New diabetes cases fall as obesity rises - #lakewoodnews

The number of new diabetes cases among U.S. adults keeps falling, even as obesity rates climb, and health officials aren't sure why. New federal data released May 28 found the number of new diabetes ...

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Lakewood looks at short-term rentals - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood resident Shanna Guy has used short-term rental services multiple times the past few years while traveling. She describes each of her stays as an "exceptional experience" where she met

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Green Mountain students' math project almost move-in ready - #lakewoodnews

Time has flown by since Jeffco Public Schools Superintendent Jason Glass stopped by Green Mountain High School in the fall to hammer in the first nails of the school's Geometry in Construction

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Musing about life's many cycles as several of mine shift - #lakewoodnews

There is a season, Turn! Turn! Turn! And a time for every purpose under the sun. I have been rather preoccupied lately with the idea of cycles, and seasons of life. I suppose this is a natural

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Settlement reached between West Metro and retirees - #lakewoodnews

Details have emerged on a settlement agreement between West Metro Fire District, Tim O'Hayre and Ruth Brienza. West Metro Fire has agreed to pay 70 retired firefighters and their dependents $1.2

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Egypt trip builds bridges in event shared on film - #lakewoodnews

Islamophobia is certainly not a new American phenomenon, but it has been on dangerous uptick in recent years. But Canadian-Egyptian entrepreneur Tarek Mounib wanted to challenge the notion that all

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Letter to the editor: Not Jeffco's money - #lakewoodnews

Please tell the Jefferson County Commissioners they can't lose something they never had! Your May 23 article quotes the commissioners news release saying "the loss of this surplus funding has ...

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Using weather apps and forecasts with kids - #lakewoodnews

Weather observation helps children be alert for changes in their environment and  their need to prepare. Sometimes we underestimate what we can teach young children. Checking the weather forecast

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Editorial cartoon for May 30 - #lakewoodnews

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County continues to seek innovative ways to save money - #lakewoodnews

Despite struggling to keep up with an ever-increasing demand for services because of population growth, Jefferson County has been able to avoid budget cuts for the past few years, said Libby Szabo,

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Feeling good just feels so good, and that's good - #lakewoodnews

Are there one or two songs, that when we hear them, we just get happy, teary-eyed, energized, and just feel good? Of course, there are and that's a good thing. Feeling good just feels good,

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Rules are rules, even if your fur baby is special - #lakewoodnews

I will say it from the start: I know how unfair this is to you. I know it's unfair to you because you're different. You're not like everyone else, and neither is your dog "Rex." Your dog is

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Former Girl Scout seeks successor to plan run - #lakewoodnews

Birthdays are a big deal at Wheat Ridge's Kullerstrand Elementary School, where every morning, students are invited over the intercom system to the front office for their birthdays. The students

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Oil, gas drilling can proceed while regulations are made - #lakewoodnews

Colorado officials said May 21 that they had no plans to stop energy companies from drilling for oil and gas while regulators overhaul state rules to make health, safety and the environment their top

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Food trucks are wheel deal - #lakewoodnews

For Andrea Rayford and her husband, a food truck was the best means to reach their overall goal of opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant. "It was basically a lot cheaper to start a food truck,"

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Colorado Book Awards winners named for 2019 - #lakewoodnews

The winners of the 2019 Colorado Book Awards gave brief readings after their names were announced at a celebration May 18 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Arvada. More than 140

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Young Farmers and Demons baseball squads get valuable state experience - #lakewoodnews

COLORADO SPRINGS -- The bright side of Wheat Ridge and Golden going 0-2 at the Class 4A baseball state tournament May 24 and 25 was the experience both Jeffco squads gained for the future. "We are

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Jeffco athletes compete at state track meet - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County Stadium again hosted the state track and field meet for Colorado. Among the Jeffco Public Schools athletes who competed was Amanda Opp of Lakewood. She earned a third place podium

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'A special day to remember those who have given the final and ultimate sacrifice' - #lakewoodnews

Celeste Gamache served 20 years in the United States Air Force, including two tours in Afghanistan. Gamache joined other military veterans, families, friends and loved ones at Fort Logan National ...

