"The (point-in-time survey) is always a humbling and heartbreaking experience" - #lakewoodnews

Robert sat with a blanket and a few jackets on outside an Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar on a 32-degree night, in Lakewood on Jan. 27. Across the street from him sat his bike, locked to a pole

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The Dulcet Tones of the Dulcimer - #lakewoodnews

An audio recording with reporter David Gilbert and dulcimer teachers Tina Gugeler and Bob Elieson.

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Veteran transit leader named RTD's interim CEO - #lakewoodnews

The former head of a Texas transit agency will serve as the new interim general manager and CEO of the Regional Transportation District, RTD's board of directors announced Jan. 28. Paul Ballard will ...

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Letter to the editor: Be good snow Samaritans - #lakewoodnews

  I’m hoping that Lakewood residents will remember to clean their sidewalks as the next snow begins. An old lady walking her dog faces many dangers, but the unshoveled ice and snow are

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Appeal against White Fence Farm apartments denied - #lakewoodnews

After two meetings, Lakewood's Board of Adjustment made a decision regarding an appeal against Lakewood Planning Director Travis Parker's interpretation of the city's zoning code -- kind of.

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Red Flag Law in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood Police's Community Action Team already has the duties of working with the homeless, those who are mentally ill and verifying sex offender compliance. Now the team will have another

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9-year-old given hero's welcome at D'Evelyn - #lakewoodnews

Jalen Thompson received a hero's welcome at D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School's gym during a pep rally on Jan. 24. He was dressed like an astronaut -- the thing he wants to be when he gets

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Colorado Ballet plans Peter Pan themed gala - #lakewoodnews

Colorado Ballet will transport guests to Neverland at its Peter Pan-themed gala Feb. 6, which will support the ballet company's education and community engagement programs and Academy scholarships.

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Reporter Stories: Jefferson County Budget ax falls on the jail, fairgrounds too? - #lakewoodnews

CCM Golden Community Editor Paul Albani-Burgio talks about the Jefferson County budget fallout from November's ballot and what that means for the jail and for the county fairgrounds. You can read ...

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Great Depression-era safe now on display in treasurer's office - #lakewoodnews

At the height of the Great Depression, the Jefferson County Commissioners authorized the county's treasurer to purchase a 4,000-pound safe.  "They bought it because of the stock market crash,"

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Letter to the editor: Support preschool access - #lakewoodnews

  I was pleased to hear Governor Polis discuss preschool in his State of the State address earlier this month. I thank him for his commitment to early learning. I call on my state ...

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Letter to the editor: Astros, Red Sox sign-stealing scandal - #lakewoodnews

  Every bona fide player and fan knew about the Yankees having the scoreboard guy watching with binoculars. That was in Billy Martin's days and before electronic ...

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Editorial cartoon for Jan. 30 - #lakewoodnews

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'It's smaller, but we ain't dead yet' - #lakewoodnews

They help distribute eyeglasses to people in need in other countries. They make sure cancer patients get Valentine's Day gifts. They light children's faces up with much-needed school supplies.

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Think of abundance, not scarcity, and win consistently - #lakewoodnews

It has been said that the fear of loss is more powerful than the possibility of gain. It has also been said that some of us live with an abundance mentality while others choose to live with a ...

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In the war of words, the words are losing - #lakewoodnews

"Lead" not only means "first," "foremost" and "front," lead is a heavy metal, hence Led Zeppelin. An old adage in journalism is "don't bury the lead." Journalists are not

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No. 1 Pomona wrestling powering toward another state title run - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Believe it or not ... Pomona wrestling team might very well be deeper than its 2019 squad that cruised last year to the program's sixth Class 5A state team title since 2000. Despite

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Ralston Valley girls basketball rallies to win over Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- Ralston Valley junior Sydney Bevington has always been a 'pass first' guard for the Mustangs. However, Bevington has clearly learned how to flip the switch when it comes to

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Young artists finding their voice - #lakewoodnews

The new "Power of Process" exhibition at the Foothills Art Center in Golden contains everything from a series of photos of a popping water balloon to monster faces made from recycled cans. But

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Golden boys basketball cools off rival Wheat Ridge - #lakewoodnews

