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Colorado State Patrol Delivers a Heartwarming Halloween Message

Annual Parody Highlights Responsibilities of Motorists (COLORADO) – Do you remember what Halloween was like as a kid? The Colorado State Patrol sure does and we suspect that Steve fromRead More

High Plains Music Ensemble

Strasburg plays in State Softball Tournament Friday

by Steven Vetter,  Managing Editor The Strasburg Lady Indians have been seeded 10th in the 3A bracket heading into the Colorado State Softball Championships at Complex A of the AuroraRead More

Adams County re-doing commissioner districts; public meetings next week

by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor Efforts to redistrict Adams County Commissioner districts is ongoing and includes three more public meetings next week. The meeting that will more specifically address theRead More

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?
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