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Lakewood protests Alabama's new abortion law - #lakewoodnews

On May 21, over 40 Lakewood residents gathered to protest Alabama's new abortion law. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey recently signed a law that makes performing an abortion a felony in almost all cases unless

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Meet the queen of conspiracy, Mae Brussell - #lakewoodnews

Conspiracy theories used to be something the American people might laugh about or just write off, but increasingly they've become a disturbing facet of modern discourse. The roots of conspiracy ...

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My name is... Barbara Martin - #lakewoodnews

About me My two kids graduated from Lakewood High School. This has been our home for 46 years. I've always seen Lakewood as a progressive city, and things just work out here. It's a good place. I

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Dinosaur fossils found in Highlands Ranch - #lakewoodnews

A dinosaur that once roamed what is now Highlands Ranch met the open air for the first time in more than 66 million years, after a construction crew discovered its bones at a construction site in ...

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Proud to deliver for Colorado families - #lakewoodnews

The 2019 legislative session recently came to a close, and while there has been a lot of attention paid to the day-to-day political gamesmanship, I am proud of all that Democrats accomplished that

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Used-book sale benefits Jefferson County libraries - #lakewoodnews

Find good books at bargain prices at the Jefferson County Library Foundation's spring Whale of a Used Book Sale, May 31 to June 2 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The sale, which has a more

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Editorial cartoon for May 23 - #lakewoodnews

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Jeapordy fans, why hate on James? - #lakewoodnews

By the time you read this, we'll know if James Holzhaur is still the reigning champion of Jeopardy! And although I don't wish his opponents ill, I do hope he continues his record-busting

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Number three success blocker is empty gratitude bucket - #lakewoodnews

Over the past two weeks we covered the contributing factors of complacency and lack of authenticity and the impact of both as we pursue our success. Today we will touch on the role and the power of ...

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Contest launched, and headline is clue - #lakewoodnews

William Shakespeare wrote, "Brevity is the soul of wit." Dorothy Parker wrote, "Brevity is the soul of lingerie." Now, on the same footpath as the 17-syllable haiku contest comes this: a

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District and employees need more time to find common ground - #lakewoodnews

At their last scheduled bargaining session on May 15, school district leaders and employees continued to negotiate an agreement for their 2019-2020 contract -- and scheduled a new final session for

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Jeffco to make budget cuts in 2020 - #lakewoodnews

To keep a healthy balance and appropriate reserve fund, Jefferson County is looking at trimming its budget by about $16.1 million in the upcoming year. This equals roughly a seven percent budget

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Polaske, Barclay to have preliminary hearing in June - #lakewoodnews

The two suspects accused of being involved in an April 13 homicide in Golden remain in the Jefferson County jail on a no-bond hold. At about 4:15 p.m. on April 13, Jefferson County Sheriff's

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Luxury home tour open through May 28 - #lakewoodnews

Prospective buyers are invited to tour homes through May 28 at one of eight Toll Brothers communities in Colorado. The luxury home tour will feature 20 professionally decorated models and 40

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A celebration of comics, connection and culture - #lakewoodnews

A lot can change in eight years -- something Littleton residents Kendra, Jason and Ash Alder can readily attest to when it comes to how Denver Pop Culture Con has evolved since its first iteration

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Coach floored by response after 800th win - #lakewoodnews

Cherry Creek baseball coach Marc Johnson has had an impact on many of his players and he learned recently of the power of social media. Johnson's baseball team beat Arapahoe 12-2 on May 13 to give

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Fort Logan bore witness to Western history - #lakewoodnews

Mention Fort Logan to most people in the Denver area, and they'll picture Fort Logan National Cemetery, where thousands of America's veterans lay beneath rows of precisely-laid headstones. But

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Citizens rally at Capitol for gun rights - #lakewoodnews

Dennis Gatchalian has lived in the Unites States since 1984, the year he left his home in the Philippines. He's resided in Denver for 35 years. On May 18, he stood in front of the state Capitol

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'We are STEM strong' - #lakewoodnews

One by one, graduates of STEM School Highlands Ranch walked through the front doors of the Denver Broncos training facility. They stood tall and proud, many already dressed in their royal blue gowns. ...