WHEAT RIDGE -- Golden picked a good night to make a season-high 11 3-pointers. "We kind of figured they would play us in a zone," Golden coach Lou Vullo said after the Demons shot 11-for-22

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Launch Pad aims to improve students trajectory - #lakewoodnews

For 11 Red Rocks Community College students, having a lot of roommates is the least of their worries. For one thing, they won't have to worry about rent for an entire semester. For another thing,

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The Arvada Center invites audiences aboard the Orient Express - #lakewoodnews

There's a particular challenge to telling a story that is very well-known by the audience. But when it's one of the most well-known murder mysteries in popular fiction, well, that's a whole

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Remembering a teacher of note -- Leonard Diggs - #lakewoodnews

"A thing is not beautiful because it is permanent." It is the nature of things that they are not permanent. Even the mountains crumble in time, the great trees fall, and time reclaims everything.

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Jeffco fairgrounds may be closed as a budget cut - #lakewoodnews

The Jefferson County Commissioners will consider next month whether to shut down the county fairgrounds in Golden to save money as the county is faced with budget cuts. On Jan. 21, County Manager Don

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Jeffco Sheriff says residents should expect jail releases to continue at least through 2020 - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader said county residents should expect to see inmates released early from the Jefferson County Correctional Facility for the rest of the year. The Sheriff's

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Coronavirus test results come back negative at St. Anthony Hospital - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood's St. Anthony Hospital confirmed results of a coronavirus test from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention came back negative after a patient came to the hospital on Jan. 24. The

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Bill aims to repeal Colorado death penalty - #lakewoodnews

After years of coming up short, advocates of repealing the death penalty may finally cross the finish line this year with newfound support from two Republican senators. "From a philosophical ...

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Letter to the editor: Fortunate students - #lakewoodnews

I feel that the kids who have Michael Alcorn as their teacher are very fortunate.  He has a very logical head on his shoulders and is really thoughtful.  My husband, Dan, and I enjoy

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Letter to the editor: To our senators - #lakewoodnews

We are calling on you to to honor your oath of office, defend the Constitution, and serve the United States. I say the evidence for impeachment is clear. To allow a President to flagrantly abuse ...

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Letter to the editor: Why be spiteful? - #lakewoodnews

  I was quite surprised a couple of weeks ago to read the hateful letter about President Trump. While it is true that he may indeed be a narcissist, this should in no way impair his spelling

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Editorial cartoon for January 23 - #lakewoodnews

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'Seeing who we're playing for' - #lakewoodnews

For patients visiting the infusion center at Wheat Ridge's Lutheran Medical Center, an appointment can mean sitting in the same room for four hours, six hours or even all day, said Janette

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Green Mountain girls basketball runs winning streak to seven - #lakewoodnews

GOLDEN -- The formula Green Mountain's girls basketball team is using this season has been pretty flawless so far. The Rams -- No. 4 in the latest CHSAANow.com Class 4A girls basketball rankings

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D'Evelyn boys hoops upsets Green Mountain in OT - #lakewoodnews

DENVER -- D'Evelyn's boys basketball team might have had the win Jan. 15 to jumpstart its season. The Jaguars (6-8, 2-1 in Class 4A Jeffco League) upset then No. 10 ranked Green Mountain in an

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Lakewood police arrest man accused of arson - #lakewoodnews

The West Metro SWAT Team has arrested a man accused of starting a fire in an apartment complex. On Jan. 15 the team, made up of Lakewood and Wheat Ridge police officers, was called to an apartment

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Couple finds hope for love in upcoming Miners Alley play - #lakewoodnews

Actor Bill Hahn says theater is always a high wire act. But it becomes an even more difficult one when the show only involves two performers. "It's a challenge from the standpoint of there are no

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Welcome the Year of the Rat in the metro area - #lakewoodnews

According to the calendar of the Lunar New Year, 2020 is the Year of the Rat - the first sign of the zodiac. And there are plenty of options hosted by Denver's thriving Asian-American community to

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Modern libraries are much more than books - #lakewoodnews

t all started with a state parks pass. Areli Alcazar, a teacher at Kenton Elementary School in Aurora, stopped by the Schlessman branch of Denver Public Library a couple years ago, where a librarian ...

