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High teacher ratings scrutinized
Trailblazer Elementary School Principal Linda Schneider says 70 percent of her teachers are “highly effective” under the Douglas County School District’s new evaluation system.
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Littleton officer dies in accident
A Littleton police officer was killed in a traffic crash in Aurora on May 6.
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Cabela’s hiring 200 in Lone Tree
Cabela’s has started the interview process to fill 200 positions at its Lone Tree store, which is scheduled to open Aug. 15.
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‘Duck Dynasty’ coming to Castle Rock courtesy of The Rock Christian Academy
It will be “Duck Dynasty” central at the Douglas County Event Center when the Robertsons come to town.
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Fire destroys home of three young people
A fire completely destroyed a small home at 5868 S. Rapp St. on the afternoon of May 14.
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Ponderosa, Chap among Newsweek's 'best high schools'
Ponderosa High School Principal Chuck Puga waited four years to see his school’s name on Newsweek’s annual America’s Best High Schools list. His patience finally was rewarded.
Douglas County, Colorado, Douglas County School District, Newsweek, Ponderosa High School, Chuck Puga, John Carson, Comments (0)Arvada enacts water restrictions
Due to drought conditions in the state, the city of Arvada has enacted water restrictions for this spring and summer.
Arvada, Drought, Water Restrictions, Water, Watering Comments (0)The dangers of juice fasting
As Joe Cross’s documentary film “Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead” picks up steam in 2012, I thought it might be a good idea to revisit juice fasting or, more accurately, the wisdom and safety of losing weight and/or detoxing one’s body through prolonged periods of a “juice-only” diet. What ap…
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Student overwhelmed by scholarship win
As the only Douglas County student to win a 2013 Daniels Fund scholarship, Emily Thermos stood alone at the state Capitol on April 22. When the winners’ names were announced, she burst into tears. A photograph of that moment wound up on “The Tonight Show,” with host Jay Leno quipping it a…
Douglas County, Colorado, Daniels Fund, Emily Thermos, Thunderridge High School, Comments (0)Recreational marijuana industry banned
The Englewood City Council approved an ordinance on second reading prohibiting all aspects of the recreational marijuana industry in the city.
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Mountain lion activity up in Ute Pass: Residents living in lion country should take precautions
Over the last three or four weeks there have been at least four verified cases of one or more mountain lions catching and eating pet dogs in the area between Chipita Park and Crystola.
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Firefighters ‘pained’ by chief’s leadership
Tensions in Littleton Fire Rescue have come to a head, with the Littleton Firefighters Association passing a vote of no confidence in Chief John Mullin.
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Highlands Ranch historian dies at 80
Longtime president of the Highlands Ranch Historical Society, founder of the garden club, pilot, writer, HRCA delegate for 14 years and proud Daughter of the American Revolution, Caroline Smith, died just before dawn May 9 after a six-month …
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Several family members point finger at Mark Redwine in Dylan's disappearance
Elaine Redwine just wants her son, Dylan Redwine, home and she hopes that her ex-husband had nothing to do with his disappearance but she said it is possible.
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Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center adopts young wolf
The Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center has a new resident and ambassador-in-training just in time for Wolfstock 2013, a Memorial Day fundraiser for fire prevention. Keyni (pronounced keen-eye) is an 8-week-old full-blooded wolf puppy that was rescued from the home of an older couple in F…
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Centennial watering restrictions begin in April
A dry winter across the state and low mountain snowpack has led many Centennial water districts to start residential and commercial watering restrictions earlier than normal.
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Legend’s class of 2013 raised the bar
Legend High School’s 431 graduating Titans leave big shoes for next year’s seniors to fill.
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Officer’s Last Call in Big Thompson Canyon
“I’m stuck, I’m right in the middle of it, I can’t get out...about half mile East of Drake on the highway. Tell them to get out of the low area down below. And soon as the water starts picking up … (static)… high ground… “ Colorado State Highway Patrol Sergeant Hugh Purdy’s last radio…
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Fallen Marine laid to rest
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps served as pallbearers for Cpl. David Sonka, 23, of Parker, a Marine dog-handler who was killed in Afghanistan May 4. Gov. John Hickenlooper was among hundreds of mourners who attended Sonka's funeral at Mission Hills Church in Littleton shortly before he w…
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Castle Rock approves WISE agreement with Denver and Aurora water
Castle Rock Town Council became the latest water provider to sign on to the Water Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency agreement, joining the WISE partnership with a unanimous vote of approval.
