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Local reporting for Jefferson County, CO
Jefferson County Colorado Desk covers weather alerts, local government, schools, roads and business news for Jefferson County, Colorado.
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News · Jefferson County · Colorado
A Colorado school district may face budget cuts after voters appeared to reject funding measures, with a recount possible.
News · Jefferson County · Colorado
A former Jefferson County daycare owner faces a child abuse charge as investigations continue involving the facility.
News · Jefferson County · Arvada · Colorado
A child was found in near-fatal condition at an Arvada home daycare, prompting a criminal investigation.
News · Jefferson County · Colorado
Colorado is preparing a new risk assessment program as domestic violence fatalities rise, raising questions about how officials will identify danger earlier.
News · Jefferson County · Arvada · Colorado
An Arvada man was sentenced to four years after animal abuse caused injuries and the deaths of several pets.
News · Jefferson County · Colorado
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s top-listed sex offender was arrested in Denver.
News · Jefferson County · Arvada · Colorado
The Arvada City Council has formally taken a position against Ballot Question 6C.
News · Jefferson County · Colorado
The Adams 12 school board has voted to close schools as the district faces declining enrollment.
News · Jefferson County · Colorado
A former Colorado police sergeant has been charged in an alleged double-dipping scheme, and the chief said accountability applies to everyone.
News · Jefferson County · Colorado
A Colorado school district will ask voters in November to consider a mill levy override as it faces a budget gap.
News · Jefferson County · Colorado
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is directing an aggressive-driving enforcement effort at four major highways.
News · Jefferson County · Colorado
Denver police reopened 13 sexual-assault cases after retesting work completed by Missy Woods at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
News · Jefferson County · Colorado
Jefferson County says it will seek community input as it considers land use regulations tied to housing and development.
News · Jefferson County · Evergreen · Colorado
One year after the Evergreen High shooting, the Jeffco teachers union has built protections for educators and school communities.