'Old Dominion' to headline Stampede

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Valley to begin irrigation season soon

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Alamosa armed robber apprehended

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Jeffco schools continues budget talks - #lakewoodnews

A presentation of the proposed budget for Jefferson County Public Schools is scheduled for the April 20 Board of Education meeting with final adoption scheduled for May 4. Discussion on development of the 2017/2018 budget began in October with

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Ken Salazar not running for gov

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'Bounty hunter' sent to prison

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Gifting picture books to children is a good idea - #lakewoodnews

Great books with no or few words and beautiful illustrations are fantastic for building vocabulary, love of books, writing and drawing skills. This is not too much praise, especially if they are

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Great expectations and 30 minutes can achieve results - #lakewoodnews

My teaching partner, Pattie Nelson, is a prime example of a 100-percenter. She comes to work every day with an inexhaustible supply of energy. She puts time and thought preparing for every day, and

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My Name Is: Evan Conant - #lakewoodnews

About me ... I'm one of the millions that migrated west from the East Coast -- I'm originally from New Jersey, just outside of New York City. I came out here to attend the University of Colorado Boulder in 1983, fell in love with the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, and never left.

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Women's Day volunteers help prepare new Chanda Plan building - #lakewoodnews

With the great early spring weather Jeffco has been receiving, a lot of people are spending weekends enjoying the outdoors. But on March 25, volunteers from as far away as Colorado Springs and Greeley spent their day at the new home of the Chanda

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Fourth arrest in sex assault

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Hotz murder case continued

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Acosta takes plea; Ferrell trial rescheduled

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Letter: Wait on the repeal - #lakewoodnews

I understand that Republican lawmakers are eager, and in a hurry to repeal the ACA, but I am concerned that their haste to accomplish their goals may do more harm than good. It may leave a lot of

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Letter: A bad budget - #lakewoodnews

The Environmental Protection Agency, the State Department, and the Agricultural Department will be hit the hardest by Trump's disastrous budget. It discontinues funding for international climate

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Editorial cartoon March 30 - #lakewoodnews

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Girls' biking group teaches cycling skills, empowerment - #lakewoodnews

During their years participating in competitive cycling events the world over, Lea and Sabra Davison saw plenty of little girls standing on the side of the track. "We'd see them there, but they were never all that engaged," Sabra said.

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'Jesus Christ Superstar' is final musical of 2016-2017 season - #lakewoodnews

Whether religious or not, almost everyone is familiar with the story of Jesus of Nazareth. The events of Jesus' life were so long ago, and have been told and retold so many times that it can be hard to keep sight of the man himself. In its

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Ralston Valley boys lacrosse program growing - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- Facing one of the best lacrosse teams in the state is a challenge for any program. But for Ralston Valley's first-year program, it was also an excellent learning opportunity. The Lobos, No. 5 in last week's CHSAANow.com Class 4A

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Police provide several spring crime safety tips - #lakewoodnews

Planning a vacation this Spring Break? Don't post it to Facebook! Wait until arriving back home before posting that great selfie of the family departing from the airport for that tropical vacation. Even with privacy settings to minimize the risk,

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Vinyl Me, Please keeps the music spinning - #lakewoodnews

How do you find the music you love? There's always been the radio, and streaming sites like Spotify have gotten better and better at creating recommendations for listeners to discover new artists. But the people behind Denver-based Vinyl Me,

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'The welcome home that Vietnam veterans have been waiting for' - #lakewoodnews

For Vietnam veteran Abe Alonzo, the March 24 ceremony honoring him and 53 others for their service in an unpopular and devastating war was long overdue. "We weren't accepted or received after our tour in Vietnam," said the 68-year-old

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Learning more about sex assault this month - #lakewoodnews

A woman is forced to have intercourse while on a date. She says no, but he says her provocative clothing suggested otherwise. A child is inappropriately touched by a trusted adult while getting dressed before school in the morning. A young man

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Lease agreement approved for Zerger building in Westminster - #lakewoodnews