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Domination through disruption opens huge opportunities - #lakewoodnews

When we look at some of the most recent and incredible success stories in business, sports, and artistic performance we are seeing a bit of a trend, aren't we? What we are seeing are companies,

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Count carefully to 17, and it's fine to be sylly - #lakewoodnews

English jurist John Selden (1584-1654) said, "Syllables govern the world." Maybe syllables governed the world in the 17th century, but lately they have been treated with impudence and disrespect

from Colorado Community Media - Latest Stories http://ourcoloradonews.com/stories/count-carefully-to-17-and-its-fine-to-be-sylly,292603

Former Everitt student says she was groped dozens of times - #lakewoodnews

A parent of a former Everitt Middle School student has filed a complaint against Jeffco Public Schools, alleging the district ignored evidence in 2017 that the student had been sexually assaulted by ...

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Hilary Wimmer - #lakewoodnews

The road to teaching I went to Arvada West and I'm grateful I got an excellent education in Jeffco. I was really fortunate to have what I had, and Arvada was a great place to live. We go back to

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So, you think you know Casa Bonita? - #lakewoodnews

It's easy to get lost in awe by the cliff diving, waterfall, live performances and Mexican food that is all packaged inside Casa Bonita -- and Don Whitcomb wants the world to know about the Lakewood ...

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Tattoos for Australia - #lakewoodnews

When Peter Pridhorsky was growing up, he had the opportunity to travel to Australia. He loved watching Steve Irwin, the Australian television personality "The Crocodile Hunter," and grew an

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Hearing for White Fence Farm development to continue - #lakewoodnews

If you left the lengthy hearing regarding the future of White Fence Farm, you're in luck. The hearing will be continued. On Jan. 15, a hearing took place before Lakewood's Board of Adjustment where

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Cheri Jahn - #lakewoodnews

About me I was born in Sterling, but I moved to Wheat Ridge when I was 13 and decided to stay here. I love planting my garden where I grow flowers and vegetables. I have three grand kids and I love

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Letter to the editor: Anti-death penalty - #lakewoodnews

It is time to end the death penalty in Colorado. It is expensive, unfairly applied, and unnecessary for plea bargaining. As a librarian within the criminal justice system, I have come to know several ...

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Letter to the editor: Murder in our name - #lakewoodnews

Is it a tragedy or downright evil, that Iranian General Soleimani was murdered by the US shortly after arriving in Baghdad on a commercial flight, bearing his Government's response to a Saudi ...

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Letter to the edtor: Bury the death penalty - #lakewoodnews

  My college boyfriend was murdered in 1979. That same year, my manager at the bookstore I worked at was murdered. More than a decade later, a client I represented in a divorce proceeding was ...

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'You Lost Me' finds audience in Denver - #lakewoodnews

Examining historical documents is like reading a ghost story. When playwright and director Bonnie Metzgar came across a list of about 166 Irish people saved by 17-year-old Ann Harvey from a wreck off

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Delta Restoration Services raises nearly $3,000 - #lakewoodnews

Arvada-based Delta Restoration Services, a nationally recognized and award-winning franchise that provides restoration services to commercial and residential properties, raised nearly $3,000 for All

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First is probably special, but the heck with that - #lakewoodnews

I will never be recognized as the first to do anything. I wasn't the first in my family to graduate from high school or college, or become a schoolteacher, or nothing. Unless you stretch it. I was ...

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The speed of the game is in our hands - #lakewoodnews

A few years ago, we all talked about the easy button. It was a meme before there was anything even known as a meme. There was an icon with a big red button that we all recognized without hesitation, ...

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Longhorn drive launches another National Western Stock Show - #lakewoodnews

Thousands of people lined 17th Street in downtown Denver to watch the annual National Western Stock Show Kick-off Parade on Jan. 9. The parade highlighted Colorado's Western heritage with ...