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From brown water to sinkhole, district woes persist
Troubles keep mounting for the Florissant Water & Sanitation District when a water main broke the afternoon of May 7. By the time officials turned off the main, 80,000 gallons of chlorinated water had flooded the road at Hillside Drive and left a cavernous sinkhole.
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Castle Rock breaks ground on 225-acre regional park
The day they broke ground on the Philip S. Miller Park, town leaders called it the crown jewel of Castle Rock.
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DCC student dies playing 'choking game'
The Discovery Canyon Campus community is grieving the loss of one of their own after a student tragically died after engaging in what is known as the “choking game.”
Sean Hill, Death, Choking Game, Jordan, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, Sean, Academy School District 20, Fainting Game, Tri-lakes Tribune Comments (0)Supermarket closing May 5
Large banners hanging above the three entrances to the King Soopers store at Belleview Avenue and Federal Boulevard announce the store will close May 5.
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Two recent incidents involving openly carried firearms in Jefferson County facilities led county officials to suggest the practice be limited.
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Castle Rock police commander John Anderson announces run for sheriff
A commander with the Castle Rock Police Department has announced he will run for Douglas County sheriff.
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Castle Rock switches to chloramine to treat drinking water
The Castle Rock Plum Creek water treatment plant will be the first to treat the town’s drinking water with chloramine, after years of treating water with chlorine.
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Larry Lindholm dies
Surrounded by mountains, rolling hillsides and lush trees, Larry Lindholm was a man of the West who found sustenance in the land, in open space and wild pastures.
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Third dog killed, 'fearless' coyote blamed
A coyote struck again in Lone Tree recently, snatching and killing a small dog near Sweetwater Park.
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HRHS grads’ accomplishments lengthy
Describing all the accomplishments of Highlands Ranch High School’s class of 2013 would take a very long time, Principal Jerry Goings said.
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Committee to look at recreational sales of marijuana
The town of Palmer Lake is forming a committee to look at state marijuana regulations and to decide whether or not to allow the sale of recreational marijuana within the town.
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Marine from Parker killed in Afghanistan
Friends and family members are mourning the loss of a U.S. Marine from Parker who was killed in Afghanistan.
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Rock Canyon seniors on path of dreams
Rock Canyon High School’s 2013 graduating class helped several children with life-threatening illnesses realize their wishes. Now, they’re leaving the school to pursue their own dreams.
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Couple kicks off civil unions in Littleton
It’s not every couple that can say they were both Eagle Scouts.
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Man ready to face ‘death’ head on
To Barclay Williamson, it makes perfect sense to pay $600 to travel halfway across the country to be physically brutalized and psychologically tortured for up to 72 hours with no sleep in something called a “Death Race” — and there isn’t even a prize if you win.
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Grandparents adopt as cancer closes in
When Pete Graham entered his second marriage, he had no way of knowing his bride would bring him an unconventional family to fill his golden years. His greatest heartache is that he will likely raise that family on his own.
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State offers new online fishing resource
Whether you're a seasoned angler or you've never picked up a rod, finding a place to fish in Colorado has never been easier! Colorado Parks and Wildlife has launched several new tools for anglers ready to enjoy everything Colorado fishing has to offer.
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Apartments, condos see problems tied to pot legalization
As Colorado details how pot smokers can legally light up, homeowner associations and apartment complexes are starting to feel the effects.
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Man charged with officer’s death out on bail (Updated)
The man charged with causing Littleton Police Officer Kevin Denner’s death is free on $50,000 bond.
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City staff urges denial for Broadstone
A frustrated developer met with a mostly hostile crowd May 16 in an attempt to defend his project, just two days after city staff declared it unworkable.
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Circular systems in the water
Community and urban gardens are giving people new sustainable ways to produce food, and Lakewood’s Colorado Aquaponics is spreading word about a fast-growing new food producing method.
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