With backpacks draped over their shoulders, filled with new school supplies, 576 students burst through the front doors of Mitchell Elementary School. It was a time to be joyful. As of 2:55 p.m. on Aug. 17, this year's Mitchell Mustangs had … more

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner's constituents had a lot of questions for him at his first Denver metro area town hall in more than a year on Aug. 14 at Colorado Christian University's event center in Lakewood. But it was difficult for most to hear the … more

Summer break has officially come to an end, and students' moods heading back into the halls of Wheat Ridge High School on Thursday, Aug. 17 ran the gamut. Ivan Stanton, incoming freshman with a … more

In the weeks before the first day of school for Jefferson County students, teachers at Three Creeks K-8 in Arvada saw their classrooms for the first time. As construction workers put the finishing touches on the new school, technology was being … more

A lot goes into making a school a positive place for students to be, but one that many may not think about is pride. “We’re always looking for opportunities to give out students a sense of pride in their school,” said Jeffrey Gomez, … more

Golden residents could havetheir firstcommunity solar garden if voters approve the use of renewable energy on a portionof the Rooney Road Sports Complex, which houses lacrosse, football and soccer fields. Golden City Council unanimously voted … more

What is your impression of the ‘Cardboard Cory’ tour and the individuals involved? I shared a friendly moment with one of these individuals that attended my Durango town hall last week (Aug. 4). I always encourage people to be active in their … more

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner made an appearance during the recent Douglas County Fair and Rodeo — sort of. On the fair’s closing day on Aug. 6, Castle Rock became the latest of many pit stops made by a cardboard cutout version of the … more

A Denver mother died on Aug. 13 as she rescued her son from swift water in Clear Creek in Golden. Amber Raye Presson, 31, was pronounced dead on the scene. Her son, 11, was not physically injured. The mother and son entered Clear Creek on … more

The following are Twitter posts by some elected officials in Colorado in the wake of the Aug. 12 violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one person dead and 19 injured: more