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Man accused in 2018 shooting gets guns back after case was dismissed. Now he faces new charges in a remarkably similar shooting
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — Six guns confiscated from Austin Benson, 35, who was accused of randomly shooting at people in 2018, were returned to his wife earlier this year after a judge dismissed the case amid concerns about his mental health, 9NEWS Investigates learned. Now, Benson faces 23 new...
PWSD Receives Clean Audit, Remains Financially Healthy
Parker Water & Sanitation District (PWSD) has received a clean audit report for its 2023 fiscal year. This result supports PWSD’s continued reputation as being well-managed financially and attests to our commitment to providing financial reports that fully represent the district's financial position. During its regular meeting on August...
Douglas County Libraries Exhibit Highlights Infamous Incidents in Local History
Douglas County Libraries Exhibit Highlights Infamous Incidents in Local History. Don’t miss this peek into the past, on display for a short time. Douglas County Libraries announces the launch of its new exhibit, From the Archives: Murder, Mayhem and Moonshine, a fascinating look at the scandalous side of local history. The exhibit is on display August 12-September 8 at DCL’s Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, and Parker locations. Visitors are invited to explore the intriguing tales of the notorious figures who left an indelible mark on the region.
Have a question for your County government? Submit it!
Is the County removing ball fields? Will there be a new regional park in Highlands Ranch? You have questions about your community, and your County government wants to answer them. Visit the new Fact vs Fiction webpage on Douglas County Government’s website, douglas.co.us. There, you’ll find answers to the most...
Colorado Deputies Rescue Goat From Car During DUI Arrest
Law enforcement agencies work hard to keep our cities and towns in Colorado safe. Whether they are on the scene assisting citizens, patrolling neighborhoods, or fighting dangerous crime, officers encounter a variety of different situations while on duty. However, last week, officers in Douglas County dealt with an unusual occurrence...
Colorado neighbors fight against proposed asphalt plant
Colorado neighbors in a town in Douglas County have spent years fighting against a proposed asphalt plant. Louviers was founded in the early 1900s by the Du Pont Company, along with a dynamite plant that supplied explosives for mines and road-building in the West. Today that plant has long since closed, but the Village of Louviers remains and has been registered as a historic district. However, now residents say a new plant that wants to move in threatens the character of their community. A group of neighbors showed up outside the...
Former congressional candidate in Colorado arrested in alleged protection order violation
Former Democratic congressional candidate Ike McCorkle, who recently lost his primary bid to run against Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s 4th District, was arrested earlier this week for allegedly violating a protection order filed against him by a family member. McCorkle, 45, appeared in Douglas County Court shortly after the arrest, his second this year, […]
Colorado Deputies Rescue Goat From Car During DUI Arrest
Law enforcement agencies work hard to keep our cities and towns in Colorado safe. Whether they are on the scene assisting citizens, patrolling neighborhoods, or fighting dangerous crime, officers encounter a variety of different situations while on duty. However, last week, officers in Douglas County dealt with an unusual occurrence...
Wealthiest county in Colorado also home to 3rd-'healthiest community' in US
It might come as no shock, but some of Colorado's counties are among the healthiest communities nationwide, including one that ranked among the top 10. US News and World Report recently dug into the topic, seeking to determine where the 'healthiest communities' were located around the country. While their data analysis did take general health into consideration while making the final determination, 92 related indicators across 10 total categories were included in their county-to-county comparison, including factors related to housing, the local economy, education, public...
State health officials confirm rabies case in puppy and seek those who may have been exposed at Englewood adoption event
Information courtesy of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking to connect with people who attended a puppy adoption event on Saturday, July 20, at Moms and Mutts Colorado (MAMCO) Rescue for Pregnant and Nursing Dogs in Englewood. Attendees should call the health department’s hotline at 303-692-2700 during business hours, or 303-370-9395 after hours/weekends/holidays. The health department must screen attendees after a puppy at the event tested positive for rabies on Wednesday. The rabies-positive puppy arrived in Colorado from Texas and has since been euthanized, which is the only way to test for rabies in an animal.
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