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Connor Ladd - #lakewoodnews

About me I'm trying to be a normal 16-year-old. I'm a sophomore at Lakewood High School, and I play football there. I like to bike during the summer, write, play video games and just do things

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Heritage center renamed Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood resident Jean Jackson remembers it like it was yesterday when the Belmar Museum's name was changed to the Lakewood Heritage Center in 1996. People would get the name confused with Heritage

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Lakewood may take housing allocations from 2020 and 2021 for 2019 projects - #lakewoodnews

At least a portion of all available residential housing construction in Lakewood over the next two years is already spoken for. Lakewood City Council is beginning to piece together how to implement

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D'Evelyn girls hoops get win over Summit - #lakewoodnews

DENVER -- D'Evelyn girls basketball will began Class 4A Jeffco League play coming off a winning note. The Jaguars defeated visiting Summit 60-32 on Jan. 7, on the eve of the start of conference

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No. 4 Golden boys hoops out to quick start in 4A Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

EVERGREEN -- The road to the boys basketball Class 4A Jeffco League title is a long and winding journey. However, Golden's 50-36 road victory over Evergreen on Jan. 10 definitely gave the Demons

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Wrestlers take the mats at Ron Granieri Memorial Invitational - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- This is the time of year that Jefferson wrestling coach Oscar Fonseca really loves. "It's a lot of fun to watch these kids' hard work come to fruition," Fonseca said during the

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Editorial cartoon for January 16 - #lakewoodnews

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Viking up for UllrGrass - #lakewoodnews

Colorado is home to no shortage of bluegrass and beer festivals. But while most of those events embrace the warmth and festiveness of lazy summer afternoons and nights, there's only one local event

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Nothing charming about drunkenness - #lakewoodnews

There was a joke that me and several of my college buddies used to enjoy about sneaking adult beverages into our final exams. See, sometime in the late '80s, a study came out that seemed to

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Program helps teach the next generation of hunters - #lakewoodnews

The flow adult to youth of hunting activity in a family can be a seamless process when either mother or father hunt. It takes on an element of the family heritage. But when parents or a close family

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Jeffco Treasurer's office unveils new property tax search site before tax season - #lakewoodnews

The Jefferson County Treasurer's office hopes the upcoming property tax payment season will be less painful than usual thanks to the improved version of its property tax search website it recently

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Trees leave mulch to be desired - #lakewoodnews

Scott Lamb and his son Patrick pulled into a Highlands Ranch lot and parked next to a pile of discarded Christmas trees. The mound spanned several parking spaces and filled the surrounding park with

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Reporter Stories: Lakewood's watching The Watchdog - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood Community Editor Joseph Rios and West Metro Editor Glenn Wallace discuss Lakewood's efforts to quiet community newsletter The Watchdog. Is this an electioneering issue or a question about ...

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Lakewood Police kill armed man at Wheat Ridge motel - #lakewoodnews

One man was shot and killed by Lakewood Police over the weekend at a Wheat Ridge motel. The West Metro SWAT Team, made up of members from the Lakewood Police and Wheat Ridge Police departments, was

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Battle lines drawn for Colorado's 2020 legislative session - #lakewoodnews

In Colorado's second year of total statehouse control by Democrats after the 2018 election, one top Republican is hanging onto his optimism. "I know the constitution very well," said Chris ...

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Reporter Stories: Talking about Colorado's new Red Flag law - #lakewoodnews

Community Editor Elliott Wenzler discusses what she learned about how the Front Range county sheriff's plan to enforce Colorado's controversial new Red Flag law, allowing the courts and law enforcement to confiscate someones' firearms.

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Jeffco Library district introduces new Spanish-language website - #lakewoodnews

The Jefferson County Public Library is now offering a website and online catalogue that have been enhanced to offer an improved user experience for Spanish-speakers. Sarah Rudman, the library's

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White Fence Farm apartments appealed - #lakewoodnews

It has almost been a year since developer Crescent Communities held a community meeting to present a plan to turn White Fence Farm into a multifamily apartment complex, and nothing has happened to

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My Name Is... John Sekulich - #lakewoodnews

About me I just celebrated my 103rd birthday, and I'm still going strong. When I turned 100, Barack Obama sent me a letter telling me happy birthday. I grew up on a farm in Penrsoe, Colorado with

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Changes coming to Bear Creek Greenbelt - #lakewoodnews

In the city of Lakewood, the Bear Creek Greenbelt is the place to be for residents who love the outdoors. Each year, the park, located at 2800 S. Estes St., attracts thousands of cyclists, hikers and

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Letter to the editor: Disappointed in Perlmutter - #lakewoodnews

  Democrats have desired to impeach President Trump since Election Day. Many publicly stated as much. This gave rise to the Russia collusion investigation and subsequent appointment of ...