Doral Academy of Colorado, a charter school that emphasizes the arts, will have a new location next school year. The Jefferson County Board of Education approved unanimously March 23 a one-year lease agreement with Doral Academy to occupy the

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Jeffco police departments work on reaccreditation process - #lakewoodnews

When it comes to protecting their lives and property, citizens want to know their police officers are the best they can be. Many ways exist to ensure police departments are operating at top levels, but one of the most highly acclaimed is to

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Catchers must keep firm grip on game - #lakewoodnews

The position of catcher is not easy on the body. Players take their lumps with foul tips, flung bats and plays at home plate with a base runner charging toward them. And, of course, there's the squatting catchers must do, keeping their knees

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For crew chiefs, it's life in the fast lane - #lakewoodnews

Cole Pearn and Chris Gayle feel right at home in Golden, but neither is home very often. Both are crew chiefs for Denver's NASCAR Furniture Row Racing teams. Pearn is in his second season as

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Murder conspiracy hearing reset

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Death due to cold, drugs, alcohol

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Firefighters respond to haystack blaze

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Catchers must keep firm grip on game - #lakewoodnews

The position of catcher is not easy on the body. Players take their lumps with foul tips, flung bats and plays at home plate with a base runner charging toward them. And, of course, there's the squatting catchers must do, keeping their knees

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Benton, coaches honored at Hall of Fame dinner - #lakewoodnews

Colorado Community Media's own Jim Benton was honored with the Media Award by the Colorado High School Coaches Association March 25 at its Hall of Fame induction dinner in Aurora. Benton joined five coaches in receiving honors at the ...

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Catchers must keep firm grip on game - #lakewoodnews

The position of catcher is not easy on the body. Players take their lumps with foul tips, flung bats and plays at home plate with a base runner charging toward them. And, of course, there's the squatting catchers must do, keeping their knees

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Homelake: Proud of past service

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Three arrested for sex assault

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Senate sends amended electronic records bill to House - #lakewoodnews

The state Senate has approved a bill directing government agencies to deliver requested public records in electronic formats that can be read by computer. The Republican-led Senate voted 21-14 on March 22 to send Senate Bill 17-040 to the House. ...

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Commissioners declare April National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Watch out for phony money

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No cannabis club recommended

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Standout West Metro performers for week March 13-18 - #lakewoodnews

Kynlee Post, soccer, junior, Arvada West: She scored the game's only goal in the Wildcats' 1-0 win over Golden on March 15. Noah Mitchell, baseball, junior, Golden: He had five RBI on two hits in

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Inaugural Cans Around the Campus nets more than 5,000 pounds of food - #lakewoodnews

GOLDEN -- The first joint food drive -- Cans Around the Campus -- put on by Jeffco Public Schools was a great success. More than 5,000 pounds of can food was collected during the week-long event by nine Jeffco high schools: Arvada, Chatfield,

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Basketball all-stars will put on a show - #lakewoodnews

It turns out the Colorado high school basketball season is not over, as 20 area players have made it to The Show. There will be four games this year in The Show, which is an all-star showcase set

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Letter: Say no to SB61 - #lakewoodnews

I wanted to speak out against Senate Bill 61. This Senate bill pretends it is about equality for all students. But equality is not in treating everyone the same, but rather treating everyone

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Letter: Who is protecting the general welfare? - #lakewoodnews

Republicans hate Obamacare because it takes money from the wealthy to assist Americans who need help obtaining decent medical care. They think less fortunates should stand on their own two feet and

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Sushi swims into Alamosa

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City makes the best of water rules

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Cooking for a crowd on St. Patrick's Day - #lakewoodnews

The Lakewood Elks lodge celebrated St. Patrick's Day by throwing its doors open to members and the public for a full day of corned beef and cabbage.

