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Weld warns of measles exposure in Windsor
A person alleged to have tested positive for measles was sighted in a Windsor grocery store on May 31, according to a June 4 news release from the Weld County…
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Credit, crypto and cost of living: Colorado schools face big task teaching teens financial survival
Forget balancing a checkbook. Today’s teens need to know how to avoid identity theft, decode a credit score and figure out if that “buy now, pay later” plan is actually worth it. With a new state law requiring all Colorado high school students to complete a course in financial literacy beginning with students in the…
Phillips 66 awards Weld County students with scholarships
Two Weld County students were awarded college scholarships by Phillips 66 through the Energizing Next Generation Phillips Awards STEM Scholarships for local students, according to press release on May 22. “We congratulate the honorees on their achievements inside and outside the classroom and wish them every success in college,” said Brenda Shumate, Phillips 66 General Manager for Colorado…
Moms warn of Medicaid cuts as Pettersen pushes back, Evans signals
“If Medicaid was taken away, I would lose half my family before the year was out.” That’s the warning Kat, a Jefferson County mother of five, gave U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen during a roundtable just before Mother’s Day, describing how she relies on Medicaid to care for a child with autism, a son with speech…
Westminster’s Shannon Bird announces bid for 8th Congressional District
Former Westminster City Councilor and current State Representative Shannon Bird announced Tuesday she is entering the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District. Bird hopes to unseat Republican incumbent Gabe Evans, who won the highly competitive 8th district job last year. Bird said Monday that she is running to halt attacks on American freedoms and…
PRESS RELEASE: AE2S Named a Top 5 National Best Firm to Work For
(June 9, 2025) – AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC.), a 100% employee-owned civil and environmental engineering firm with offices in Englewood and Dillon,…
Westminster, other cities, suing the state over who has control over local land use issues
Westminster and five other home rule cities are suing the state over new laws and actions the municipalities say ride roughshod over their ability to govern local land use issues. “We have to stand up,” Mayor Nancy McNally said Monday. “They did these new sweeping bills, and no one came talk to anyone at the…
Sports
High school basketball: New rules in play for 2025-26 season
We’re still a year away from Colorado adopting a shot clock for high school basketball. The rule kicks in for the 2026-27 season, with a 35-second timer for all classifications. However, some changes are coming ahead of the 2025-26 season also. The National Federation of High Schools adopted new rules…
Hungerball is back at Thorntonfest. What the heck is it?
Despite recent rain, summertime is nearly in full effect in Colorado, and you know what that means: festival season, like Thorntonfest on June 7. These festivals offer a slew of food vendors and beer gardens sure to quell any festival-goers’ cravings. But those with an appetite for competition should try…
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Arts & Culture
Clarke Reader: The Music of Johnny Cash Comes to Miners Alley
There aren’t a lot of things people can agree on these days, but I think one thing we all can share a love of is…
Aims showcasing the next generation of filmmakers
Aims Community College is hosting its Film and Animation Showcase to highlight the creative talents of students in the Graphic Design & Rich Media and…
Local author brings family to Cinco de Mayo celebration
The Fort Lupton Library celebrated the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo a few days early with plenty of indoor and outdoor games for the kids,…
Clarke Reader: Fall in Love ’Once’ Again in Littleton
Sometimes the most powerful love stories are the least complicated. You don’t need a lot of games and obstacles—just two people trying desperately to connect.…
Comedy shows focus on addiction, recovery, and resilience
Recovering from addiction may not be a laughing matter but Aims Community College students hope they can give their peers a reason to smile. The…
Clarke Reader:Spring offerings for the blossoming season
We’re on the cusp of one of the best times of the year in Colorado — spring. We can finally come out of our winter…
Columns & Opinion
Carlos Barron: Beware bad apples in metro districts
Elections matter! On May 6th, Coloradans in metro districts, and other special districts, will have the opportunity to vote for…
Protect Coloradans’ health care
We are facing a reality where health coverage for 1 in 5 Coloradans is in jeopardy. Congressional discussions are underway…
Clarke Reader: Explore the Wonders of Angkor at DMNS
People may have certain perceptions in their mind when they hear the name Angkor Wat or the Khmer Empire that…
Clarke Reader: BIFF goes big in its 21st Year
A rising tide lifts all boats, and that may just be the case with the film scene in Colorado. Not…
Letters
Letter to the Editor:Evans must protect benefits for children
Evans must protect benefits for children As a pediatrician in the Thornton area, I am calling on our representative, Gabe…
Letter to the Editor:Colorado needs strong food protection
Colorado needs strong food protection Arriving in Colorado, I quickly noticed its proud history of standing up for animals, public…
Letter to the Editor: Two are invaluable for North Metro Fire Rescue District
As a citizen of the North Metro Fire Rescue District (NMFRD), I am writing to express for two current…
Local LIFE
Treasure hunting: Denver metro’s antique stores are spaces where history meets creativity
Antique shops across the Denver metro are more than places to buy old things — they’re spaces where history meets creativity. Across the metro area, vintage lovers and curious newcomers alike are fueling a growing scene rooted in nostalgia, community and the thrill of discovery. Colorado Antique Gallery Standing at 52,000 square feet and d…
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