only consider candidates from within the city’s ranks to fill the city manager’s chair. Seeking out only internal candidates for the city’s top job ensures it will b...

08/15/2024

BREAKING: A major crash near Ward Road has shut down I-70 in both directions, causing significant delays. Eastbound is closed at 6th Avenue, and Westbound is closed at Kipling Street. More updates to follow.

A major crash near Ward Road has closed Interstate 70 in both directions. Authorities confirm lengthy delays are expected for anyone commuting through Wheat Ridge and surrounding areas. Eastbound I-70 is closed at the 6th Avenue, while westbound I-70 is closed at Kipling Street, according to Colorad...

08/15/2024

A Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy has been placed on administrative leave after his K-9 attacked a child and their dad, who intervened, while off-duty. According to , the incident is still under investigation. Details:

A Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy has been placed on administrative leave after his K-9 attacked two people while off-duty. The incident, which happened Aug. 11 near the deputy’s Castle Rock home, is still under investigation, both Castle Rock and Jeffco Sheriff’s personnel confirmed. Around...

08/15/2024

🏅 Lakewood senior residents from The Courtyard and Lakewood Estates took the spirit of the Olympics into their own hands with friendly games. From bean bag baseball to water cup pong, they proved that fun has no age limit. A story from

Though the closing ceremony already wrapped up the 2024 Paris Olympics, locals in Lakewood are not ready for the competitive fire to go out. Two independent living homes in the city — The Courtyard at Lakewood and Lakewood Estates — have been clashing in recent weeks with their own makeshift O...

08/14/2024

🗳️ 🏫 Douglas County Superintendent Erin Kane is asking for a $490 million bond to build new schools and address a growing maintenance backlog. The bond would not increase taxes and will be on the November ballot if approved by the board.

Douglas County Superintendent Erin Kane says hundreds of millions of dollars are needed to build new schools and to bring existing ones into good condition. She has asked the school board to put a $490 million bond on the November ballot to see if voters support paying for a range of improvements. T...

08/14/2024

💧 Westminster City Council debated a letter from Councilor Amber Hott asking the county to address potential water contamination from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. The airport’s proximity to Standley Lake, a vital water source for residents, causes concern.

Westminster City Councilors this week nixed sending a letter penned by a fellow councilor to Jefferson County Commissioners asking for cooperation in detecting and containing contaminants allegedly streaming from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport into local water supplies. The letter from Councilo...

08/14/2024

🪖👱‍♀️ Parker resident Amaranda Teany graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, a dream of hers since childhood. Her graduation comes on the 50th anniversary of the service academy admitting women, a historic milestone in history. tells Teany’s story below:

From the mountains to the sea, Parker resident Amaranda Maureen Teany has joined a select group of Amerians after graduating from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Teany’s personal achievement comes in a year that marks a milestone in U.S. history. It is the 50th anniversary of the service acade...

08/14/2024

Since 2020 under new leadership, the Evergreen High School Cougars football team secured three winning seasons. 🏈 Matt Van Praag, the head coach, states that with few upperclassmen left, this season will be all about rebuilding and connection. Read more from below:

Matt Van Praag took over the head coaching job for Evergreen High School football in 2020 after a decade of assistant coaching experience for the program, and quickly hit the ground running. Under Van Praag, the Cougars enjoyed three straight winning seasons. If you look at 2023, it may seem like ...

08/14/2024

Douglas County is bringing back its Wildfire Mitigation Cost-Share program, providing a 50% financial match to homeowners – up to $5,000 – to increase community safety and resilience to wildfires. reports further on the program and how you can apply.

Want to reduce wildfire risk on your property? Douglas County might help you pay for it. Here's how the program works and how to apply.

08/14/2024

It’s often said that the most emotionally difficult finish for an Olympic athlete is fourth place — just one spot away from going home with a medal.🚣‍♀️ Highlands Ranch’s Jessica Thoennes has now had that experience twice now in women’s rowing. Ed Klajman reports further on her performance and the outcome below:

PARIS – At the Olympics, it’s often said the most emotionally difficult finish an athlete can have is fourth place – just one spot away from coming home with a medal. Highland Ranch’s Jessica Thoennes has now had that experience for a second consecutive time. The rower finished fourth in the...

08/14/2024

Adam’s County Commissioners unanimously decided that a crematorium addition to a funeral home was not welcome in ⚱️🏭 Read more from Monte Whaley about the decision below:

The Adams County Commissioners Tuesday unanimously decided a funeral home crematorium is not a welcome addition to a largely industrial area that has long tried to change into homes, retail stores and community uses. By a 5-0 vote, the commissioners turned down a request from A Better Place Funeral....

08/13/2024

The Elizabeth School Board voted to create a Sensitive Topic Book List and to eliminate classroom libraries. 📚❌ In the unanimously decided vote, children are encouraged to keep books either from the board-approved school library or from home.

The Elizabeth School Board voted at its Aug. 12 meeting to create a Sensitive Topic Book List and to eliminate classroom libraries from Elizabeth classrooms. The new Library Services Guiding Protocols, a list of 19 temporarily suspended books, and a draft of books on the ESD Sensitive Topics List ca...

08/13/2024

Swim Across America returns for its seventh annual open water swim at Chatfield Reservoir August 17th. 🏊 The nonprofit raises money for cancer research funds for the Children’s Hospital Colorado, and brings survivors and those impacted by cancer together.

This year marks the seventh annual open water swim for the nonprofit on Aug. 17, which raises cancer research funds for Children's Hospital Colorado. Many of the participating swimmers are cancer survivors or swimming for a loved one impacted by cancer.

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