Jeffco Transcript

12/10/2025

As the holiday season is gearing up and people are shopping online for gifts, the Colorado Gives Foundation is offering a different kind of online shopping: charitable donations.

The Colorado Gives Foundation’s annual fundraiser, Colorado Gives Day, is happening on Dec. 9. Throughout the day, donations can easily be made to nonprofits throughout Colorado on the foundation's website, offering a convenient way for people to donate and for nonprofits to get funded.

As the holiday season is gearing up and people are shopping online for gifts, the Colorado Gives Foundation is offering a different kind of online shopping: charitable donations.

12/10/2025

Dr. Jean Griswold founded Griswold Home Care in 1982 after a neighbor died from health complications due to a lack of support, inspiring her to provide compassionate in-home care for seniors. The company has since grown to 196 locations in 31 states, including a new office in Lakewood!

In 1982, Dr. Jean Griswold, who was living in a suburb of Philadelphia, learned of an elderly woman in the community who died of health complications because she lacked a

12/09/2025

Jefferson County Public Library workers and supporters gathered at the Lakewood Library on Nov. 20 to urge trustees to return to wage negotiations.

Michelle Snyder lost 10 pounds in her first 14 weeks working as a page at the Arvada library branch, crawling through stacks on her hands and knees to shelve children's

12/09/2025

For months, Jefferson County Public School administration has hosted budget labs, conducted a community priorities survey, and spoken to the school board about the need to cut $45 million from the district budget.

But it wasn't until two weeks ago that Chrissy Norton and other Golden High School parents realized these cuts could mean the softball team they love could be eliminated.

For months, Jefferson County Public School administration has hosted budget labs, conducted a community priorities survey, and spoken to the school board about the need to cut $45 million from

12/09/2025

Both sides are making the final preparations for the Dec. 9-12 trial for an Arvada man who reportedly attacked a server at the Golden-area Rock Rest Lodge. Full story:

Both sides are making the final preparations for the Dec. 9-12 trial for an Arvada man who reportedly attacked a server at the Golden-area Rock Rest Lodge.

12/05/2025

Mountair Christian Church offers warm breakfast, clothes and food to take home every Tuesday. Find details on the food bank in the story below. https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_94d08b04-e51c-428a-a3b1-7e68b020ef8d.html

12/05/2025

Jefferson County is decking the halls and welcoming winter through a variety of events this time of the year. Click the link below to find some staff picks that will surely make for a merry and bright season! 🎄

Jefferson County is decking the halls and welcoming winter through a variety of events this time of the year. Here are some staff picks that will surely make for a

12/04/2025

Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Tracy Dorland described the past year as one in which "Jeffco made measurable progress on every goal," even as the district faces a $60 million budget shortfall, and she sought to renegotiate her $300,770 salary three years before her contract expires.

Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Tracy Dorland described the past year as one in which "Jeffco made measurable progress on every goal," even as the district faces a $60 million

11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃
Wishing everyone a joyful day filled with good food, gratitude and time spent with the people who matter most. May your hearts and plates be full! 🤎

11/24/2025

The Jefferson County school board unanimously approved the $4 million sale of the former Emory Elementary School to the City of Lakewood on Nov. 13, despite community opposition and questions about whether the district is selling the 17-acre property for less than its assessed value.

The Jefferson County school board unanimously approved the $4 million sale of the former Emory Elementary School to the City of Lakewood on Nov. 13, despite community opposition and questions

11/19/2025

A tiny chocolate shop in the tiny town of Kittredge recently won international recognition for one of its handmade products.

Blue Spruce Chocolate’s 72% Dark Bolivian Alto Beni Beniano bar was awarded a silver medal in the 2025 International Chocolate Awards.

A tiny chocolate shop in the tiny town of Kittredge recently won international recognition for one of its handmade products.

11/18/2025

Jefferson County Schools cannot cut its way out of a $60 million budget crisis, a citizen financial advisory committee warned Nov. 5, recommending the school board ask voters to approve new taxes or watch the district's reserves run dry.

Jefferson County Schools faces a $60 million budget crisis, with a citizen financial advisory committee proposing new taxes to avoid reserves depletion.