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Thousands of Jeffco students could lose access to language support, counseling and community-based services this school ...
07/11/2025

Thousands of Jeffco students could lose access to language support, counseling and community-based services this school year after the U.S. Department of Education froze key federal funding streams with little warning. Superintendent Tracy Dorland confronts the sudden shortfall as federal education grants are frozen weeks before school starts. Learn more:

Jeffco faces $3M shortfall after federal funding freeze, putting key student services at risk just weeks before the 2025–26 school year begins.

An open house is scheduled for July 10 to learn about a potential noise reduction strategy for Rocky Mountain Metropolit...
07/08/2025

An open house is scheduled for July 10 to learn about a potential noise reduction strategy for Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. The meeting will be an informational “come and go at your leisure” open house to learn about the airport’s Part 150 Study, according to airport officials.

An open house is scheduled for July 10 to learn about a potential noise reduction strategy for Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. The open house will be at Omni Interlocken Hotel Centennial Ballroom, 500 Interlocken Boulevard in Broomfield, from 6 -7:30 p.m. The meeting will be an informational .....

The First Judicial District held its eighth Fresh Start warrant event, which cleared 99 low-level warrants and connected...
07/04/2025

The First Judicial District held its eighth Fresh Start warrant event, which cleared 99 low-level warrants and connected participants to community resources.

The event provides individuals with an opportunity to resolve outstanding warrants for low-level offenses. The program also connects folks with community resources that help prevent recidivism, such as substance use treatment, housing support, harm reduction services, and transportation assistance.

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The First Judicial District held its eighth Fresh Start warrant event, which cleared 99 low-level warrants and connected participants to community resources.  The event provides individuals with an opportunity to resolve outstanding warrants for low-level offenses. The program also connects folks w...

As the Ralston Fields neighborhood wraps up its 25-year redevelopment, residents in the up-and-coming neighborhood will ...
07/03/2025

As the Ralston Fields neighborhood wraps up its 25-year redevelopment, residents in the up-and-coming neighborhood will soon have another local hotspot, the Arvada Beer Garden. Click the link below to find out when the beer garden is set to open!

As the Ralston Fields urban renewal tract nears completion of its 25-year redevelopment, residents in the up-and-coming neighborhood will soon have another local hotspot, the Arvada Beer Garden, which is set to open on Monday, July 7, pending final inspections.  The beer garden, located at 9248 W. ...

Three years after the Marshall Fire, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners is taking a proactive approach to fire ...
07/02/2025

Three years after the Marshall Fire, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners is taking a proactive approach to fire mitigation, approving funding for a new Wildland Fire Management Program that will create 37 jobs in the field of wildfire prevention. Rylee Dunn provides the details.

Three years after the Marshall Fire, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners is taking a proactive approach to fire mitigation, approving funding for a new Wildland Fire Management Program that will create 37 jobs in the field of wildfire prevention.  A $7 million budget request from Sheriff Re...

Starting July 1, families in Jefferson, Adams and Weld counties can apply for free and reduced-price school meals for t...
07/01/2025

Starting July 1, families in Jefferson, Adams and Weld counties can apply for free and reduced-price school meals for the upcoming 2025–26 school year. Learn more:

Starting July 1, families in Jefferson, Adams, and Weld counties can apply for free and reduced-price school meals for the 2025–26 year. Learn how to apply, who qualifies, and why completing the income form helps schools statewide.

Jefferson County Public Library workers say a proposed dress code policy under negotiation would bar them from wearing P...
06/30/2025

Jefferson County Public Library workers say a proposed dress code policy under negotiation would bar them from wearing Pride pins, DEI-themed shirts or other visible signs of support for marginalized communities, despite the library’s public celebration of diversity. Full story:

Jefferson County Public Library staff say a proposed dress code would ban Pride pins and DEI apparel, clashing with the library’s public celebration of inclusion.

Three new rules will be in play when the 2025-2026 ice hockey season begins in Colorado.
06/27/2025

Three new rules will be in play when the 2025-2026 ice hockey season begins in Colorado.

Three new rules will be in play when the 2025-2026 ice hockey season begins in Colorado. The puck is unplayable if it comes to rest on top of the goal between the crossbar and the goal frame. According to the National Federation of High Schools’ web page, the rule also clarifies the rules for puck...

Stephanie Schwabauer was pregnant and in charge of state testing at New America School–Lakewood when she says her boss, ...
06/24/2025

Stephanie Schwabauer was pregnant and in charge of state testing at New America School–Lakewood when she says her boss, Jon Berninzoni, made a joke that stunned her into silence.

“I told him I was going to give birth right around state testing time,” she recalled. “And he said, ‘Yeah, I could take care of that for you with a wire hanger.’”

Schwabauer said it wasn’t the only time Berninzoni, the charter school’s principal, crossed a line. She claims he created a toxic environment for staff and students, retaliated against teachers who pushed back and targeted those who didn’t fit his mold of who belonged.

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Former staff and students allege abuse, discrimination and retaliation by John Berninzoni, newly hired principal at McLain Community High School.

Summer is officially here, which means Colorado truly shows itself as a place with cultural options for every interest a...
06/23/2025

Summer is officially here, which means Colorado truly shows itself as a place with cultural options for every interest and activity. Click the link to view a range of activities to celebrate the start of the season — find something you like and head outside.

Summer is officially here, which means Colorado truly shows itself as a place with cultural options for every interest and activity. The days are lovely and long, so you’ll want to take advantage of all there is on offer. I’ve gathered a range of activities to celebrate the start of the season ....

On May 29, Tiffany LoSasso stood before the Jefferson County school board flanked by fellow Digital Teacher Librarians f...
06/17/2025

On May 29, Tiffany LoSasso stood before the Jefferson County school board flanked by fellow Digital Teacher Librarians from across the district. The Mandalay Middle School librarian delivered a carefully sourced, deeply personal plea: restore transparency and professional oversight to how Jeffco handles school library books.

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Jeffco librarians say a quiet policy change led to book removals without due process. They’re urging transparency and compliance with state law.

Morrison’s main street may be perched on the precipice of major change.
06/16/2025

Morrison’s main street may be perched on the precipice of major change.

Morrison’s main street may be perched on the precipice of major change.  At least five large Bear Creek Avenue properties or businesses are currently listed for sale, and two other currently shuttered buildings are planned for major renovations. Those potential changes are in addition to construc...

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