Jefferson County
Colorado early vote tracker: Here’s a look at the turnout in the 2020 election
A statewide analysis and breakdown of the top 11 counties shows Democrats hold the early vote edge in Colorado ahead of the Nov. 3 election
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U.S. Forest Service to temporarily close public lands in five Colorado counties because of fire conditions
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Many Jeffco schools use discredited curriculum to teach students how to read
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Colorado wanted to make it easier for people with disabilities to vote. Then came coronavirus.
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Man accused of running over Sikh man in Lakewood charged with hate crime
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About 1,000 homes evacuated as wildfire ignites in Evergreen
There have been no reports of injuries or destroyed structures
Jeffco Public Schools will allow all students to return to school buildings this fall
The district will also have a remote option for any students who want to keep learning from home
Bandimere Speedway broke rules during 4th of July race, Jeffco health officials say
The race track said Friday on its Facebook page it would only allow people to sit in every other row of the grandstands and asked attendees to practice social distancing
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.”
Nicolais: Jefferson County’s Democratic DA’s race gets ugly — again
When my ballot arrived alongside two mailers from the campaigns, it made me take a deeper look at the under-the-radar race
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2020 battle for power at the Capitol starts with these big-money Colorado legislative primaries
A guide to the top legislative contests in the June 30 primary, where Republicans are debating who is more conservative and Democrats are aiming for progressive bona fides
Front Range kayakers, rafters blast Jefferson County’s extended coronavirus closure of Clear Creek
Jefferson County's sheriff cited recent crowding on Boulder Creek in his decision to ban all swimming, tubing, kayaking and rafting on Clear Creek through June 25
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 families are getting a taste of homeschool thanks to the coronavirus crisis. Could it stick?
As parents trade spots with teachers, some are considering making the jump to homeschooling for good. But it’s tougher than they thought.
