Author: Nicholas Fogleman
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Douglas County water plan entering public review phase
After more than two years of formal work, Douglas County officials are moving into the public review phase of a countywide water plan they say will help guide future development and water resources through 2050. The Douglas County Water Commission recently submitted an updated draft of the plan to county commissioners and is now seeking…
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Douglas County cracks down on illegal scooter, off-road vehicle use
Douglas County joined a growing list of local governments regulating electric scooters and motorcycles, setting standards and penalties for misuse. County commissioners approved an ordinance Tuesday regulating off-highway vehicles and low-powered scooters following broad community support and a presentation from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. More than 200 residents submitted comments on the proposal, according…
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Douglas County approves $4.2M helicopter hangar construction contract
Douglas County commissioners approved a construction contract Tuesday for a new wildfire helicopter hangar, a project officials say will protect a critical wildfire-fighting resource. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners approved a contract totaling $4,221,302 for site development and construction of the Helitack Hangar. Officials said the hangar will protect the county’s firefighting helicopter from…
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Colorado state trooper arrested on sexual assault charges in Loveland
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was arrested Friday following allegations of sexual assault that date back to 2024. The Loveland Police Department said it received a report June 15 from a victim, who identified 34-year-old Jeremiah Jon Patterson as the suspect. Patterson has been employed by the State Patrol since December 2020, according to authorities. …
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Aurora firefighters rescue dog from deadly house fire
One person died in a residential fire Sunday, according to Aurora Fire Rescue. Firefighters responded to the 18600 block of E. Bates Circle around 10 p.m. They brought the fire under control. During fire suppression operations, crews located an adult inside the home and determined the person was deceased. Firefighters also rescued a dog from…
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Denver’s Transplant Games sets world record attendance
The Transplant Games of America is drawing record participation in Denver this week, with more than 2,000 registered athletes from 44 teams and thousands of supporters gathering to celebrate the transplant community. The six-day event, organized by the nonprofit Transplant Life Foundation, runs June 18-23 and is expected to attract about 12,000 participants. The games…
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Motorcyclist killed in Englewood crash under investigation
A motorcyclist was killed Saturday night in a crash after driving between vehicles, according to Englewood Police. Officers and Denver paramedics responded to the intersection of South University Boulevard and East Floyd Avenue at approximately 9:32 p.m. Saturday, after receiving reports of a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV. When first responders arrived,…
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Suspected DUI driver hits 3 cars before crashing into Commerce City home, police say
A driver suffered minor injuries after their truck crashed into a home in Commerce City late Saturday night following a series of collisions on Interstate 270, authorities said. South Adams County Fire Department crews responded to the crash at about 11:38 p.m. near East 54th Avenue and Leyden Street. According to fire officials, the incident…
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Lightning-caused Douglas County fire reaches 80% containment
Firefighters stopped the forward progress of the Log Jumper fire, which prompted evacuation orders in Douglas County on Saturday. The lightning-caused wildfire burned about 1 acre near Jackson Creek Road and Rampart Range Road, officials said. The fire was detected shortly after it started when a resident reported smoke and Pano AI cameras identified the…
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Douglas County dad groups focus on community, service
As America celebrates Father’s Day, father-focused organizations across Douglas County are drawing attention to the support systems that help fathers succeed at home and in the community. Dads of Parker and Dads of Castle Rock Community Outreach have become fixtures in their communities, organizing events, volunteer projects and support networks designed to help fathers navigate…