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A look at what Centennial has in store in 2021

Some of the most prominent projects in Centennial saw developments in 2020, and more changes — reshaping part of the Interstate 25 corridor and tackling traffic congestion — may take hold in …

Former 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler, who was term-limited, has left office after eight years in the job.

Brauchler closes out tenure as DA

His time helming Colorado’s largest judicial district began and ended with shootings that horrified the nation. Cases like those — the 2012 Aurora theater shooting and the STEM School Highlands …

Heritage High School senior Charlotte Coleman disinfects her desk after class last fall.

For LPS, transition presents challenges

Eliot Ewy was getting pretty tired of online school. After Littleton Public Schools returned to all-online instruction in November, the 7-year-old first-grader at Centennial Elementary spent the tail …

State legislator ‘surprised’ to find Trump supporters behind Capitol violence

A state legislator who publicly called into question whether it was truly supporters of the president who stormed the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 now acknowledges that most of the people who have been …

Ponderosa seen as dominant as wrestling season nears

Ponderosa has been a dominant wrestling team in the south metro area and it seems like nothing will change this season. The Mustangs have won 24 of the past 26 Continental League dual meet titles and …

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Cherry Creek superintendent to retire at end of spring semester

The superintendent of one of the largest school districts in the state will retire at the end of this school year, a letter to the community announced on Jan. 22. “It has been an honor to serve the …

K-12 student art exhibit will go online this year

Littleton Public Schools 2021 Virtual District Art Show will be shown virtually Jan. 19 to May 31. Students continue to create both inside and outside the classroom, according to teacher Anna …

Battling the pandemic 'ultramarathon,' through a nurse's eyes

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Dominic Cain, 20, left, and Haley Leigvold, 21, sit at The Streets at SouthGlenn on inauguration day, Jan. 20.

Local residents react to Biden inauguration

In the days before inauguration day, the country saw worries that widespread unrest would mark the day Joe Biden was set to become president. In Centennial, the day appeared to go off without a …

The Melvin-Lewis Cemetery, a former part of a small community called Melvin that once sat near the Cherry Creek waterway, sits in the Pioneer Hills shopping center Jan. 14 just off Parker Road in Aurora, near Centennial.

Cemetery a historic landmark in shopping center

At the Pioneer Hills shopping center just off Parker Road, visitors can find the typical features of a suburban retail destination: a Bed Bath & Beyond, a PetSmart, a handful of chain …

Faith leaders talk of ‘opening people’s eyes’ to racism

Across the country, demonstrations over the past several months buoyed up a conversation about race and unequal treatment that protesters say still runs rampant in the lives of people of color. A …

Diners sit outside Smokin Fins in downtown Littleton on Nov. 20, hours before new orders took effect ending indoor dining in the face of surging COVID-19 numbers.

Level yellow could be weeks away for 5-Star businesses

In mid-December, businesses across Colorado saw state officials throw them what appeared to be an extra lifeline with the arrival of the “5-Star” program to allow them to operate with expanded …

A rendering of the new Sweetgreen drive-thru, which will be located at 9215 South Broadway in Highlands Ranch. The drive-thru will have a large window so customers can see into the kitchen.

New drive-thru restaurant to offer fast, fresh fare

A California-based restaurant focused on providing fresh, healthy food has set its sights on Highlands Ranch for its first ever drive-thru location. Sweetgreen, which already has two locations in …

Life

Aspen Bowl by Littleton Fine Arts Guild artist Bill Knoll.

Carving wood, taking photos keeps artist busy

“If possible, I used rescued wood from local trees to make small bowls, boxes and many other artistic wooden items,” said Bill Knoll. He exhibits both photography and wood pieces with the …

Jazz vocalist/guitarist Allan Harris will livestream from Lone Tree Arts Center at 8 p.m. on Feb. 5.

Harlem After Dark to perform in livestream

Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, presents a livestream performance by jazz vocalist/guitarist Allan Harris, with his trio: “Harlem After Dark” at 8 p.m. Feb. 5. See …

Kyle Lang was inspired to play drums as an outlet to express himself.

Taking it to the streets: Sharing music and words of love in the age of COVID

A small desk, an antique typewriter and some space on Denver’s 16th Street Mall are the tools Colorado native Devan Kingsford needs to arouse some pretty strong emotions. With a few taps on the …

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The power of Wood.Works at the Arvada Center

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Ada Florence Ashford, 95, is shown in her kitchen wearing the apron she put on first thing each morning in this 2004 photo by Kristina Loggia, part of the “Apron Chronicles” exhibit opening Jan. 23 at History Colorado.

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‘Apron Chronicles’ exhibit coming to end of journey

History Colorado at 1200 Broadway in Denver is a wonderful spot for family (or individual) visits on a winter — or actually, any — day. Exhibits take you back to the state’s years-ago history …

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Basketball season will look different

There is to be a 2021 Colorado high school basketball season — although nothing is certain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Basketball practices for boys and girls were to begin on Jan. 18 and …

Tough year had some bright moments

Being asked to write a column for the new year usually means wrapping up the highlights from the previous …
Mid-January date set for prep practices to begin

With multiple meetings through mid-December, including weekend work, the Colorado High School Activities …
For some, the more sports the merrier

Multi-sport competitors used to be prominent in Colorado high school athletics, but their ranks have been …

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CCIG Moves HQ into Newly Renovated South Denver Location

CCIG has moved into its new headquarters after a top-to-bottom renovation designed to create a modern, highly collaborative work environment featuring state-of-the-art technology. View more Post your news

Start of winter high school sports pushed back

Coaches for Season B sports had been looking over their shoulders for about a month, waiting to …
Creek shuts out Valor for state crown

Cherry Creek football coach Dave Logan turned his best player loose in the Class 5A state …

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A look at what Centennial has in store in 2021

Brauchler closes out tenure as DA

For LPS, transition presents challenges

State legislator ‘surprised’ to find Trump supporters behind Capitol violence

Ponderosa seen as dominant as wrestling season nears

Local residents react to Biden inauguration

Cemetery a historic landmark in shopping center

Faith leaders talk of ‘opening people’s eyes’ to racism

Level yellow could be weeks away for 5-Star businesses

New drive-thru restaurant to offer fast, fresh fare

Carving wood, taking photos keeps artist busy

Harlem After Dark to perform in livestream

Taking it to the streets: Sharing music and words of love in the age of COVID

The power of Wood.Works at the Arvada Center

‘Apron Chronicles’ exhibit coming to end of journey

Basketball season will look different

Tough year had some bright moments

Mid-January date set for prep practices to begin

For some, the more sports the merrier

CCIG Moves HQ into Newly Renovated South Denver Location

Start of winter high school sports pushed back

Creek shuts out Valor for state crown

Six of one, half a dozen of the other, if that’s OK

Hope and encouragement, love and forgiveness

The grand illusion in the land of confusion

New year, new possibilities

In a challenging 2020, music kept us going

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