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Englewood police shoot and kill man near Oxford and Broadway
Englewood police said it's investigating a police shooting in the area of West Oxford Avenue and South Broadway. According to police, officers chased a man with a gun before one officer shot and killed the man.Few details were immediately available, but police said West Oxford Avenue is closed between Broadway and Lincoln Streets and likely will be for some time.Around 12:30 p.m., Englewood officers responded to a call regarding a man menacing with a gun, according to Englewood Police Spokesman Scot Allen. Officers chased him and one officer fired his gun at the man, hitting him. The man was taken to the hospital and was later pronounced dead.The suspect is believed to be the only suspect involved and police don't believe there are any threats to the community.
Suspicious item left at Englewood church
A bomb squad investigated after someone left a suspicious package at an Englewood church, closing roads nearby. A bomb squad investigated after someone left a suspicious package at an Englewood church, closing roads nearby. Denver’s Blake Street Tavern closing after 20 years …. A popular downtown Denver sports bar...
Investigation into deadly shooting by Englewood PD officer continues
The 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team will investigate after an Englewood Police officer shot and killed an alleged armed suspect Saturday afternoon. Investigation into deadly shooting by Englewood PD …. The 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team will investigate after an Englewood Police officer shot and killed...
Lone Tree bans short-term rentals
(Lone Tree, Colo.) New short-term rentals, like those rented on Airbnb and VRBO, cannot operate anywhere in the City of Lone Tree. After a meeting on Feb. 7, the Lone Tree City Council approved two ordinances to prohibit creating new short-term rentals and regulate existing ones.
Take a Peek Inside This Incredible Dome Home in Castle Rock
A one-of-a-kind custom-built house in Castle Rock just hit the market for the first time ever - giving someone new the opportunity to move into this unique Colorado dome home. Step inside this futuristic dome home. Check out another Colorado dome home down below. Walsenburg Dome Home For Sale. The...
Castle Rock, March 20 High School ⚽ Game Notice
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Join the Club: New Program Aims to Prevent Car Thefts in Colorado
A Colorado law enforcement agency is bringing back the use of a device that was invented in the 1920s, with hopes of preventing motor vehicle thefts from happening in the region today. Earlier this week, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office announced its partnership with C-MATT (Colorado's multi-agency auto theft task...
Hundreds of students show up to old school to mourn the death of high school teacher of 30 years
A school in Castle Rock, Colorado, has suffered the devastating loss of a beloved teacher. On March 4, 2023, Jules Daley died from an unknown cause, leaving family, friends and students heartbroken. According to Daniel C. Oakes High School's Facebook post, Mr. Daley worked as an English, History and Economics teacher at the establishment.
Colorado Couple Arrested for Elaborate Booby Trap on Front Porch
I don't know very many people who enjoy when door to door salespeople come knocking. I swear I personally have had roughly 850 conversations about solar, for example, since 2019. Which, for the record, I'm absolutely interested in for the right reasons, but not until the companies who sell solar...
Colorado child advocates call for reforms after string of murders
It’s the type of tragedy that should never happen and yet in Colorado there have been four instances within the span of a month of children dying at the hands of their fathers in murder-suicides.
2 in Colorado arrested after 'booby trap' at their house injures 1
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (TCD) -- A man and a woman from Highlands Ranch were arrested when an apparent "booby trap" they set at their home injured one person. On March 9 at 2 p.m., the victim was reportedly "conducting business" on Ashburn Court and went to the front door of one of the homes. When he got to the door, he allegedly "heard and felt a large 'boom,'" and saw a wire tied around his leg. The man also reportedly felt ear pain and noticed his vision was altered.
AFA cadets undergo training of learning disaster mitigation
Dave LaRivee, from Team Rubicon, spent his Sunday in Larkspur, teaching young people his extraordinary saw skills as they seemed impressed. "I did not realize that cutting down a tree was so complicated because you see people do it, you know, like on TV or something. There's so much more to it than that," said Darcy Farrell a United States Air Force Academy cadet.They may feel overwhelmed at first, but LaRivee says by the end of the day these young people will be pros. "Will take them from ground zero up to fully capable as a sawyer," LaRivee...
Customers of smaller utility companies avoid financial squeeze felt by Xcel customers
DENVER — With 1.5 million natural gas customers, Xcel Energy dominates the market in Colorado. Xcel is not the only utility company in the state, though. Residents of Erie, Frederick, Dacono and Castle Rock have Black Hills Energy as their utility company. And those customers are not feeling the same high bill pain as Xcel customers.
Investigations Requested for 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
Two requests for investigations have been submitted to the Colorado Supreme Court’s Attorney Regulation Counsel, citing violations of Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct by the 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The Canon City Daily Record is reporting that the requests were filed by Douglas County resident Tom Chelston,...
Famous Colorado Owned BBQ Restaurant Now Closed After 40 Years
Colorado has no shortage of amazing BBQ restaurants from north to way down south. Sadly, one Colorado favorite that was celebrity-founded over 40 years ago is no more. Another Local Colorado Restaurant Closes Its Doors After Over 40 Years. So far in 2023, it almost feels like we're closing more...
SUV crashes through Monument backyard, stops on top of a fence
MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) -- An investigation is underway after a vehicle crashed through a Monument backyard and hit several fences before stopping on top of one. According to Colorado State Patrol, the crash happened near a bus stop along Lake Mist Dr. CSP said a 42-year-old woman drove through a backyard, hit several fences, a house, and got stuck on a fence.
Commissioners, Sheriff encourage lawmakers to focus on mental health, when considering gun legislation
While heartbroken by lives lost to gun-related violence, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners and the Douglas County Sheriff are asking state legislators to focus upstream – as Douglas County has for the past six years – on programs and initiatives that first address the struggles associated with the unmet mental and behavioral health needs in all Colorado communities.
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