Brighton Standard Blade

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:

The 2nd victim in the Evergreen High School shooting, a 14-year-old, displayed immense bravery facing the gunman, enabling classmates to flee. Shot at close range, he ran to safety and received aid at the recreation center behind the school.

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.

09/16/2025

Former Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo said Friday she is dropping out of the race to reclaim her seat in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, saying she could not overcome revelations over her mental health struggles.

Former Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo said Friday she is dropping out of the race to reclaim her seat in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, saying she could not overcome revelations over her

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.

09/15/2025

Last week, Evergreen’s Buchanan ballfield was the scene of hugs — so very many hugs — as an estimated 1,800 community members gathered in mutual support after the Sept. 10 Evergreen High School shooting.

Evergreen’s Buchanan ballfield was the scene of hugs Thursday evening — so very many hugs — as an estimated 1,800 community members gathered in mutual support after the Sept. 10

09/13/2025

A student-led protest took to 32nd Avenue from Wheat Ridge High School on Friday morning in a walk-out against gun violence in solidarity with the Evergreen community following a shooting at the mountain school on Sept. 10.

Hundreds of students rallied to make their voices heard. Many made signs displaying messages like, “Dead kids can’t learn,” and “26 years since Columbine. What’s changed?”

A student-led protest took to 32nd Avenue from Wheat Ridge High School on Friday morning in a walk-out against gun violence in solidarity with the Evergreen community following a shooting at the mountain school on Sept. 10.

09/12/2025

Under dark skies that matched their frustrated moods, Arvada West High School students walked out during six period to protest gun violence and support their fellow Evergreen High School students.

Under dark skies that matched their frustrated moods, Arvada West High School students walked out during six period to protest gun violence and support their fellow Evergreen High School students.

09/12/2025

Colorado leaders responded with grief and calls for action Wednesday after a shooting at Evergreen High School left two victims in critical condition. A third student was also sent to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Colorado leaders respond to tragic shooting at Evergreen High School with grief and calls for action following incident that left two victims critical and another student injured.

09/12/2025

The annual passage of the seasons in the mountains creates a palette of vivid colors accessible by one of Clear Creek County’s iconic roads; Guanella Pass. Click the link for a sneak peek.

The annual passage of the seasons in the mountains creates a palette of vivid colors accessible by one of Clear Creek County’s iconic roads; Guanella Pass.

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.

09/09/2025

A road rage incident involving a construction worker in Adams County led to a first-degree assault charge being filed against a 21-year-old man.

A road rage incident involving a construction worker in Adams County led to a first-degree assault charge being filed against a 21-year-old man.