Tag: Centennial
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Former Centennial teacher sentenced to 60 years for sexually assaulting children
A former teacher at a Centennial private school was sentenced to 60 years in prison Friday for sexually assaulting multiple children in his care. Christopher Ballard, 28, of Lakewood, had been charged with nearly 24 sexual offenses against 12 child victims at the Journey Academy, where he had been employed since 2021, according to a…
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This home was $975K in Centennial, but went under contract in a weekend
How many homes were on the market over the first, frigid weeks of the year in the city of Centennial? Not enough to meet the demand, said agent Kate Perry with LIV Sotheby’s International. She has proof of that a few blocks east of Arapahoe High School, where last week she saw a 3,761-square-foot, 4-bedroom…
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Portion of County Line Road to close for 100 days in south metro Denver
As part of a $30 million road widening project, a busy thoroughfare south of Denver is poised to undergo a 100-day closure beginning in early January. Construction is already underway to widen County Line Road between University Boulevard and Broadway. The corridor, which splits Arapahoe and Douglas counties, experiences an average of 25,000 motorists a…
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Where to recycle Christmas trees in metro Denver
The festivities are over, the presents are unwrapped and the snow is, well, not falling. For those who celebrate the Christmas holiday in classic tradition, it’s time to take down the tree and lights — unless you follow the Denver tradition of leaving them up through the upcoming National Western Stock Show Jan. 10-25. But have no fear,…
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Former HQ of Arrow Electronics torn down for new apartments
After developers tore down the former headquarters of Arrow Electronics in Centennial, work has begun on a new $100 million apartment complex. Consolidated Investment Group announced it broke ground on a new multifamily complex with 329 apartments on Thursday. It’s located at 9201 E. Dry Creek Road, west of Interstate 25. The real estate developer…
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Democrats cheer as Colorado voters hand wins to ballot measures, candidates backed by party | ANALYSIS
It was a good night for Democrats in Colorado Tuesday, as voters passed statewide and local ballot questions endorsed by the party, while rejecting Republican candidates in key municipal and school district elections. While none of the choices in the state’s off-year election carried partisan labels, both major parties poured resources and attention into contests…
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Littleton votes against housing ‘density’; new mayor elected in Centennial
Littleton voters have so far favored a ballot measure that disallows multiplexes and similar types of housing in single-family home neighborhoods, according to the returns posted after polls closed on Tuesday night. The “yes” campaign led opponents by 10 points, 55% to 45%, with 13,202 total votes cast from Arapahoe, Jefferson and Douglas counties, the…
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Centennial City Council candidates secure tens of thousands
The 11 candidates for Centennial City Council raised tens of thousands, according to their latest campaign finance reports. Mayor Christine Sweetland Sweetland received thousands of dollars from dozens of local contributors, some of whom are running for other council seats. Expenditures: $41,246.86 Receipts: $47,550.28 Cash on hand: $6,303.14 Donald Sheehan Donald Sheehan spent over $20,000…
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Comcast closes Centennial division, layoffs pending
Comcast, owners of internet service Xfinity, notified Colorado’s Secretary of State on Wednesday it will be closing a division in Centennial and laying off more than 300 employees. According to a WARN notice filed Wednesday, Comcast officials said, “On Sept. 18, Comcast announced that it is retiring its division structure and is also unifying all…
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Man convicted of Centennial bulldog puppy theft
One of three suspects in an elaborate puppy theft earlier this year was found guilty in an Arapahoe District Court this week. A jury found 33-year-old Jonathan Muniz guilty of robbery, felony theft, conspiracy to commit felony theft and third-degree assault after a three day trial, according to a news release from the 18th Judicial…