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LS 0523 Jefferson (copy block) - #lakewoodnews

Seventy-one graduates of Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School celebrated their accomplishments during the school's Class of 2019 commencement ceremony on May 17. Principal Michael James chose a special

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Lakewood High School's Class of 2019 - #lakewoodnews

Skyler McKinley flipped the script on commencement speeches. His address to the Lakewood High School graduating class of 2019 on Saturday, May 18, at the CU Event Center was titled "Succeed by ...

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Wheat Ridge High School's Class of 2019 - #lakewoodnews

For Wheat Ridge High's class of 2019, the May 17 graduation ceremony was full of laughs as speakers brought up past memories and, in the words of student speaker Zoey Terry, "the drama" they ...

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D'Evelyn's Class of 2019 - #lakewoodnews

On May 18, the 2019 graduates of D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School joined together at Denver's Ellie Caulkins Opera House to celebrate a job well done. The graduation ceremony's lineup included ...

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Bear Creek Class of 2019 Graduation - #lakewoodnews

Rain pounded Red Rocks Amphitheatre as Bear Creek High School was preparing to celebrate the class of 2019's graduation. Once the rain went away, the sun shined bright on the seniors who finally ...

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Messages of faith, hope as Kendrick Castillo laid to rest - #lakewoodnews

More than 80 men, decorated in red, purple and green regalia, gathered in front of St. Mary Catholic Parish in Littleton. The Knights of Columbus traveled from across Colorado to honor Kendrick ...

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Green Mountain High School's Class of 2019 graduates - #lakewoodnews

The sun was shining down bright on Green Mountain High School's class of 2019 at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Students were esthetic, and the smiles were nonstop as they awaited to walk across the famous ...

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Alameda honors the Class of 2019 - #lakewoodnews

Hundreds spent the evening of May 16 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House watching Alameda International's seventy-first commencement ceremony, which included a choir performance, a band performance and ...

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Colorado robotics community honors Kendrick Castillo - #lakewoodnews

On the stage at Cherry Hills Community Church, a robot stood in honor of Kendrick Castillo, who was killed in the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting. That robot was built by STEM Impulse -- or

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Celebration of Kendrick Castillo's life: 'We need to be more like him' - #lakewoodnews

Live like Kendrick Castillo. Be brave. Be industrious. Have integrity. Show love. That was the overarching message at a May 15 celebration of life service at Cherry Hills Community Church. More ...

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Jeffco Eats looks for more donations to help feed children - #lakewoodnews

As the end of the school year quickly approaches, some families face the fear of how they will feed their children. Often times, children receive two meals a day from school, but once the school year

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SeaQuest license suspended after repeated violations - #lakewoodnews

SeaQuest Littleton must remove hundreds of animals after state officials issued a two-year license suspension, according to a ruling from the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife. Inspectors found ...

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Running all around Golden and Gunnison -- and now Austria - #lakewoodnews

Two Golden High School graduates have been running around the Rocky Mountains nearly all their lives. But now, Brian Whitfield and Jeshurun Small have the unique opportunity to race against a

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Procession honors Kendrick Castillo - #lakewoodnews

About 300 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 ...

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Juvenile STEM shooting suspect charged as adult - #lakewoodnews

Two key revelations emerged May 15 during the second court appearances for suspects in the May 7 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch that left student Kendrick Castillo dead and eight other ...

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Number two opponent of success: Lack of authenticity - #lakewoodnews

Last week we identified the impact of complacency in our pursuit of success. Today we will visit the power of authenticity in our success journey. And next week we will wrap it all up when we jump ...

