Tag: Douglas County
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Douglas County enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions; fireworks shows canceled across county
Douglas County and several municipalities have enacted Stage 2 fire restrictions due to extreme wildfire danger, prompting the cancellation of Independence Day fireworks displays across the county. Stage 2 restrictions took effect Thursday morning in unincorporated Douglas County, including Larkspur and Castle Pines, as well as Castle Rock and Parker, according to officials. Fireworks displays…
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Parker man convicted of assaulting disabled stepdaughter
A Parker man was sentenced Monday to 24 years to life in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting his intellectually disabled stepdaughter over a period of several years. George Robert Gipson, 65, was convicted following a jury trial of six counts of sexual assault on an at-risk person and four counts of unlawful sexual contact of…
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Democrat Irene Bonham wins to face Republican nominee for Douglas County commissioner
Democratic voters in Douglas County picked Irene Bonham as their nominee for Douglas County commissioner representing District 1 after she faced no opposition in her party’s primary election. Bonham received 35,653 votes cast in the Democratic primary, according to an early and unofficial tally on Tuesday night. Bonham will now turn her attention to the…
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Douglas County enacts fire restrictions, bans personal fireworks
Douglas County implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions Monday due to heightened wildfire danger, which includes a ban on personal fireworks ahead of the Independence Day holiday. Under the restrictions, open burning of any kind, the use of personal fireworks and the use of model rockets are prohibited. Professional fireworks displays that comply with state law…
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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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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…
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Douglas County moves to tighten rules on electric scooters, off-road vehicles
Douglas County commissioners advanced an ordinance Tuesday that would significantly expand regulation of electric scooters and off-highway vehicles, citing safety concerns and gaps in state law. The proposed measure, introduced by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, would raise fines for violations from the current $50 under state law to a range of $250 to $1,000.…