News across Douglas County
Maverix Broadband founder says a paper trail proves the company did not misuse taxpayer funds
Colorado Broadband Office allegations this week — and the cancellation of a $100M federal grant — caught the Parker-based company off guard

DCSD allegedly leaked confidential personal information of teachers and admin—and didn’t tell them
By Kelsey Penrose, Carson Now...Another lawsuit has been filed against Douglas County School District relating to a records request — except this time, instead of being in hot water for […]

Case against ex-ICE detention center guard who shot Colorado protester moves ahead
A judge ruled Wednesday that there was enough evidence to prosecute Brandon Booth, who told police he shot toward women after they talked about “race traitors,” threatened to find guards’ children

Town completes Crowfoot Valley Road widening project

Embrace all things autumn at the Fall Festival Oct. 18

Stage One Fire Ban Rescinded
The Town of Parker’s Office of Emergency Management rescinded a Stage One Fire Ban for the Parker community on Sept. 17, 2026. There are now no fire restrictions in place.
Fire restrictions lifted as conditions improve in Castle Rock
Margaret Dixon – Strong at the broken places
Margaret Ann “Peg” Dixon died on Sept. 8, 2026, in Castle Rock, Colorado, at the age of 83, with her son Joe, his wife Bre, and her beloved dog Mikey beside her. She was a piano teacher, a former CIA officer, a lifelong redhead, and by her own cheerful assessment “a somewhat…