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For a life well done, have friends who are rare - #lakewoodnews

A good friend was once defined as someone you could call at 2 a. m. and tell, "Bring a shovel, and don't ask questions." Plutarch said, "I don't need a friend who changes when I change and ...

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Girls finished golf tourneys before weather went subpar - #lakewoodnews

Girl golfers haven't had much time to fine-tune their games because of damp spring weather but all the state qualifying regional tournaments were able to be played before the rain and snow started ...

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Community members welcome STEM students back with words of love - #lakewoodnews

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

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Freshman helps Wheat Ridge girls soccer net 4A quarterfinal berth - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- Emily Browne didn't play like a freshman May 11 at Lakewood Memorial Field. The Wheat Ridge freshman scored a pair of goals (15th and 44th minutes) to guide the No. 4-seeded Farmers to

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Green Mountain girls soccer mounts back-to-back playoff wins - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- Green Mountain girls soccer's postseason began right where its regular season started this season. No. 11-seeded Green Mountain faced off against No. 22 Lewis-Palmer on May 8 at

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D'Evelyn traveling a familiar 4A girls soccer postseason path - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- The territory is starting to look very similar to D'Evelyn's girls soccer team. The top-seeded Jaguars (13-1-2 record) advanced to the Class 4A state quarterfinals next week with a

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Meet the real furry Avengers at museum - #lakewoodnews

The Avengers are all well and good for an escapist superhero story, but audiences in search of the real thing will instead want to head to the Phipps IMAX Theater at the Denver Museum of Nature &

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The story you tell yourself is the definitive text - #lakewoodnews

As we used to say in my Research and Development days - "the impossible just takes a little longer." The Ancients, Einstein, and now modern science is proving that we see what our brains are

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Grads could learn what not to do from me - #lakewoodnews

Tomorrow morning, some of my favorite people in the whole world will celebrate one of the more significant milestones in their life. Along with over 400 of her own classmates, and about 380 of her

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Celebration of life for Kendrick Castillo scheduled for May 15 - #lakewoodnews

A celebration of life service for Kendrick Castillo will start at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Boulevard. The service is open to the public. Castillo was ...

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Editorial Cartoon for May 16 - #lakewoodnews

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Three teachers honored with crystal apples - #lakewoodnews

Birthdays, retirements and crystal apples. The Golden Schools Foundation hosted its annual Teacher Recognition Award ceremonies on May 10 this year. This year's recipients are Patti Nielson, art

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Pushups for charity - #lakewoodnews

On May 6, recruits from Jefferson County police departments came together to raise money for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Recruits did pushups to raise money for Make-A-Wish Colorado, an organization that

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Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative in spotlight at forum - #lakewoodnews

Things are starting to heat up for the July 2 special election in Lakewood regarding the Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative, a citizen-crafted proposal that would cap permits for new homes to 1 ...

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Law day to address topics for seniors, adult caregivers - #lakewoodnews

Seniors and adults facing challenges with aging parents are invited to the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office's 9th annual Senior Law Day. Seminars and workshops are planned on topics

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Enthusiasts say bouldering rocks - #lakewoodnews

Being a climber for more than half his life, Kegan Minock has never heard an excuse that he thinks should deter someone from trying bouldering. It doesn't matter your age or weight, he said, or

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Acts of heroism, kindness supply hope amid grief - #lakewoodnews

For many years, we watched from our office windows as the students at STEM High School Highlands Ranch left school for the day or headed over to the Starbucks across the street. The school is in the

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Restaurant provided a safe haven for fleeing school kids - #lakewoodnews

Lucas DeLeon works as a manager for Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, which sits at Lucent Boulevard and Plaza Drive in Highlands Ranch. As he drove to work May 7, he turned off Broadway and ...

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How to talk to your children - #lakewoodnews

The National Association of School Psychologists has advice for parents wanting information on how to talk to their children in the aftermath of tragedies like the one at STEM School Highlands Ranch

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Capitol report: Recapping major bills of the 2019 legislative session - #lakewoodnews

With power in both houses of the Legislature and the governor's office, Democrats this year led lawmakers into some sweeping changes, as well as hard-fought battles that left the party short of ...

