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Wildlife officials warn of dangers of mixing domestic livestock, wild bighorn sheep

“Goats for weed management have been advertised as a win-win,” said Area Wildlife Manager Jason Duetsch. “Although that is in many cases true, it’s also true that they result in a lose-lose scenario in areas where wild sheep are near.”

Bikes now available for checkout in Commerce City

                            Rolling out just in time for summer It’s time to ride! Bicycles are now available forRead More

Arapahoe County to host drive-thru celebration for area foster care families

The Collaborative Foster Care Program (CFCP) is hosting a drive-thru event to show its appreciation for all certified foster and kinship parents in the program, and to raise awareness around foster care parenting. The event will be held Saturday,Read More

The superintendents of 12 Denver metro school districts are asking state health officials to end mandatory quarantines for students who are exposed to COVID-19 at school.

COVID-19 cases are trending upward in Colorado, with the biggest upticks occurring among middle and high school-aged children.

17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office to Release Doves in Honor of Crime Victims

“The 10 victims of the tragic shooting in Boulder and their loved ones will be on our minds as we release doves in memory of those who have lost their lives as victims of crime and in service to victims of crime.”

COVID-19 Summer Outlook Telephone Town Hall

What summer will look like in Colorado?

Photos Needed

What we can’t print we’ll put on our website!

Governor Polis Joins Transportation and Public Safety Leaders to Provide Update on Upcoming Winter Storm

Governor Polis today authorized the Colorado National Guard to assist with search and rescue requests through the State Emergency Operations Center from 12:00 p.m. on Friday – 12:00 p.m. on Monday. 

Vice President Harris to tout COVID relief package in Denver

Harris’ visit is part of an ambitious campaign by President Joe Biden’s administration to showcase the relief bill.

CHSAA Basketball Playoff Slated for March 13 Postponed

The new schedule will have the Great 8 games playing March 15 and the semifinal games on March 17. This still allows for a travel day between games.
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