Tag: Littleton
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Armed carjacking suspect shot, officer injured after Highlands Ranch chase
A chase late Monday through Highlands Ranch culminated in a chaotic scene in a Littleton mobile home park where an armed carjacking suspect was shot and a deputy was hit by a vehicle, officials said. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said it all started around 8:30 p.m. when it received a bulletin from the Arapahoe…
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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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Weekend Things to do Around Denver and Beyond: Hudson Gardens, Small Business Saturday
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email listings@gazette.com. SATURDAY After Black Friday opens the holiday shopping…
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Littleton breaks ground on Santa Fe Drive ‘quadrant road’ intersection to address traffic congestion
A new Littleton intersection aims to reduce traffic in the city’s most congested area and improve a busy roadway between Denver and Douglas County. Littleton officials and developers Wednesday broke ground on a “quadrant road” intersection at Santa Fe Drive and Mineral Avenue. The new intersection follows years of public demand to reduce traffic delays…
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Littleton woman sentenced to 36 years in fentanyl death of 22-month-old son
A Douglas County judge Wednesday sentenced a 29-year-old Littleton woman to 36 years in prison in the fentanyl overdose death of her 22-month old son in 2022. Judge Ryan Stuart sentenced Hanna Gilmour, 29, on convictions of felony child abuse resulting in death and misdemeanor child abuse in the death of her late son, Layton…
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Littleton anti-density measure passes, pro-density mayor wins election
Voters in Littleton passed a ballot measure against housing “density,” though they returned to office the mayor who supports the push for multiplexes and similar dwellings in neighborhoods zoned for single-family homes. That dichotomy raised questions about how the City Council will treat housing development moving forward. Some worried that the council will continue pushing…
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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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Urban explorers “fueled by social media challenges” blamed for breaking into former Colorado theater
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public in identifying a group of “urban explorers” who allegedly broke into Littleton’s Elvis Cinema in recent days. Elvis Cinema has been closed since February 2023, with KDVR reporting that it’s currently leased by a local church. Per the law enforcement report, the group damaged…
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3A supporters in Littleton outraises opposition in latest campaign finance report
Groups supporting a ballot measure dealing with housing in Littleton outraised the opposition in the latest campaign finance report. On Tuesday, Littleton residents will not only decide on four City Council seats, they will also vote on 3A, which asks whether to disallow multifamily units in single family home neighborhoods. WHAT IS LITTLE 3A? Last…