Clear Creek Courant

10/27/2025

Tens of thousands of black bears across Colorado, preparing for a long winter nap, are entering into a biological phase known as hyperphagia when their appetites surge to store as much fat as possible.

Tens of thousands of black bears across Colorado, preparing for a long winter nap, are entering into a biological phase known as hyperphagia when their appetites surge to store as

10/14/2025

Five weeks ago, Matthew Silverstone confronted a gunman at Evergreen High School and was shot in the head and chest. His heart stopped twice. Doctors told his family to prepare for the worst and said he would likely need lifelong, full-time care.

On Tuesday, Matthew walked out of the hospital smiling, speaking and ready to tell you, "I'm still alive!"

A brave survivor overcomes tragedy at Evergreen High School after a hero's welcome at the hospital. Matthew Silverstone walked out to applause after a harrowing ordeal. 140 first responders and hospital staff honored him as he emerged.

10/13/2025

NEW DETAILS: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office releases detailed timeline of Sept. 10 Evergreen High School shooting.

Key findings:
Deputies arrived 3 minutes after dispatch (correcting earlier timeline)

Shooter spent 3 minutes trying to re-enter building through locked doors
School staff initiated lockdown 42 seconds after first shot

FBI was investigating anonymous July tip but legal process was still underway

https://www.thegoldentranscript.com/news/9-minutes-new-details-on-evergreen-school-shooting/article_af84b4f1-e05b-47f2-a91e-092c5d8b0853.html

Support resources: Jefferson County Victim Services 303-271-5339 | Colorado Mental Health Line: 988

Jefferson County sheriff updates timeline of Evergreen High School shooting response, noting deputies arrived three minutes after dispatch. Surveillance video shows shooter's failed attempts to re-enter building during attack.

10/10/2025

"The community deserved better."

Jefferson County's top safety official has publicly acknowledged that Evergreen High School operated without a full-time School Resource Officer before the September shooting,despite the principal's direct advocacy for one.'

In a letter to families, Executive Director of School Safety Jeff Pierson also admitted that live ammunition discovered at the school weeks before the shooting "did not feel like it was treated with the seriousness it deserved."

Jefferson County Schools address safety concerns at Evergreen High School, apologizing for lack of seriousness over live ammunition found on campus and absence of a full-time SRO.

10/02/2025

Members of Skate Board amazed city officials by attending council meetings and lobbying for support and grants to fund a free and community skate park of their own in their town.

When Idaho Springs resident Ayden Mellon was in the eighth grade, he and some skateboarding friends were tired of being chased off anywhere they tried to board in town.

09/29/2025

There were plenty of “Aaarr’s!” at the garden, at 2312 Miner St., Sept. 19 as kids and parents donned traditional black and red hats true with skull-and-crossbones, a tongue-in-cheek celebration of International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

In a lighthearted salute to what’s become known as International Talk Like a Pirate Day, Idaho Springs Scraps-to-Soil organization brought the pirates to the Community Garden.

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

09/15/2025

A suspected car thief is in custody after authorities attempted to stop it at the Evergreen-area Walmart, opened fire and chased the suspect vehicle down eastbound Interstate 70.

A suspected car thief is in custody Thursday evening after authorities attempted to stop it at the Evergreen-area Walmart, opened fire, and chased the suspect vehicle down eastbound Interstate 70.

09/11/2025

Students at Arvada West High School walk out to protest gun violence in light of yesterday's shooting at nearby Evergreen High School.

09/11/2025

Investigation Update:

Evergreen shooter radicalized by extremists, officials say.

The 16-year-old shooter at Evergreen High School was part of an extremist network, using a revolver and "quite a bit of ammunition" during the attack, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

09/11/2025

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

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.

09/10/2025

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.