Golden Transcript

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.

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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.

09/24/2025

On Memorial Day weekend 2026, Jefferson County Colorado Government and its partners will launch the Westracks shuttle service. It will convey people between the RTD bus and rail system at the Jeffco Government Center and Morrison-area parks and museums.

The free shuttle will run from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekends and holidays during the next three summers.

For 2026, there will be six stops, and shuttles will arrive every 15 minutes.

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A Denver mom of three wants to take her children to the Morrison Natural History Museum, but doesn’t want to have to worry about parking. A group of Colorado School

09/23/2025

Seventy-five percent of Evergreen High School families believe their children are ready to return to school within a week. Only half the students agree.

That gap, revealed in surveys conducted by the school after the Sept. 10 shooting that left 16-year-old gunman Desmond Holly dead and critically injured two others, illustrates the complicated reality facing the Jefferson County community as it prepares to reopen Thursday, nearly two weeks after the attack.

"From the surveys, we are seeing a lot of agreement between students, families and staff on how we want to return to school," Principal Skyler Artes said in a video message to the community. "There are also some differences. We are listening to all of it."

The difference highlights a tension that will test Evergreen's approach to recovery in the coming weeks: how quickly to resume normal operations while ensuring students feel genuinely ready to return.

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Seventy-five percent of Evergreen High School families support quick return to school, but only half of students agree. The gap reflects the challenges facing the Jefferson County community after the recent shooting.

09/23/2025

⚠️ TRAVEL ALERT ⚠️ | US 6 through Clear Creek Canyon
Work to set two bridge structures in place in Clear Creek Canyon requires closing US 6 between the CO 119 and CO 58/CO 93 intersections overnight Tuesday, Sept. 23.

🚧Traffic Impacts: The highway will close at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, and reopen at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24. Drivers should use I-70 and US 6 between I-70 and CO 119 to detour around this work. This work is weather dependent and if it’s canceled, it will be rescheduled for another night.

ℹ More information: https://www.codot.gov/projects/i70mountaincorridor

09/23/2025

This year, a few Colorado School of Mines swimmers might need to change their swim caps from “Orediggers” to “Ore-divers.”

Colorado School of Mines Athletics announced it’s resurrecting its competitive diving program after more than 10 years. The first two divers make their debut this month, but officials hope to expand the program in the coming years.

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This year, a few Colorado School of Mines swimmers might need to change their swim caps from “Orediggers” to “Ore-divers.”

09/23/2025

Like Moana of Motunui, Goldenites had a chance to learn about the vast and varied cultures of Polynesia, one island at a time.

On Sept. 19, the City of Golden, Colorado - Municipal Government closed out its 2025 Movies & Music in the Park series with “Moana 2” and a performance by the Kalama Polynesian Dancers. The city hosts the free event monthly every summer, at Parfet Park, although this July’s “Moana 2” event was pushed to September due to inclement weather.

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Like Moana of Motunui, Goldenites had a chance to learn about the vast and varied cultures of Polynesia, one island at a time.

09/23/2025

Semi-accident, fire and downed power line making Golden dark.

A semi accident and fire along Interstate 70 near Golden has closed several roads and byways in the area. The surrounding neighborhoods are also experiencing a power outage, as a

09/20/2025

Tonight, the City of Golden, Colorado - Municipal Government hosted its final Movies & Music in the Park event of the year, featuring the Kalama Polynesian Dancers and "Moana 2."

Attendees had a chance to meet Moana and learn about the dances of Tahiti, New Zealand/Aotearoa, Hawai'i and Samoa before watching the movie.

The free event is set to return in summer 2026 with a new slate of movies and performers.

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

09/19/2025

Authorities are seeking information in a child sexual assault case that reportedly occurred about 10 years ago in unincorporated Golden.

Samuel Wineland was arrested last month and charged with one count of sexual assault on a child, which is a Class 3 felony.

According to the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office, the alleged assault occurred in 2015-2016 at Wineland’s home in the 26000 block of Golden Gate Canyon Road.

Investigators say Wineland had a guest house on his property, and often let his employees and their children stay there. This includes the alleged victim in the case.

If anyone in or around Golden has information related to this case, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is asking them to call the tipline at 303-271-5612 or email [email protected].

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Authorities are seeking information in a child sexual assault case that reportedly occurred about 10 years ago in unincorporated Golden.

09/18/2025

Chili Cooks Needed:🧑‍🍳

Looking for something to do in October? We’re looking for a couple more chili chefs! Email [email protected]

09/17/2025

A beautiful Sept. 16 afternoon brought an action-packed Adaptive Athletics Soccer Day to Trailblazer Stadium in Lakewood.

Several north-area Jeffco schools, including Ralston Valley, Pomona, Lakewood, Jefferson Academy and more came together to celebrate a day on the pitch hosted by Lakewood’s boys and girls soccer teams.

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A beautiful Sept. 16 afternoon brought an action-packed Adaptive Athletics Soccer Day to Trailblazer Stadium in Lakewood. Several north-area Jeffco schools came together to celebrate a day on the pitch.