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Qwest Tower in Littleton demolished for Mineral Place project
Demolition crews took down the Qwest Tower, located near West Mineral Avenue and Southpark Terrace in Littleton, on June 11. Originally built as a drying tower by the Gates Rubber…
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The star-studded ownership group behind Denver’s new NWSL team
Since the announcement in January, Colorado has been abuzz about Denver being awarded the newest National Women’s Soccer League team, set to begin play in 2026. Between powerhouse additions to the ownership and investor groups and the groundbreaking on a new state-of-the-art performance center in Centennial, Coloradans have made it clear that professional women’s sports…
No known victims found in David Weiss child pornography investigation
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has closed its investigation into former Jeffco Public Schools Chief of Schools David Weiss, finding no evidence that he had direct with minors, either in person or online, according to a June 11 press release. The case began in late 2024 after a cyber tip from a financial brokerage…
Homeowners’ freedom or state overreach? Littleton City Council approves ADUs
Littleton City Council approved two significant ordinances on 6-1 votes during its regular meeting on June 3, which will update the Unified Land Use Code (ULUC) to comply with new state requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The council advanced amendments to the ULUC, aligning local regulations with recent state requirements proposed by House Bill…
PRESS RELEASE: AE2S Named a Top 5 National Best Firm to Work For
(June 9, 2025) – AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC.), a 100% employee-owned civil and environmental engineering firm with offices in Englewood and Dillon, Colo.,…
Female artists can create art en plein air this summer in Littleton
En plein air is a French phrase that means “in the open air” in English. The term comes from 19th century when renowned artists like John Constable and Claude Monet embraced landscape painting outside, in the elements of nature, according to Lyndy Bush of Women’s Caucus for Art Colorado Chapter (WCACO). “Monet said that…
Sports
High school basketball: New rules in play for 2025-26 season
We’re still a year away from Colorado adopting a shot clock for high school basketball. The rule kicks in for the 2026-27 season, with a 35-second timer for all classifications. However, some changes are coming ahead of the 2025-26 season also. The National Federation of High Schools adopted new rules and procedures for the coming…
Jefferson County Athletic Hall of Fame honors Class of 2025
The 39th Jefferson County Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony featured a star-studded roster for the Class of 2025. It’s a rich end-of-school-year tradition each summer as past and present Jeffco athletes are honored for their impact on and off the field. Six athletes representing five schools were honored. Read about this year’s class below.…
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Arts & Culture
Clarke Reader:DFF Women+Film Festival highlights power of story
Ever since the development of film as an artistic medium, women have been some of its most dynamic storytellers, both in front of and behind the camera. They’ve often been denied the recognition they deserve, but with its annual Women+Film Festival, Denver Film strives to ensure the works made by these creative voices are seen. “We…
Clarke Reader: The Music of Johnny Cash Comes to Miners Alley
There aren’t a lot of things people can agree on these days, but I think one thing we all can share a love of is Johnny Cash. Over the years, I’ve seen the “God Bless Johnny Cash” bumper sticker on pretty much every kind of car there is. With that in mind, who better to…
Clarke Reader: Take a Deep Dive in Jurassic Oceans with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
During the age of the dinosaurs, some of the most impressive animals the planet has ever seen walked the earth. But the oceans were equally full of breathtaking creatures, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s newest exhibit brings them to vibrant life with Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep. “The exhibit starts in the Jurassic era…
Clarke Reader: Butterfly Pavilion celebrates insects’ legacies in Mexico
Invertebrates represent many of the most ecologically important species on the planet, as well as some of the most culturally relevant. They’ve inspired religious beliefs, landscapes, traditions and much more. Now the critical role invertebrates play in Mexican culture is explored in Legacies: Invertebrates of Mexico, the Butterfly Pavilion’s latest exhibit. Legacies not only provides a look at…
The power of words: Native American Short Play Festival comes to Littleton
“We travel carrying our words. We arrive at the ocean. With our words we are able to speak of the sounds of thunderous Waves.” These are the words of Ofelia Zepeda, Tohono O’odham poet and linguistics professor at the University of Arizona. In this excerpt from her poem, “Carrying Our Words,” Zepeda explores the power…
Clarke Reader: Fall in Love ’Once’ Again in Littleton
Sometimes the most powerful love stories are the least complicated. You don’t need a lot of games and obstacles—just two people trying desperately to connect. That simplicity is what makes “Once,” one of the best and most unique musicals to come around in some time. And now its elegant beauty is coming to the Town Hall Arts Center,…
Columns & Opinion
Michael Norton: The often-missed path to greater success
After decades of working in the personal and professional development space, I’ve had the opportunity to evaluate businesses, teams, and…
Michael Norton: Winning from failing and succeeding
We all want to win. It feels good to succeed, hit the target, cross the finish line, or land the…
Michael Norton: Curiosity, the quiet super power
If you want to build stronger relationships, at work, at home, and everywhere in between, there’s one often overlooked super…
Patricia Kummer: Economy facing many challenges
Spring is a time of renewed hope, with longer days, warmer weather, green grass and pretty flowers blooming. But while…
Letters
Letter: Build smarter Littleton, not bigger
Littleton is facing an important decision about its future, and it’s critical that we move past the politicized framing of…
Letter: How was the City Ditch dug?
Your reporter Isabel Guzman did a very good job of describing the issues surrounding the City of Englewood’s project for…
Letter: Frank the Pizza King is treasure
I have known the Krascek family since about 1964. Frank sponsored an Old Timers baseball team playing at Denny Miller…
Local LIFE
Treasure hunting: Denver metro’s antique stores are spaces where history meets creativity
Antique shops across the Denver metro are more than places to buy old things — they’re spaces where history meets creativity. Across the metro area, vintage lovers and curious newcomers alike are fueling a growing scene rooted in nostalgia, community and the thrill of discovery. Colorado Antique Gallery Standing at 52,000 square feet and d…
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