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The evolution of STEM School Highlands Ranch - #lakewoodnews

In eight years, STEM School Highlands Ranch has grown from 400 students in grades six through nine to roughly 1,800 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, with a waitlist. Until two years ago,

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Changes to proposed budget will promote teacher training, campus safety - #lakewoodnews

On May 2, district leaders presented an overview of the proposed budget to the Board of Education, recommending revisions that prompted a nearly two-hour discussion among board members. The overview

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'Our school districts are strong. Our communities are strong' - #lakewoodnews

In the aftermath of tragedy, mental health experts point to resources and encourage the community to stay resilient. "We are strong. Colorado is strong," said Dr. Sarah Davidon, research director ...

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'He was the perfect son' - #lakewoodnews

On her first Mother's Day without her only child, Maria Castillo mustered the strength to get out of bed and into the shower, where she wept.  In the kitchen, eight teenage boys, friends of her ...

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STEM shooting: What is known so far - #lakewoodnews

Nine students were shot shortly before 2 p.m. May 7 at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Here are key details known to Colorado Community Media: • STEM senior Kendrick Castillo was killed. Castillo was ...

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What we know about STEM shooting suspects - #lakewoodnews

Little remains known about the cases against the suspects in the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting that rocked the community May 7. Case files for the younger suspect, a 16-year-old student, are ...

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

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 ...

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Polis urges wildfire vigilance amid milder forecast - #lakewoodnews

After an onslaught of raging wildfires in Colorado in 2018, this year's fire season looks to be less severe, but state officials are urging the public not to let its guard down. "I don't want

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How to help STEM shooting victims - #lakewoodnews

A fund started last year to help victims of mass tragedy has been activated in the aftermath of the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting that left one student dead and eight wounded. The Colorado ...

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'We've practiced for this' - #lakewoodnews

First responders descended on STEM School Highlands Ranch within moments of the initial 911 call, said South Metro Fire Rescue spokesman Eric Hurst, and years of training paid off. "We've practiced ...

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'We need to grieve' - #lakewoodnews

Mountainview Christian Church in Highlands Ranch held a prayer service and candlelight vigil May 8 memorializing the victims of the STEM School shooting the day before. Senior pastor Ken Hensley led ...

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STEM denies allegations made by anonymous parent - #lakewoodnews

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 ...

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West Metro Fire comes to settlement agreement with retirees - #lakewoodnews

West Metro Fire District, Tim O'Hayre and Ruth Brienza have come to a settlement agreement. More details will be available soon, according to Brian Matise, the lawyer who represents the two. "We're

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STEM School students walk out of shooting vigil amid frustration - #lakewoodnews

A vigil that brought politicians, activists and several hundred students and parents to Highlands Ranch High School after the nearby STEM School shooting devolved into chaos and chants, with many students expressing frustration with the event's political overtones on gun policy.

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STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting: 'How in the world could this happen?' - #lakewoodnews

Students held their arms up high before being allowed to lower them and hold hands for comfort amid the chaos after filing out of the school. A massive law enforcement presence stood watch, with ...

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'There was no hesitation, there was no looking around' - #lakewoodnews

Brendan Bialy called Kendrick Castillo, who died in the May 7 STEM School shooting, a "legend." At a press conference May 8, Bialy, who was one of three STEM School students who reportedly ...

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STEM shooting suspects appear in court - #lakewoodnews

The two suspects arrested on suspicion of shooting nine students at a Highlands Ranch school, killing one, appeared in court for the first time on May 8 at hearings attended by students who survived ...

