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school threat

This is a message to provide clarity on an evolving situation. While the FBI and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office continue to take the lead on investigating a credible threat, CDPS Read More

Park County Sheriff, Maggie Long Task Force release sketch of third suspect

BAILEY, Colo.- The Park County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Maggie Long Task Force, released a third sketch of an individual who officials believe may have been involved in Read More

BOLO injury hit and run

ADAMS COUNTY – Investigators with the Colorado State Patrol are asking the public for anyone who may be a witness or have information related to an injury hit and run Read More

Kate Greenberg, Colorado’s new ag commissioner, on climate change and mental health in rural America

by John Herrick Colorado Independent The 31-year-old takes the helm at a time when water scarcity and economics pose major challenges to western farmers Kate Greenberg, 31, has spent most of Read More

Byers boys to play in 2A Great Eight Thursday

by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor BYERS — The Byers boys picked up two wins in the 2A Region 7 Tournament March 1-2 and advanced to the 2A Great Eight at Read More

Indian boys to make regional trip to the Springs

by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor AURORA — Wins by the Strasburg boys in the Patriot League consolation semifinals and fifth-place game last week propelled them into one of the last Read More

Press Release: Governor Polis Proclaims March 1 – 7 as Colorado Weights and Measures Week

(DENVER) – Gov. Polis has issued a proclamation declaring March 1 – 7 as Weights and Measures Week in Colorado. Each year, the first week in March commemorates the signing Read More

Strasburg High School Blood Drive

Where: Strasburg High School When: Friday Mar 1st, 2019 Time: 9 am – 2 pm Come support Mary, Jersey, and Ashley to Strasburg High School and Read More

Colorado Legislature OK’s changes to presidential electors

By JAMES ANDERSON Associated Press DENVER (AP) _ The Democrat-controlled Legislature approved a bill Thursday calling for Colorado to join other states in casting presidential electoral votes for the winner Read More

Bennett girls to play in Frontier League fifth-place game Saturday

by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor SHERIDAN — The Bennett Lady Tigers outlasted KIPP Denver Collegiate 29-23 in the Frontier League Tournament consolation semifinals Feb.20 and will tip off Saturday’s conference Read More