Brighton Police Chief Matt Domenico laid out his request for a dedicated $1.9 million in new taxes devoted to public safety Feb. 28. “We have had a pretty significant increase in population … more

Andrew Sword stepped in to take on the executive director role for Brighton Shares the Harvest on February 1 after it had been closed this spring. "Our Board had decided last fall to shut down … more

Seniors over 60 and persons with permanent disabilities who are homeowners can apply for help with minor repairs with the 18th Annual Help for Homes HFH community project on Saturday, May … more

RTD is in the process of lowering and simplifying costs, with new, lower fares a possibility by the first quarter of 2024 and if approved by the board. It came out of their Fare Study and Equity … more

For the second time in as many weeks, Brighton police said there is no credible evidence to indicate a threat to an area school. The latest involves Pennock Elementary. It ended shortly before … more

UPDATE at 12:15 p.m. March 3 -- The Commerce City and Brighton police departments’ sexual assault task force arrested 47-year-old Jason Mickel Brigham March 2. A press statement said … more

For now, Gabrielle Martin, speaks for her father as well as herself. “Here we are in 2023, and we are still talking about getting recognition for the Tuskegee Airmen,” Martin said. “You talk … more

27J Schools made good on its promise to begin a school safety program. Late last month, the district made its first step in that direction by hiring its first director of safety and security. He … more

Life-threatening temperatures rolled into the Denver metro area again in late February, prompting local authorities and community organizations to open their doors for people without homes. more

Adams County had its first-ever Pride event last June at Riverdale Park featuring plenty of families, vendors, entertainment and a colorful parade. Now that celebration has earned the county … more

Law-enforcement agencies say they found no credibility to threats made to schools across Colorado, including several in the Denver area. The Sheriff’s Office in Clear Creek County, … more

Brighton cultural and economic development efforts are getting a financial boost from a reinvigorated lodging tax. City Councilors allocated $410,000 to four groups, including the Brighton … more

Brighton residents will face stiffer fines for flouting summer watering restrictions between May 1 and Sept. 30, City Councilors agreed at their meeting Feb. 21. Councilors approve the first … more

Brighton Catholics joined Christians across the world Feb . 22 to mark the beginning of the season of Lent, receiving ashes on their foreheads at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Lent is the 40 day period – plus six Sundays – leading … more

Brighton police say there was no credible threat to students or the area around Brighton High School following a report of threats to the school. Officers responded to the school around 8:40 a.m. … more

North Metro Fire is seeking nominations for their board of directors by Feb. 24.  “I really want to encourage my fellow constituents of North Metro Fire Rescue District to self-nominate … more

County and community programs Arapahoe County Libraries Locations: Multiple locations in Centennial, Englewood, Aurora and Littleton Website: arapahoelibraries.org Details: Each year, … more

On Valentine’s Day, one of the largest hospital systems in Colorado announced that it is getting a divorce. For more than a quarter-century, Centura Health has operated as a partnership between … more

How much money are the candidates to lead the Colorado GOP and Colorado Democratic Party raising and spending? We don’t know and we won’t find out. That’s because there’s no state law or … more

Kent Thiry, who has poured millions of dollars into democracy-related initiatives in Colorado intended to boost the power of moderate voters and make political contests more competitive, is … more