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New laws affect voting in Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

When I was sworn in as Jefferson County's Clerk and Recorder four months ago, I outlined a vision of a 21st century office that delivers accessible, efficient, and transparent service for you -

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Real life wisdom from fantastic sources - #lakewoodnews

I find that there are two kinds of people in the world... Doesn't it seem like that's always a prelude to some smarmy theory some person who has a very high opinion of their own intellect wants

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Editorial Cartoon for May 9 - #lakewoodnews

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Private security guard detained one suspect in STEM shooting, company's owner says - #lakewoodnews

One security guard from BOSS High Level Protection was at STEM School Highlands Ranch at the time of the shooting that killed one student and injured eight others, the company's owner, Grant Whitus, ...

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National Small Business Week celebrates entrepreneurial spirit - #lakewoodnews

It was 1963 when President Kennedy issued the first Small Business Week proclamation, announcing to the nation the critical importance of local small businesses in our communities. Here we are 56 ...

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Number one killer of success: complacency - #lakewoodnews

Over the next three weeks we will cover three topics of things we do, intentionally or unintentionally, that create barriers to our success or kill the success we have already achieved. We will start ...

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Memories keep the past from going past its prime - #lakewoodnews

Major news stories tumble on top of each other like newborn puppies, and there is a new litter every week. How's that for a simile? Remembering what and when becomes more challenging the older we ...

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'One Fell Swoop' invites a visit - #lakewoodnews

Curving entries almost suck you in as you stand in front of Patrick Dougherty's swirling, swooping new Stickwork sculpture, "One Fell Swoop" on the lawn behind the Earl J. Sinnamon Visitor ...

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Green Mountain claims first boys lacrosse conference title - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- The first conference title in Green Mountain boys lacrosse history was just a stepping stone for what the Rams want to accomplish this week. "For the past two years that is all we've

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A water-down approach to landscaping - #lakewoodnews

Andie Wommack, a horticulture agent for the Colorado State University Extension office in Douglas County, said the most fundamental misconception people have with water-conserving landscaping is in

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Jackie Greene balances creative impulses at Denver shows - #lakewoodnews

There's no exact science to making a live show or album great. But as California's Jackie Greene has been performing a blend of folk, rock and Americana since he was a teenager, he's figured out the

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Student killed in STEM shooting was set to graduate - #lakewoodnews

Douglas County Coroner Jill Romann has confirmed the deceased victim of the May 7 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch as Kendrick Castillo. The 18-year-old was days away from graduating. ...

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Second suspect misidentified as male, sheriff says of STEM School shooting - #lakewoodnews

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock was confident the community would hear about "very heroic things" as more information was expected to come out in the days following a school shooting in ...

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Multiple students injured, one killed in shooting at STEM School in Highlands Ranch - #lakewoodnews

Eight students were wounded and one was killed in a shooting at STEM High School in Highlands Ranch on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The two suspects were in custody.

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Jeffco's young readers, writers honored at annual ceremony - #lakewoodnews

Todd Fahnestock writes because it makes magic. "And because it makes lives and because it saves lives," he said. "Writers ... created heroes to look up to when my real-life heroes had failed

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More than just limbs given at annual prosthetic clinic - #lakewoodnews

Donna Thornburg has one goal. "I want to run more than anything in my life," Donna Thornburg said as she completed an agility drill. She was among more than a dozen people at Stermole Track &

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Super summer outdoor activities for children abound - #lakewoodnews

With the public school year winding down you may be one of those parents searching for summer activities and educational opportunities for their kids? It's a good time to look outdoors! Along Front

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Officials urge vaccinations as measles threat spreads - #lakewoodnews

From Jan. 1 to April 26, 704 measles cases were reported in the United States, the most in 25 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A contentious bill that would have ...

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Dia de los Ninos at the Edgewater Library - #lakewoodnews

On April 30, residents gathered at the Edgewater Library to celebrate Dia de los Niños, or children's day. Residents listened to music from Bryan Webster Dual Language's Mariachi band, ate treats,

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Colorado students awarded Boettcher scholarships - #lakewoodnews

Graduating seniors in the Colorado Community Media coverage area are among those named 2019 Boettcher Foundation Scholars, according to a news release from the foundation. "The Boettcher Foundation

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Jeffco school tops annual state ranking - #lakewoodnews

Coinciding with its 25th anniversary, D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School has been ranked the best high school in the state of Colorado by U.S. News and World Report. It was ranked the third best in

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Colorado Community Media journalists shine in multi-state contest - #lakewoodnews

Colorado Community Media journalists won 10 awards in a contest for daily and weekly newspapers in a four-state region. Seven of CCM's awards were first-place honors in the Society of Professional ...