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Editorial cartoon March 23 - #lakewoodnews

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Construction defects bill goes to 'kill committee' - #lakewoodnews

A construction defects reform bill that lawmakers had high hopes for is likely headed for defeat in the state House of Representatives after being assigned to the State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on March 14. Senate Bill 156,

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Rio Grande Cty coroner resigns

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Man stabbed trying to break up argument

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Arvada preps for annual Kite Festival - #lakewoodnews

Let's go fly a kite! The 16th annual Arvada Kite Festival will take over the Stenger Sports Complex Sunday, April 2. Families attending the event can bring their own kite or purchase one there. There will also be a Kids Zone for children ages

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Marathoning theater at the Arvada Center - #lakewoodnews

A lot of life is spent waiting -- waiting for people to arrive or depart, for things to happen, or for answers to be made clear. This spring at the Arvada Center, the three repertory shows all examine characters waiting -- for a bus to make it

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Letting visitors know what to see and do in Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

More and more people are coming to Colorado because of the numerous kinds of entertainment and activities to be found in the state according to The West Chamber. And The West Chamber wants to ensure its members and the community are well-versed

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Youth suicide issue brings community together - #lakewoodnews

In the spring of 2002, Ken Wiig's 17-year-old daughter died by suicide. The teen had musical talents, was organized and got good grades. But she took her life just days after she had enrolled in classes at the Community College of Denver. Wiig

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Horse enthusiasts gallop to expo at stock show complex - #lakewoodnews

From March 10-12, the National Western Stock Show Complex in Denver hosted more than 150 events for thousands of horses and horse lovers alike during the 2017 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo. Throughout the weekend, nine arenas and event spaces

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A family business affair - #lakewoodnews

For Mark Albrecht, the key to running a business with his wife on a daily basis is for each to know their strengths and weaknesses. "One of the things that I think is critical is to allow the other to lead in their sweet spot, what they're ...

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Trump budget, healthcare focus of Bennet town hall

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Five minutes with Bennet

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Hearing set in triple homicide

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Jury finds Acosta guilty

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Broadband in SLV could be better

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Community Builders presented to URGED

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City hits 'paws' on cat ordinance

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Homeless report shared

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San Luis woman dies in accident

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Moratorium set on marijuana clubs

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River, dam funding approved Tuesday

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Fire fright on South Table Mountain - #lakewoodnews

The South Table Mountain Fire was fully containment by the afternoon of March 11, after area fire agencies successfully kept the fire from threatening homes in Golden. The grass fire which burned about 66 acres began about 3:30 p.m. on March 9.

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Bear Creek Lake runs on volunteers - #lakewoodnews

Bear Creek Lake Park is a big place, and it takes a lot of people to keep the 2,600 acres in the best condition for visitors. So for the eighth year, park rangers hosted a volunteer fair on March 7, at the Bear Creek Lake visitor center. "I

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My Name Is: Anne Jefferies - #lakewoodnews

About me ... I was born in Salt Lake City, and since my father worked for the government, we lived in a lot of places like Idaho and Grand Junction. We moved to Golden when I was in high school, and my dad worked at the Federal Center for

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Rabies confirmed in skunk found in Wheat Ridge - #lakewoodnews

A skunk collected in Wheat Ridge near Sheridan and 35th Avenue was infected with rabies, according to lab results from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). The skunk is the first animal to test positive for rabies in

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Lakewood mayor encourages residents to think of the children - #lakewoodnews

In his 2017 State of the City speech, Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul invited residents and hundreds of community leaders to think of ways to make the city a better place for its children. "Enriching a child's quality of life enriches everybody's

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In her words - #lakewoodnews

"Women are an essential part of our communities, both professionally and personally. Healthcare would not be the same without women." -- of Golden, the group director of community health at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood. "It's great

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AHS hears court of appeals cases

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Sex assault trial underway

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Editorial: Freedom of Information laws important to democracy - #lakewoodnews

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'We have become a place that offers hope' - #lakewoodnews

The mornings are perhaps the most important time of day in Faye Doverspike's classroom. That's when the sixth-grade reading and writing teacher at Pleasant View Elementary School gets to know her 30 students simply as kids. "We bond ...

