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Can you come out and play?

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Classes at Buffalo Ridge Elementary are back in session, but not everyone is ready to get to work. The school security guard captured this special photo of eager fourth graders…

American Academy turns 20

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

On August 16, American Academy’s (AA) three campuses celebrated their 20th anniversary at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock. The event was filled with music, food and heartfelt connection…

Kicking off the year at Timber Trail Elementary

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) students enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon at the annual Back to School Splash, held in September. The schoolyard transformed into a welcome back celebration featuring giant inflatables,…

F1 Arcade Denver

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Dining meets dopamine It is lights out and away we go! The F1 Arcade Denver had its grand opening on September 10. Located northeast of downtown Denver in the River…

Work fueled by compassion and empathy

By CPC | Aug 27, 2025

Pierce Jacoway’s heart is with firefighting and family. Married to Jen for 17 years, the couple have two boys, Cooper (13) and Griffin (9) and Lucy, a yellow lab. Living…

Douglas County breaks ground on biochar facility

By CPC | Aug 27, 2025

Douglas County officials recently held the groundbreaking for a future biochar and waste diversion facility in Sedalia, south of Airport Road, off of US Highway 85. The facility, which is…

The world’s largest wildlife overpass nears completion

By CPC | Aug 27, 2025

With an anticipated completion date of late 2025, the world’s largest wildlife overpass is being constructed over I-25 in southern Douglas County near the Greenland interchange between Larkspur and Monument.…

Castle Rock plans to widen Fifth Street

By CPC | Aug 27, 2025

The Town of Castle Rock (Town) is planning to widen Fifth Street in downtown Castle Rock, a major arterial road connecting local and regional travel between the eastern areas of…

Outdoor story time program expands

By CPC | Aug 27, 2025

In August, the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Backcountry Wilderness Area (BWA) expanded its Sunshine & Storytime program to serve more children in the community. The program now offers increased weekly…

Fire Restrictions in Place

By CPC | Aug 27, 2025

  Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be in place for all areas of Douglas County due to heightened fire danger conditions. These restrictions are implemented to reduce the risk of…

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