Colorado Community Media

Colorado Community Media operates 20 local newspapers and websites throughout the Denver Metropolitan area. As the biggest family-owned community newspaper organization in the Rocky Mountain region, we bridge the gap between residents and local businesses.

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Douglas County judge denies former Douglas County commissioner’s request for a summary judgement

19 hours ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Haley Lena

Former Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas was stymied in her request for attorney fees when a judge ruled against her in a lawsuit she filed against her former colleagues. “While we respect the decision of the Douglas County District Court, we believe that the decision is (in) error, and that the Supreme Court should rule on this important issue,” Thomas told the Douglas County News-Press.
Deputy City Manager Don Wick named next Arvada City Manager

1 day ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Rylee Dunn

After a nationwide search that resulted in two separate rounds of finalists, Arvada’s next city manager will be someone who’s been there all along, Deputy City Manager Don Wick. The selection of Wick was announced at an April 22 city council meeting and comes after the second round of finalists attended a public meet-and-greet event and participated in interviews with members of city council.
Colorado State Judiciary Committee passes bill aimed at increasing the penalty for careless driving

1 day ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Haley Lena

In an effort to hold negligent drivers accountable, more than 25 advocates and families of crash victims from across the state testified mid-April at the Colorado state Capitol in support of Senate Bill 25-281 to increase the penalty for careless driving resulting in death. “Somehow society has normalized that vulnerable road user deaths are accidents,” said Teri Vogel, a Parker resident.
Douglas County school board votes to close 3 elementary schools, shift sixth grade to middle school

1 day ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Suzie Glassman

The Douglas County Board of Education voted on Tuesday night to approve a reorganization that will close three elementary schools in Highlands Ranch and transition sixth graders to middle school, starting in the 2026-27 school year.
Douglas County commissioners violated law on open meetings, lawsuit claims

1 day ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Haley Lena

Highlands Ranch state Rep. Bob Marshall, former Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas and Lone Tree resident Julie Gooden have come together as “concerned citizens of Douglas County” to file a lawsuit against the Douglas County commissioners following a series of alleged non-public meetings that violated Colorado Open Meetings Law. “I have always worked for good government,” said Thomas, who served as a commissioner for eight years.
Lack of immediate 911 call at Ralston Valley High School sparks safety concerns

1 day ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Suzie Glassman

In September, a Ralston Valley High School student walked into the school clinic after a suspected head injury.
9th annual Columbine Day of Service honors lives lost with community action

5 days ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Suzie Glassman

More than 1,000 students, staff and community members from Columbine High School participated in the ninth annual Columbine Day of Service on Friday, April 18. Traditionally observed on April 20 to mark the anniversary of the 1999 tragedy, this yearâ€™s event was moved to avoid overlapping with Easter weekend. The day brings the community together in remembrance of the 14 lives lost by engaging in acts of kindness and service.
Co-defendant in rock throwing murder trial admits to lying to authorities about who killed Alexa Bartell

5 days ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Rylee Dunn

A day after co-defendant Zachary Kwak testified against Joseph Koenig — who allegedly threw the rock that killed Alexa Bartell on April 19, 2023 — Nicholas Karol-Chik, who has pleaded guilty to lesser charges in the case in exchange for his testimony, took the stand.
Records on Main in Littleton will have its soft opening on April 26

6 days ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Isabel Pastor Guzman |Isabel C. Guzmán

In the heart of Denver’s metro area, iconic shops like Wax Trax Records and Mutiny Information Cafe have long defined the region’s vinyl culture. Soon, vinyl enthusiasts can find records in downtown Littleton at Records on Main, a family-run record store set to open at 2430 W. Main St.The story behind Records on Main is as compelling as its collection. Cassie Cherin recently found herself organizing the soft launch of her dad’s record store.
Who are the candidates running for the South Metro Fire Rescue board of directors?

6 days ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Haley Lena

This spring, registered voters within the South Metro Fire Rescue Districts 2, 6 and 7 will have a chance to vote for who they want to see serve on the board of directors. The South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District is governed by a seven-member board of directors who are responsible for tasks such as looking at demands for service, cost operations, providing safety to first responders and the community by appointing and supervising the fire chief and district legal counsel.