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ThunderRidge Senior Ben O'Meara doesn't exactly know what he wants to study in college yet — whether it's physical therapy, psychology or something else entirely, but he at least knows he wants to …
Sky Ridge Medical Center has received certification as the only hospital in the state as a thrombectomy-capable stroke center, similar to a Level II trauma designation, meaning it now can perform a …
Eighth-graders at Cresthill Middle School got the chance to metaphorically time-travel to the American colonial era during an educational activity at the school Oct. 9. The Colorado chapter of the …
The speech and debate team at Ponderosa High School and the AP government class at Highlands Ranch High School have teamed up to host a Douglas County Board of Education candidate forum. The forum …
The Highlands Ranch Metro District has been working for several months to plan a senior center for older adults in Highlands Ranch. Metro District staff would like to hear from residents about the …
In September, Douglas County commissioners approved a ballot question asking voters to extend part of a sales tax and reallocate it from the justice center to transportation. The county's 1% sales …
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Education
Navigating the district's relationship with charter schools, along with school safety, took center stage at a recent forum for Douglas County School Board candidates. The Alliance of Douglas County …
When the impact of a suicide started to take a toll on Jim Janicek's kids, he knew he had to do something. “My kids go to Arapahoe High School,” Janicek told a crowd at the Ralph L. Carr Colorado …
Although candidates are distancing themselves from the term “slate" — which has been a popular approach to running for school board in recent elections — three candidates for the Douglas County …
In the Douglas County School District, data trends show retention is improving among employees, and some staff members are returning to the district. The school board reviewed turnover and retention …
There's a new roadmap in place for the Douglas County School District's next five years, and it's the first time a plan of its kind has been in place since 2017. School board President David Ray …
Low participation rates made certain results difficult to interpret and some directors questioned the exams' effectiveness when the Douglas County School Board recently reviewed standardized testing …
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Business
Women of all ages enjoyed a day of health, education and beauty during Colorado Community Media's second annual Women's Health and Beauty Expo on Oct. 5. Along with Gold Sponsor Swedish Medical …
The 280-person community of Louviers has banded together to protest the possible construction of a new asphalt plant about half a mile from their homes, an issue that will be decided by the three …
Ashleigh Belfiore burst into tears of relief as the judge read the jury's verdict: not guilty of misdemeanor animal cruelty. Belfiore, 28, stood accused of abusing and neglecting a sloth under her …
The Regional Transportation District has launched an outreach program to put a long-term plan in place for changes in transportation demands in the Denver area. Reimagine RTD is a project aimed …
Realtor association plans events A variety of events will help the South Metro Denver Realtor Association introduce its newly renovated headquarters to the community. The new headquarters in …
New members and officers recently elected to the South Metro Denver Chamber 2019-20 board of directors will oversee and implement strategies to further the chamber's commitment to the prosperity of …
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