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ASU considers sanctuary campus

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Through wins and losses, Lakewood thrived together - #lakewoodnews

DENVER -- Losing games is just a part of athletics, while losing friends, teammates and family is the harsh reality of life. Lakewood's girls basketball program made history this season advancing to its first Final 4 and state championship

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My namer is...Eli Lang - #lakewoodnews

Saving money for college Right now I work down at the Eggshell. I am a host and the host is also a barista. So, I make special coffee drinks. I'm just trying to save up some money before I head to school in the fall. I'm saving money for ...

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Mountain Phoenix charter renewed - #lakewoodnews

The charter for Mountain Phoenix Community School in Wheat Ridge was approved for another three years. The Jefferson County Board of Education voted unanimously March 9 to renew the schools charter application on a three year contract with the

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My name is...Derek Driggs - #lakewoodnews

About me I was born in Louisville, but I came to Golden when I was a baby. I'm 21 now. I went to Kyffin Elementary, but attended middle school and high school in Lakewood. I graduated from Lakewood High School in 2013. Now I attend the ...

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STEP it up for local ladies - #lakewoodnews

Looking back at history to present day, women have come a long way. "We can vote. We can own land. We can own a business," said Deborah Deal-Blackwell, chair of Jefferson County's 2017 International Women's Day celebration. Women

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Girls STEM projects show 'world is in good hands' - #lakewoodnews

In the process of building a miniature solar-powered car, Bell Middle School students Alicia Crespin, Jacqueline Rossell-Rust and Joanna Toy put their problem-solving skills to the test. "We kept coming up with problems, so we had to find ways

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'Our spirituality is unbounded' - #lakewoodnews

The rule for Unitarian Universalists is that there are virtually no rules. Yes, there are seven key principles -- you can't believe anything you want, which ministers say is a common misconception about the belief system. But there is no

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Building a road map to blended learning - #lakewoodnews

Staff from the Keystone Policy Center came away from the first meeting on the best way to increase blended learning opportunities -- using a digital component for some or all of the instruction -- with good and bad news. The good news -- there

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Westminster shooting shutters Stuart Street - #lakewoodnews

A shooting at 112th and Stuart Street in Westminster Tuesday afternoon shut down the neighborhood and put nearby Cotton Creek Elementary School on a lockdown. One man was killed in the shooting. His name has not been released

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Game translates well for overseas transfer - #lakewoodnews

Justin McCaw sat on the floor following ThunderRidge's Class 5A semifinal loss to George Washington and absorbed a tough American basketball lesson. It was one of those agony-of-defeat moments on

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Annual Chamber Art Gala held

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Proposed ordinance contains 'claws'

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Crane festival soars into 34th year

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Airport works to improve runway and parking lot

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No recreational pot on county ballot

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Crews continue to fight South Table Mountain Fire - #lakewoodnews

One firefighter has sustained minor injuries while working to contain the South Table Mountain Fire on March 9. The grass fire began at about a quarter acre in size grew to about 75 acres in about ...

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Bill seeking tax hike for transportation spending praised, panned - #lakewoodnews

A bill introduced in the state Legislature by the Democratic speaker of the House and the Republican Senate president would seek voter approval to raise the state sales tax to help pay for Colorado's transportation needs. Colorado's growing ...

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OMS SADD kicks butts on Wednesday

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Suspect in murder faces drug trial first

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Commissioners support provider fee

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Alamosa adopts SLV Code of Ethics

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Tigers dance into Final 4 for the first time - #lakewoodnews

DENVER -- Tears have been a common for Lakewood's girls basketball team down at the Denver Coliseum in recent years. However, it was tears of joy rolling down the faces of the Tigers on March 3. No. 9-seeded Lakewood advanced to the

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Letter: A super process - #lakewoodnews

A recent letter writer incorrectly states that the same criteria used last time for the new superintendent will be used again. First of all, he may not realize that among the thousands of people who

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Letter: At what cost? - #lakewoodnews

Recent articles in the newspaper covering parents triumphantly defending their schools, to prevent closure, sounds wonderful. No budget cuts to student programming, another recent headline, also ...

