Castle Rock voters will be asked to approve sales tax increase for police, fire
The town of Castle Rock says the current sales tax rate isn't keeping up with the demand for police and fire services as the community grows.
Castle Rock family calls for wildlife fence along US 85 after deadly crash
A Castle Rock couple was returning from a weekend trip to the mountains when, just minutes from home, a 700-pound cow elk hit by another car crashed through their windshield from above, killing a husband and father.
Colorado civilians in community academy learn law enforcement tactics
Douglas County residents walked a day in law enforcement's shoes, marking the culmination of a month-long community academy. Sheriff's deputies trained members of the public on Saturday, taking them through various simulations.
Sedalia-based FarmBox Foods expands to address food insecurity
What if putting a farm in a box could feed people in food-insecure areas and increase sustainability? One Sedalia-based company says it's doing just that.
Castle Rock pastor welcomes migrants into home
A Venezuelan migrant says a Castle Rock family and their Colorado church played a crucial role in welcoming her family to America.
Lone Tree's mobility service serves as model for other Colorado communities
A popular mobility service in Lone Tree is celebrating 10 years in operation and serving as a model for other Colorado communities. The "Link on Demand" service provides free rides within Lone Tree city limits.
Drive-up food bank serves hundreds in Douglas County
Douglas County is one of the wealthiest counties in the country, but many residents are still struggling to put food on the table. On the first and third Saturday of every month, one church offers a drive-up food bank.
New I-25 Crystal Valley interchange to open in Douglas County in 2027
Construction on the Crystal Valley Interchange project started in March, but the idea has been in the works since the 1980s.
DougCo survey shows support for open space, sports fields, botanic gardens
The results are in and more Douglas County residents than ever before weighed in on their priorities for parks funding in a recent survey.
Colorado search and rescue task force travels from Florida to North Carolina
Sunday, a search and rescue task force from Colorado traveled from Pinellas County, Florida, to Asheville, North Carolina, to aid in recovery operations following Hurricane Helene.
Gables Vista water issues raise concerns among residents
Most Gables Vista residents have returned to their Denver apartments, but some remain displaced. The Cherry Creek Apartment Complex residents were without hot water for five days after a pipe repair failed twice.
Family and Colorado community memorialize Kendrick Castillo
The Douglas County community is keeping alive the memory of the 18-year-old who lost his life tackling a gunman at STEM school Highlands Ranch in 2019.
Advocates urge protection of prairie dogs amid development
Conservationists are sounding the alarm about the impact of development in Douglas County on wildlife, specifically prairie dogs.
5K raises money for inclusive park in memory of Sterling Ranch resident
Over the weekend a charity 5K in Sterling Ranch raised over $20,000 for the nonprofit "Miles 4 Madison," which provides recreational opportunities to children with special needs.
Apartment without running water for days, as failed pipe repairs cause flooding
Residents at Gables Vista Apartments in Cherry Creek are nearing their fourth day without running water, with no end in sight.