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LPS superintendent says he got death threats over vaccine controversy

Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Brian Ewert said he received death threats and other harassing emails after two videos surfaced on a right-wing Twitter account showing minors unaccompanied by … more

Robert Tann
rtann@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 2/7/22 11:39 AM

Adams 14 cuts outside management contract early

COMMERCE CITY -- The Adams 14 School District will sever its relationship with MGT Consulting two months early. The effective date is Friday, Feb. 11. In a press statement, the district said … more

Staff reports | 2/7/22 08:06 AM

State board says 'no' to ending Adams 14's contract with consulting firm

DENVER -- The Colorado State Board of Education denied Adams 14 School District's attempt to end its contract with MGT Consulting Jan. 28. The vote was 7-0. "Given the district's recent failure … more

Steve Smith
ssmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 1/28/22 03:48 PM

All Adams 14 students return to in-person learning

With an eye on the omicron variant of COVID-19 and staffing issues within the district, all Adams 14 School District students and staff returned to in-person learning Jan,. 24. At various times … more

Staff reports | 1/24/22 11:29 AM

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Novice Rowers to National Championships in One Year

Five Mile High Rowing novices competed at Youth Nationals, June 9-12, finishing in the top 20, a remarkable feat. View more Post your news

COVID and Adams 14 schools .. some open, some remote

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Staff reports | 1/18/22 10:28 AM

Remote learning a possibility in Brighton schools

It's a case of same song, new verses, new year when it comes to the 27J schools system and COVID-19 concerns. Because of the rising number of COVID cases this winter -- largely because of the … more

Staff reports | 1/13/22 01:21 PM

Adams 14 ends contract with management company

Adams 14 School District and Adams 14 School Succeed, also known as MGT America Consulting, are business partners no more. The district's board terminated the contract Jan. 11. The notice takes … more

Steve Smith
ssmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 1/12/22 12:20 PM

Adams 14 schools go remote

Students in the Adams 14 School District will be doing remote learning the week of Monday, Jan. 10. The reason is the spread of COVID cases. According to a statement from the district, Adams … more

Staff reports | 1/8/22 09:12 AM

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Bellco Provides Five Tips for Consumers Navigating the Rising Interest Rate Environment

The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates again making it more expensive to borrow money. Here are five tips from Bellco for consumers navigating the new environment. View more Post your news

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Election Results 2021: Arapahoe County -- Centennial, Littleton, Englewood, Sheridan, Cherry Creek

Welcome to Colorado Community Media's report on election results for Arapahoe County communities. more

Colorado Community Media | 11/1/21 11:20 AM

Election 2021: Littleton City and Schools Voters Guide

Welcome to the Colorado Community Media Election 2021 Voters Guide for Littleton. more

Colorado Community Media | 10/21/21 11:17 AM

STEM School tragedy: One year later

Jessica Gibbs
jgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 5/6/20 03:57 PM

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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Hiring More Than 200 Teammates

Rocky Mountain-Inspired Restaurant Centered Around Scratch-Made Kitchen and Small-Town Hospitality to Open Highlands Ranch Location August View more Post your news

'While we may not be invincible ... we are STEM strong'

Standing tall in their royal blue gowns, STEM School Highlands Ranch graduates ignored the dark skies, light rain and dropping temperatures May 20 … more

Alex DeWind
adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 5/21/19 08:14 AM

Procession honors Kendrick Castillo at memorial service in Highlands Ranch

About 250 Jeep enthusiasts gathered in Highlands Ranch on May 15 to ride in a procession ahead of a celebration of life service for Kendrick Castillo. According to license plates, vehicles came from … more

By Nick Puckett and Ellis Arnold | 5/15/19 01:53 PM

Community members welcome STEM students back with words of love

On a cloudless day, the sun beaming down, a small group of parents and children stood along Barrons Boulevard in Highlands Ranch waving posters with words of encouragement. “You are … more

Alex DeWind
adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 5/15/19 10:02 AM

Documents reveal dispute between sheriff's office, STEM over resource officer contract

Documents distributed as part of a news release by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office on May 10 show disagreement, and some underlying tension, led to the discontinuation of a contract that provided … more

Alex DeWind
adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 5/10/19 06:58 PM

STEM denies allegations made by anonymous parent

The executive director of STEM School Highlands Ranch adamantly denies allegations made by an anonymous school parent that the school's climate and culture are out of control. "I can't even fathom … more

Alex DeWind
adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 5/9/19 05:54 PM

The positives: keeping in touch, finding support

With an enrollment that surpasses 2,000 kids, it’s unlikely Brett Siebert will run into friends between classes as he rushes through the busy hallways at Castle View High School in Castle Rock. To … more

Alex DeWind
adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 4/25/18 10:04 AM

Sexting poses legal, psychological risks for teens

When Douglas County Deputy Jay Martin first started teaching about relationships, digital safety and substance abuse prevention, maybe one high school student in each of his classes would raise his … more

Alex DeWind
adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 4/24/18 04:09 PM

Schools test out cellphone, technology bans

Last year, after seeing students exchanging hurtful messages online, Kendra Hossfeld, principal of North Star Academy in Parker, challenged her eighth-graders to a “detox week” free of device … more

Alex DeWind
adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 4/24/18 12:46 PM

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Suspect in decades-old cold case murder found guilty by Arapahoe County jury

An Arapahoe County jury found David Anderson, 62, guilty of murdering Sylvia Quayle in her Cherry Hills Village home in 1981. The June 30 verdict brings to a close a cold case that spanned more than four decades.

Englewood receives $12,500 to address lifeguard shortages

Englewood is among 71 recipients of a new grant, Pools Special Initiative 2022, that aims to help address staffing shortages at swimming pools across Colorado, but Brad Anderson, Englewood aquatics …

Hundreds rally for reproductive rights in Denver

Horns honked and drivers waved in solidarity as hundreds gathered at the State Capitol in Denver on June 27.

School district agrees to sale of Toepfer, Sweetwater parks to county

After more than a year of negotiations, the Douglas County commissioners and school district came to an official agreement on June 28 to sale two parks to the county.

Arapahoe County seeks to remedy partnership with area's namesake tribe

Following more than a year of discussion with the tribe, county commissioners said they were grateful to improve on a relationship that had not been reaffirmed for about 20 years, according to county staff.

Police seeking four armed Weld burglars

Law enforcement agencies in Weld County, including the Fort Lupton Police Department and the Weld County Sheriff's Office, are asking for help in identifying four people who have committed several …

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