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Joy Mejia is Youth of the Year

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Defendant requests prison sentence instead of jail

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If you see something, do something: What it really means - #lakewoodnews

See if this plot is familiar to you: Happy couple says goodbye to each other on the morning before Valentine's Day as they climb into their respective vehicles to drive to work. Less than an hour later, one calls the other, in shock: A car

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You, me and McMinimee: We all should learn from hindsight - #lakewoodnews

I have, upon occasion, had a little bit of fun with the idea that I can write a letter to my younger self, and give said younger self advice about how to proceed in the world. Of course, such a thing is absurd, and so it is nothing more than a

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Man receives 1,200 years for crime spree - #lakewoodnews

One of the three men known as the Scream Mask Bandits was sentenced March 3 for his role in a November 2015 crime spree that included armed bank robbery, car theft and the shooting of an innocent bystander. Myloh Jaqory Mason, 26, was sentenced

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Four choruses and an orchestra unite for Brahms' German Requiem - #lakewoodnews

Directors from five Boulder and Jefferson County musical groups are wrestling with a pleasant logistical problem: how to arrange 180 musicians onstage for two performances of Johannes Brahms' "German Requiem in March." The 120-voice

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Hard times for house hunters - #lakewoodnews

Londa Mull isn't your typical couch surfer. "I'm technically homeless, and I chose this," she said with a smile. After her four adult children moved out, Mull, a 50-year-old former real estate broker's assistant, began looking for a

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Q&A with Robert Golden, South Metro Chamber of Commerce president/CEO - #lakewoodnews

Colorado Community Media reporter Stephanie Mason interviewed Robert Golden, president and CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, about the impact of rising home prices on the

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Bailey new president and CEO of Jeffco EDC - #lakewoodnews

What Sam Bailey enjoys most about Jefferson County is the community's gusto. "Jefferson County happens to be the place where the pioneering spirit still thrives and fosters an appetite to be engaged in the community," he said. Bailey,

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Shooting drill teaches Lutheran staff safety Police, fire and EMS participate in exercise - #lakewoodnews

Lutheran Hospital is all about saving lives, but staff received some training about how to help save their own lives too, during a series of active shooter drills in three of the hospital's buildings on March 2. "At Lutheran, keeping our

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Jaguars lose tough overtime battle - #lakewoodnews

D'Evelyn fans applauded their team's determined effort and formed a tunnel from the court to the locker room for the players after the Lewis-Palmer squeezed out a double overtime win over the Jaguars in the March 4 Great 8 state boys basketball

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Fire still a danger on Green Mountain - #lakewoodnews

Imagine looking out your backyard window at night to see a sea of flames heading toward your home. For Diane Rhodus and other residents on Green Mountain, not only has this been a reality, but a constant fear. "Many of the houses in this

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When college mixes with taxes, time to unravel the knot - #lakewoodnews

For people who enjoy the challenge of mazes, a huge opportunity presents itself every year in the mix of college financial aid applications and income tax returns. What a labyrinth of rules and potential deductions and credits you can

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Quiz nights bring interaction to pubs - #lakewoodnews

Quiz nights at Grist Brewing Co. in Highlands Ranch are high energy. The combination of a running club, a food truck and an average of eight to 10 teams racking their brains for the correct answers to trivia questions makes Wednesday nights at Grist

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Editorial cartoon March 9 - #lakewoodnews

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Courier receives Excellence in Media Award

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Protests peaceful at GOP dinner

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Salazar potential governor candidate

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"Billy Elliot" at Vintage Theatre doesn't put a foot wrong - #lakewoodnews

I made the trek to Aurora (1469 Dayton St.) to the Vintage Theatre to see the musical "Billy Elliot," that plays through March 19. I'm happy to report that it was well worth the trip. Billy (Kaden Hinkle) is born into a family of rough and tough

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Mayors campaign for construction defects bill - #lakewoodnews

While mayors around the metro area are backing a state legislative effort restricting construction defects lawsuits that they say discourage the building of attainable housing -- such as condominiums and townhomes -- critics say it would take away