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Letter to the editor: Duped on the decade - #lakewoodnews

  We are constantly hearing that this is the end of the decade, unfortunately many TV and radio commentators seem to have forgotten basic math. A decade is 10 years. The first year is one, ...

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A look back at such a loathsome year - #lakewoodnews

Well. Thank God that's over. No, not the holiday season. I love the Holiday season. I would be quite happy if we could find a way to extend the celebration another few weeks. My credit cards, not ...

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Arvada parent publishes picture book with ADHD theme - #lakewoodnews

"Victor and the Vroom," the debut picture book by Arvada-based freelance writer and parent Lydia Rueger, features a regular car with a not-so-regular engine. The story is based on Rueger's

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Editorial cartoon for Jan. 9 - #lakewoodnews

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Swanky sushi spot opens in Littleton - #lakewoodnews

Sushi fanatics looking for a next-level experience might be surprised that one of the hippest new spots isn't in LoDo or RiNo, but a quiet strip mall in Littleton. Makizushico opened in December at ...

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Poetry, comedy, music and heaping helping of beans - #lakewoodnews

Jerry Cunningham is not the kind of guy who would've ever expected to end up on the board of directors of Golden's annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering. After all, for a long time, this

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Successful employers employ successful entrepreneurs - #lakewoodnews

An employed entrepreneur? How can that be? I mean, we are either employed or we are an entrepreneur, right? The answer is yes. This is because most successful entrepreneurs will share that even ...

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New film shares forgotten WWII story - #lakewoodnews

The horrors of the Holocaust were not just confined to the European continent. Stories of the slaughter of the Jews spread the world over, but unlike the U.S., Canada and many other countries, the

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Venues offer ice skating galore - #lakewoodnews

Ice skating is kind of like riding a bike. After you've done it once, it's easy to pick it up again. "It's a sport that lets you go at your own pace and excel at your own pace," said Joann

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Stolid, solid, dearly missed -- happy birthday, Dad - #lakewoodnews

My father was born 100 years ago today as I write this. There hasn't been a day since he died in 2008 that I haven't thought about him, and more this day than usual simply because of the

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Sheriffs' views vary on red flag law - #lakewoodnews

Two years and a day after Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy Zackari Parrish was fatally shot by a mentally ill man, a controversial red flag law named for him went into effect. The state law allows a

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Friday at 40 West Arts District - #lakewoodnews

It's a new year, but the 40 West Arts District is still the place to be in Lakewood. On Jan. 3, the 40 West Arts District hosted its First Friday event. The event, held on the first Friday of every

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Elway names Lock starting quarterback as 2020 begins - #lakewoodnews

For the first time since Super Bowl 50, John Elway heads into an offseason not looking to change his head coach, starting quarterback or locker room chemistry. Elway said recently that rookie Drew ...

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Early 2020 study results, budget decisions to determine parkway's future - #lakewoodnews

Of the decade the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority (JPPHA) has existed, arguably no year has posed as many roadblocks as 2019 did, with environmental and economic concerns emerging that

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School of Mines band taking a Roman holiday - #lakewoodnews

This week, the Colorado School of Mines' marching band is taking its act out of the country for only the second time in its 108-year history. The destination? Rome, where a mix of around 80 current

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Sometimes routine leads us to the real magic - #lakewoodnews

One year ago, at this time, I must admit, I was in a bit of a funk. Not full-blown Scrooge, mind you--not so much "Bah, Humbug" as "meh, whatever." There were several external factors

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People don't always say 'I love you...' - #lakewoodnews

Sometimes it sounds like: "Be safe." "Did you eat?" "Call me when you get home." And, "I made this for you." My sister shared this concept with me recently, and the last one always

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New Year's Day stabbing leaves one woman dead - #lakewoodnews

An adult male has been taken into custody after a woman died at a Lakewood residence. On Jan. 1 at 11:19 a.m., Lakewood Police were sent to a residence at the 2500 block of South Cody Way on reports ...

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An expansive and diverse musical year - #lakewoodnews

It seems fitting that a decade as tumultuous as the 2010s should end with a year so full of contradictions, progress and stagnation. Music, however, was far from stagnant. From all the year's great

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