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RECALL: Herbal Supplement KRATOM has SALMONELLA contamination & opioid association; Gardner talks Opioid crisis

Local retailer recalls kratom products because of potential Salmonella contamination Company name: Club 13 Products: Kratom powder and capsules (an herbal supplement taken by pill or used in drinks such as tea):Read More

April at the DAM: UNCORKED RESERVE AND AFTERGLO RETURNS; DÍA DEL NIÑO CELEBRATES CHILDREN: DEGAS CONTINUES A PASSION FOR PERFECTION; DRAWN TO GLAMOUR AND MORE

Celebrate a flowering of creativity in April Visit the Denver Art Museum (DAM) and the Golden Triangle Creative District to celebrate Día del Niño, Uncorked Reserve and Uncorked AFTERGLO, participate Read More

Putting children first; Pinwheels for prevention

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. Arapahoe County raises awareness this April with Prevention Pinwheel Gardens across County buildings. Thank you Commissioners Nancy Sharpe,Read More

Inmate released by mistake — CAN YOU FIND ME?

Brighton, Colo. – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Joseph Alan Yost, DOB 071864, a white male 5’10” tall 185lbs with brown hair and Read More

Prison sentence for man who killed Aurora woman

An Aurora man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for killing a woman whose body was later dumped in Clear Creek County. Shawrae Butler, 22, accepted a plea Read More

Egg producers team up with Ronald McDonald House, local food banks

When: 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, March 29 Where: Ronald McDonald Family Room at the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (2001 N. High St. in Denver) Contact: Eric Brown, (970) 415-2899, *protected email* The local Read More

DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM HOSTS LOW SENSORY MORNINGS

Denver’s Aquarium will open early for Special Needs — once a month WHAT: For some adults and children with sensory sensitivity and special needs, the Downtown Aquarium’s exhibits can be a Read More

Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Lyons — invasive, highly destructive tree pest

LYONS, CO – State officials have confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) – an invasive, highly destructive tree pest – in the Town of Lyons in northern Boulder Read More

Downed line leads to power outage in and around Byers, Deer Trail

by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor At approximately 12 p.m. today (Friday, March 23), residents in the Byers and Deer Trail zip codes lost power after strong winds blew down a Read More

ArapCo plans telephone town hall meeting March 12

Talk to your County Commissioner and Elected Official, share your ideas, ask questions and give us your feedback. All Telephone Town Halls are 1 hour and begin promptly at 7 Read More