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Lakewood's playoff run honors former star - #lakewoodnews

There were less than 30 seconds left in Lakewood's 61-49 upset victory over top-seeded Highlands Ranch in the girls Class 5A basketball quarterfinal state playoff game when Tigers center Camilla

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If you see something, do something: What it really means - #lakewoodnews

See if this plot is familiar to you: Happy couple says goodbye to each other on the morning before Valentine's Day as they climb into their respective vehicles to drive to work. Less than an hour

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Here's the dirt on trying too hard to stay clean - #lakewoodnews

I went to the grocery store. At the entrance, they have a Purell dispenser and towelettes. First I wiped off the dispenser with some Purell and a towelette, and then I did the same thing to my

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Qualified for nationals!

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Alamosa leaves room for East Alamosa in water planning

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Pot on the ballot petition drive begins

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Murder co-defendant hearing set

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McMinimee steps back during Jeffco Schools superintendent transition - #lakewoodnews

Staff reportDan McMinimee has stepped down from his position as Superintendent of Jefferson County Schools and and Terry Elliott will serve as interim acting superintendent as the Board of Education ...

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State engineer addresses 'use it or lose it'

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Mom takes girls across Mexican border

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City plans pot club moratorium

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Area residents rally to support President Trump - #lakewoodnews

The day was a flurry of red, white and blue. There were cheers, and sometimes, jeers. Chants including "USA! USA! USA!" and "Build that wall!" at times drummed out the day's speakers. At ...

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Letter: Why not Dan? - #lakewoodnews

What will happen if the Jeffco School Board's search for a new Superintendent (using the same Search Firm and the same criteria for selection as used two years ago) comes up short? What ...

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Letter: Cartoon got one thing right - #lakewoodnews

It is interesting that the cartoon pic by Bill Day you printed in your Feb. 23 issue of the newspaper showing an unsavory caricature of President Trump and Putin with the label "Friend of America" ...

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Letter: Not just hot air - #lakewoodnews

The Senate is expected to vote soon on whether or not to repeal a Bureau of Land Management regulation that restricts methane emissions from oil and gas wells located on public lands. Capturing ...

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Defense key for D'Evelyn in win over Cheyenne Mountain - #lakewoodnews

DENVER -- The second quarter belonged to D'Evelyn's full-court press defense Feb. 25. After a poor shooting first quarter in the second round of the Class 4A boys basketball tournament, the Jaguars looked to their defense to provide a

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Golden's supporting cast steps up - #lakewoodnews

GOLDEN -- The Oscar for Best Supporting Cast had to go to Golden's trio of juniors Joe Madsen, Jack Moore and Riley Stoner on Feb. 25. Junior Adam Thistlewood and senior Kayden Sund scored all 19 points in the first half for the Demons in the

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D'Evelyn girls run past Falcon to advance into Sweet 16 - #lakewoodnews

DENVER -- The three keys to success for D'Evelyn's girls basketball team is tempo, tempo and tempo -- the quicker, the better for the Jaguars. That held true Feb. 24 as 15th-seeded D'Evelyn advanced into the round of 16 of the Class 4A

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Making a stop at your neighborhood Ace Hardware - #lakewoodnews

Customers stopping by the Lake Ridge Ace Hardware on Feb. 21 to pick up a new snow shovel, or some sod for the coming spring, also received a little chili to spice up their shopping experience. The chili, both Colorado pork green and red beef,

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Tigers pounce on Denver East - #lakewoodnews

 It is on to round four of the state tournament for the Lakewood High School girls basketball team. The 9th-seed Tigers defeated the 8th ranked Denver East team 51-43, on Feb. 28, to advance.

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Murder suspect hearing continued

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ATM's might be part of SLV ag future

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Snow place like home for this athlete - #lakewoodnews

Snow place like home for this athleteThere was no use wasting time, so I popped the tough question to RJ McLennan early in the interview. I asked the Rock Canyon senior if he is a skier or a

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Editorial cartoon Feb.2 - #lakewoodnews

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