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King Soopers Employees Honored for Exceptional Act of Kindness
Two associates at the Youngfield Street King Soopers are being recognized with Kroger’s highest safety honor, the AllSafe! Angel Award, after their quick thinking and compassion helped a customer avoid
When the Label Sticks: Local Oil Painter Reflects on Her Path
If you had told Kristine Disney ten years ago that she would be spending most of her days painting, she wouldn’t have believed you. Throughout her life, others called Disney
Jefferson County Public Schools 2026 Fall Outlook
With fall quickly approaching, Jefferson County Public Schools would like to inform all students, faculty, staff and families as to what to expect in the coming weeks in anticipation of
Wheat Ridge Approves $100,000 Equity Audit
Finding blind spots, changing procedures and raising awareness of potential bias or discrimination in Wheat Ridge’s internal policies are parts of an upcoming equity audit. The city council, by a
Around Town
Protecting Pets During Wildfire Season
Wildfires have become an unfortunate part of summer across the West, and this year is no exception. With multiple large fires burning across the country—including
Is Tuesday Night ‘Kids Night’ Becoming ‘Try a New Place’ Night?
Alively debate is brewing around town, and it has nothing to do with politics or sports. It starts every Tuesday around dinnertime. Tuesday has traditionally
Being Brave Enough to Be Yourself
The older I get, the more convinced I become that life is simply too short to spend pretending to be someone you’re not. Each passing
2J Changes to come on 38th Avenue (Kipling to Youngfield)
The City of Wheat Ridge will begin work on 38th Avenue sometime in 2027. The Kipling to Youngfield project is part of the $76 million
More People Fail Colorado’s Permit Test Than Its Driving Test
Most people walk in dreading the road test. The official data says they have it backward. This report breaks down Colorado’s own test records, shows
A New Way for Residents to Shape Edgewater’s Future
Imagine stepping outside on a Saturday morning to join your neighbors in planting a pollinator garden, organizing a neighborhood cleanup, or sharing ideas over coffee
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