Fort Lupton Press

09/25/2025

For the first time since the Sept. 10 shooting at Evergreen High School, the family of the second victim is sharing their son's story. The 14-year-old showed incredible bravery, confronting the gunman and alerting classmates to danger. Both victims' families are calling for lasting support for school shooting survivors and meaningful action to protect children.

Read their powerful statement: https://www.thegoldentranscript.com/news/second-evergreen-high-shooting-victim-confronted-gunman/article_f8c2619a-3942-44d3-bbfc-a9c33dfd7905.html

09/19/2025

After experiencing gun violence firsthand, school leaders Kevin Lein and Ryan Rollinger advocate for a radical shift: instead of hardening schools with security measures, they're "heartening" them with human connections.

Lein, who was shot by a 16-year-old student while serving as principal, argues that emotional safety matters more than physical barriers.

"You know that, generally, the person who's going to cause this chaos is in the drill too," he says about lockdown procedures. "What will stop them is if, in their heart, they're saying, 'I don't want to harm anybody else.'"

Ten years after a student shot him in his office, Kevin Lein still carries guilt, not about what he did wrong, but about what his school system failed to do

09/16/2025

NEW: Investigation reveals the Evergreen High School shooter was obsessed with the Columbine attack, reposting TikToks about the 1999 shooting and posing in the same "WRATH" shirt worn by shooter Dylan Klebold.

Former Columbine principal Frank DeAngelis, who lived through the original attack, says this copycat pattern extends nationwide - and it's "very disturbing."

Read my interview with DeAngelis about his work helping communities heal and the resources available for trauma support.

More than 26 years after Columbine, former principal Frank DeAngelis faces another school shooting. A young perpetrator obsessed with the 1999 attack at Columbine, echoing a disturbing pattern seen nationwide.

09/15/2025

Colorado families are rallying to save the state's successful free school meals program that currently feeds more than 600,000 students daily.

Since launching in 2023, the Healthy School Meals for All program has transformed school nutrition by eliminating stigma, doubling participation and connecting schools with local farmers. But without voter approval of Propositions LL and MM in November, the program will be dramatically scaled back starting in January.

Read about the coalition of farmers, parents, nutrition workers and educators fighting to keep healthy meals accessible to every Colorado student, regardless of family income.

Since launching in 2023, Colorado's Healthy School Meals for All program has become a cornerstone of daily life for hundreds of thousands of students.

09/11/2025

🚨 BREAKING: One of the students has died, according to the medical team at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital.

https://www.canyoncourier.com/news/article_9af4582e-52d7-4590-bb80-fd1da7ecc62d.html

09/10/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Three people have been shot at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, Colorado. All victims have been transported to hospitals.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is still clearing the school and asking the public to avoid the Evergreen area. Douglas County Road is closed at Highway 74.

Parents should go to the reunification center at Bergen Meadow Elementary School at 1928 S. Hiwon Drive - do NOT go to the high school.

This is a developing story. We will update as more information becomes available.

Three shot at Evergreen High School, conditions unknown. Clearing efforts ongoing, parents directed to Bergen Meadow Elementary School for reunification. Shooter remains unidentified, stay away from Evergreen area. Follow for updates.

08/18/2025

More than 70 vendors and community partners welcomed Jefferson County families Aug. 9 at the second annual Jeffco Back to School Bash, offering everything from free vaccinations to student DJ performances as families prepare for the upcoming school year.

More than 70 vendors and community partners welcomed Jefferson County families at the Jeffco Back to School Bash, with free vaccinations, student DJ performances, and enrollment services.

08/13/2025

A new roundabout is open at Weld County Roads 6 and 13, almost a month ahead of its originally scheduled completion date, according to a July 29 news release.

A new roundabout is open at Weld County Roads 6 and 13, almost a month ahead of its originally scheduled completion date according to a July 29 news release.

08/12/2025

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment is warning the public about the risk of lead exposure after a recent recall of several facet models. Get details here:

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment is warning the public about the risk of lead exposure after a recent recall of several facet models, according to a news release issued on July 28.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently issued a recall notice for several fa...

08/11/2025

The City of Fort Lupton teamed up with law enforcement and firefighters to celebrate National Night Out at Koshio Park on August 5.

Families gathered to meet the police officers and firefighters who protect their city. The officers hosted a barbecue with grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, and refreshments.

The City of Fort Lupton teamed up with law enforcement and firefighters to celebrate National Night Out at Koshio Park on August 5.  Claudia Martinez, Community Service Officer for the Fort Lupton Police Department, said, “The National Night Out campaign, what we strive for is to build a relation...

07/31/2025

💬 “We need adults who stay.”

That’s what Colorado teens are saying about mental health.

In this new article, psychologist Lisa Damour offers 7 practical, research-backed ways adults can offer meaningful, lasting support without waiting for a crisis.

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Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour shares 7 research-based ways adults can better support teen mental health, trust, and emotional resilience.