Douglas County
What exactly is the Front Range Trail? You may already be riding on it.
Every year, Colorado’s indefatigable trail builders chip away at complex new sections of a connector they imagine stretching from Wyoming to New Mexico. Next up: Castle Rock and the Cache la Poudre.
Douglas County proceeds with its pursuit of a new health department after pandemic battles with Tri-County
The county started considering forming a new public health department several months into the COVID-19 pandemic
Douglas County School District’s equity policy keeps drawing parent blowback
A handful of parents even say they are pulling children out of Douglas County School District
Colorado summer camps are gearing up for a full season of swimming, sightseeing — and sanitizing
Camps will make a big return this summer, with parents and kids alike eager for more carefree days. Many camps, catering to fewer kids, have already hit capacity.
Lawsuit filed in Colorado school arrest of 11-year-old autistic boy
The lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado
“5-star” exemption program pioneered in Mesa County opens to other Colorado counties under red-level restrictions
Data from Mesa County’s pilot will determine if variances can be extended elsewhere. It will take a decline in hospitalizations and positivity rates.
Colorado’s I-25 project on “The Gap” combined data, thousands of photos and engineering to minimize roadkill
On vast, contiguous public and private land, abundant wildlife has been meticulously preserved. But growing safety hazards couldn’t be ignored.
More Colorado counties want entrance into Mesa County’s coronavirus “pre-check” program for restaurants
More than 600 Mesa County businesses have applied for variances to COVID-19 restrictions under a program OK’d by the state. Now Larimer and Douglas counties want the same 5-star treatment.
More Coloradans than ever voted this year, and the state’s turnout ranks in the top 5 nationwide
Members of both major parties and unaffiliated voters all cast ballots at record-high rates, but Democratic counties led the way
Colorado vote tracker: Here’s a look at turnout in the 2020 election
A statewide analysis and breakdown of the top 11 counties shows Democrats hold the vote edge in Colorado
They’ve been called soccer moms, rage moms and Zoom moms. Why the Colorado suburban-women vote is so important.
Republican women are talking about the economy and law and order, while Democrats are concerned about respect, and women’s rights
STEM School Highlands Ranch shooter sentenced to life in prison after emotional, day-long hearing
Alec McKinney, who will be eligible for parole after 40 years, spoke publicly for the first time since the attack, apologizing individually to his victims. “I don't deserve leniency nor forgiveness,” he said. “I don't want a lighter sentence.”
Threats, vandalism, job loss: Colorado’s public health officials are under attack as they respond to coronavirus
Across the state, public health departments are facing a barrage of vitriol as they respond to the pandemic. Some officials have up and quit under the pressure, while others who stay say they fear for their safety.
Douglas County to opt out of mask mandate, moves to leave Tri-County Health Department
The saga between Tri-County and Douglas County isn't the only instance of friction between public health officials and elected politicians in Colorado since the coronavirus crisis began.
Incumbents, slate backed by super PAC cash head to victory in run for Colorado statehouse
Weld Republican says it’s “a new chance for the conservative effort in Colorado.”
Colorado likely won’t have an accurate coronavirus death count for months, or even years
17% more deaths occurred in Colorado in March and April compared to last year — and only a fraction are listed as COVID-19 victims. Here’s what we know about the “excess deaths.”
Most of Denver area to remain under stay-at-home order as governor eases statewide restrictions
The extended orders mean that about half of Colorado’s 6 million residents will remain under some kind of stay-at-home directive. Douglas County, the lone exception, will follow the state’s safer-at-home guidance.
Colorado’s coronavirus stay-at-home order raised a lot of questions. Don’t call 911 to ask them.
Residents are wondering if they can pick up children from ex-spouses, teachers want to know if they can deliver homework to students, and some people are even asking if they still have to follow traffic laws.
Metro counties drop stay-at-home orders for one issued by state of Colorado
Public health departments representing Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Jefferson and Douglas counties say the patchwork of decrees was confusing, and tell residents to stay at home until April 11.
Most money spent in the child welfare system comes after kids are in foster care. What if that’s backwards?
A multi-county, privately funded project aims to flip the system to prevent kids from needing services in the first place.
