“It all boils down to: It doesn’t meet Castle Pines standards,” city resident Lacy Bradley said of a proposed flagpole annexation of 800 acres. “I think it erodes the character … Read More “Resistance grows as developer seeks ‘flagpole’ annexation to Douglas County city for 3,650-home project” »
A wildfire that raced across more than 1,000 acres of dry, grassy land in Douglas County on Tuesday was started by a trash truck, according to the sheriff’s office. Read … Read More “Douglas County wildfire sparked by trash truck, sheriff says” »
“When corporate policies prevent or discourage the reporting of theft, it limits our ability to investigate, identify patterns and hold offenders accountable,” DougCo Sheriff Darren Weekly said. Read More
The Dahlberg fire is burning on an estimated 50 acres, according to the Bureau of Land Management’s wildfire dashboard. Read More
A Parker police sergeant resigned while he was under investigation for allegations that “run counter to this department’s mission and values and tarnish the very badge we wear,” agency officials … Read More “Parker police sergeant resigns while under investigation, but officials won’t say what he’s accused of” »
Andrew Sanders is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, assault and obstructing a peace officer, all misdemeanors. Read More
A Douglas County deputy was fired after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, assault, careless driving and obstructing a peace officer, the sheriff’s office said. Read … Read More “Deputy fired after DUI arrest, Douglas County sheriff says” »
Federal officials unveiled a slew of charges Tuesday against two Coloradans accused of ripping off a program that provides free rides to Medicaid patients. Read More
The Douglas County sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a man in the parking lot of a Highlands Ranch arcade last year is being sued for excessive force by the … Read More “Family of man killed by Douglas County deputy files wrongful death suit” »
Biochar as a material is not novel. It has been produced by humans for more than 2,000 years. But churning out the material at an industrial scale is what’s newer, … Read More “As Colorado’s wildfire threat grows, Douglas County turns to biochar as ‘next level’ mitigation tool” »
