Tag: Parker
-
Parker mayor raises concerns over potential ‘dense’ Douglas County development
Directly south of Parker and east of Castle Pines, a potential housing development in unincorporated Douglas County has prompted concerns over density and the possible annexation of the land it sits on. In Parker, Mayor Joshua Rivero said he intends to preserve the identity his city has long worked for. In Castle Pines, officials said…
-
Parker man found guilty of drugging, sexually assaulting four women he met through dating apps
A Douglas County jury on Tuesday convicted a Parker man who drugged and sexually assaulted four women he met through dating apps. David Kats, 56, faces anywhere from probation to life in prison on 12 counts of sexual assault and five counts of second-degree assault, according to a 23rd Judicial District news release. In court,…
-
Douglas County set to open its ‘largest’ public artifacts display this week
A new exhibit at the Parker Water and Sanitation District headquarters slated to open later this week illustrates the history of Douglas County and the Palmer Divide. County officials, in a news release, called its newest showcase “the largest public display of Douglas County artifacts to date.” The display spotlights the Palmer Divide, the region…
-
Douglas County contributes $15 million to regional park projects in Parker, Lone Tree
Douglas County commissioners on Tuesday approved $7.5 million each to help fund two large regional park projects in the county’s northeast portion. The move comes amid a countywide push for more parks, recreational athletic fields and open space amenities. In addition to the proposed 500-acre Zebulon site in Sterling Ranch, or more trails in the…
-
Parker’s only major movie theater closes, luxury entertainment company to renovate
Going to the movies is soon to feel a whole lot different in Parker. But for now, the Douglas County town located southeast of Denver is without a large-scale movie theater to take in all the new hits. The nearest AMC theater is located on Parker Road north in Aurora. However, after Sunday’s closure of…
-
Douglas County residents reject ‘home rule’ proposal
—
by
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Douglas County voters have rejected “home rule,” a move county officials had hoped would provide more local control, according to the initial, unofficial tally on Tuesday night. The “no” votes led by 43 percentage points, 71.16% to 28.84%, with 93,175 votes counted, according to the…
-
Douglas County election on ‘home rule’ status underway
—
by
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Douglas County voters are hitting the polls to decide whether to grant its county “home rule” status, something rarely seen in Colorado. With a home rule charter, commissioners in the Republican stronghold would seek more local control regarding state policies they oppose. Voters will face…
-
‘No Kings’ Trump protest in Colorado to go on despite objections from Parker officials
—
by
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Officials in the Town of Parker attempted to reschedule an anti-President Donald Trump protest planned for Saturday, arguing the protest could negatively impact authoritative resources during the popular Parker Days festival. Protest organizers appear they aren’t going to budge on the town’s offer to reschedule…
-
Man sentenced to 25 years for near fatal DUI crash in Parker
—
by
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Douglas County courts sentenced an Elbert County man on Monday to 25 years in prison for a DUI crash that seriously injured a family in April 2024, according to the 23rd Judicial District. Chase Albert Lein, 32, of Elizabeth, was found guilty in 23rd Judicial…
-
Aurora man to serve 14 years in prison for Parker hit-and-run
A Douglas County judge on Monday sentenced an Aurora man to 14 years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run in Parker from two years ago. Tory Conyers, 46, was convicted of multiple felony charges, including vehicular homicide, for a fatal crash that occurred while he was fleeing from police on Aug. 21, 2023, according to…