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DA lays 40 charges on driver of deadly I-70 crash - #lakewoodnews

Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos, 24, the truck driver accused of causing the deadly I-70 crash, was charged with 40 counts on May 3, including four counts of vehicular homicide, six counts of

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U.S. Sen. Bennet making run for president - #lakewoodnews

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado jumped into the packed Democratic presidential primary on May 2, announcing a 2020 campaign that had been stalled while he was treated for prostate cancer.

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Coroner: Woman obsessed with Columbine died before warnings - #lakewoodnews

A Florida teenager obsessed with the Columbine High School shooting had already died by suicide by the time authorities launched a manhunt for her after learning that she had traveled to Colorado ...

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Lawsuit to challenge Colorado's red flag law - #lakewoodnews

A leading pro-gun organization says Colorado's red flag bill signed into law less than a month ago was not passed in accordance with rules laid out in the state Constitution -- and they're taking ...

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Gardner among Republicans raising fears about socialism - #lakewoodnews

In the scruffy, high-desert city of Alamosa, encircled by scrubland and potato farms, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, drew shouts of approval recently for his message that Democrats are shoving the ...

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Creating paper glass Chihuly art - #lakewoodnews

Whenever it is too a cold, too wet to play outside or children are sick, grandparents can take out a few art supplies and try a new easy craft. It's always good to be prepared. This craft is based

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Teens empower the younger generation to become leaders - #lakewoodnews

Elizabeth Crim and Kaylyn Buchanan have been friends since the second grade. The two, now juniors at Lakewood High School, got together for coffee last year and started talking about how women are

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School's Styrofoam Stoppers accomplish their mission - #lakewoodnews

Ask Christopher Sorency's fifth grade class at South Lakewood Elementary School about Styrofoam, and you'll see their expertise on display. The fifth grade "Styrofoam Stoppers" class will

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Colorado joins Super Tuesday presidential primaries - #lakewoodnews

Colorado is moving up its 2020 presidential primaries from June to Super Tuesday in March, hoping to lure major party contenders to the purple state. Gov. Jared Polis made the announcement on April ...

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Kevin Mikulich - #lakewoodnews

I love to cook and bake. Traveling is also something that gives me joy. I'm getting ready to head out to Europe once I wrap up my last year here at Pomona High School. Growing up, my house was

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Lutheran Medical Center on lockdown due to suspicious package - #lakewoodnews

WRPD responded to call of suspicious package at Lutheran Med Ctr. Jeffco Bomb Squad on scene. Avoid 38th and 32nd until further notice. Hospital clearing people out of area. ntrance to Lutheran ...

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Wheat Ridge baseball stays undefeated in 4A Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

WHEAT RIDGE -- Wheat Ridge baseball coach Adam Miller would love to have newly named Chuck Griffith Jr. Field be the location for a Class 4A regional tournament May 18. "We kind of control our own

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No. 7 Golden boys lacrosse back on track with win over Littleton - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- A tough triple-overtime loss the previous week made it an uphill climb for Golden boys lacrosse to claim the Class 4A Foothills League title. However, the Demons -- No. 7 in the latest

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Denver does Derby Day in a big way - #lakewoodnews

The Kentucky Derby is an American tradition that goes all the way back to 1875 and has become an event that not only celebrates horse racing, but spring style and quality libations. And though Denver

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Editorial cartoon for May 2 - #lakewoodnews

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'Livin' the dream' can become the real deal - #lakewoodnews

"Livin' the dream" could be one of the greatest replies to the question, "How are you doing?" The problem, as most of us who use this reply know, is that we really don't mean it. It is ...

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