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Colorado school funding measures went before voters

Around town

More than 30 Colorado school districts placed funding measures on the ballot, putting local school finances before voters.

Douglas County Colorado DeskNov 6, 2026

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Aurora schools superintendent arrested on suspicion of DUI

Police, fire and courts

The Aurora Public Schools superintendent was arrested on suspicion of DUI in connection with an incident on E-470 in Arapahoe County.

Douglas County Colorado DeskNov 5, 2026

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Colorado School District Tax Hikes Had Mixed Results Tuesday

Schools

School district tax-hike measures in Colorado produced differing outcomes Tuesday, with no uniform result across the state.

Douglas County Colorado DeskNov 5, 2026

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Douglas County race raises trust and development issues

Housing and development

Public trust, development and a petition described as “3 to 5” are identified as issues in a Douglas County commissioner race.

Douglas County Colorado DeskNov 1, 2026

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Douglas County deputies seek help identifying “fragrance felons”

Police, fire and courts

Douglas County sheriff’s deputies are asking the public to help identify people connected to a fragrance-related case.

Douglas County Colorado DeskOct 30, 2026

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Buttigieg event, election planning and highway aid in Colorado

Roads and transit

Pete Buttigieg appeared with Colorado Democrats in Boulder as election officials prepared for possible disruptions and the state sought emergency highway funding.

Douglas County Colorado DeskOct 29, 2026

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10th Circuit revives Douglas County school discrimination suit

Around town

A federal appeals ruling allows a Douglas County school administrator’s discrimination lawsuit to move forward.

Douglas County Colorado DeskOct 28, 2026

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Douglas County trustee arrested a second time

Police, fire and courts

A Douglas County trustee has been arrested again after an earlier arrest tied to embezzlement charges, KTVN reported.

Douglas County Colorado DeskOct 23, 2026

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Aurora and metro police arrest 18 in 20 cases

Police, fire and courts

Eighteen people face a combined 185 felony charges tied to 20 criminal cases involving Aurora and metro police.

Douglas County Colorado DeskOct 21, 2026

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Judge upholds Douglas County anti-union violation

Jobs and economy

A judge upheld a finding involving Douglas County and a taxpayer-funded action described as an anti-union violation.

Douglas County Colorado DeskOct 14, 2026

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Christian Brothers, DCSD Create Auto Technician Pathway

Schools

Christian Brothers Automotive shops are partnering with Douglas County schools to create a pathway for students interested in automotive technician work.

Douglas County Colorado DeskOct 8, 2026

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Deputies arrest 4 suspects in Highlands Ranch theft case

Police, fire and courts

Four suspects were arrested in connection with a Highlands Ranch merchandise theft valued at.

Douglas County Colorado DeskOct 8, 2026

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Douglas County deputies seek dog owner after attack

Police, fire and courts

Douglas County deputies are asking the public to help identify the owner of a dog involved in an attack.

Douglas County Colorado DeskOct 8, 2026

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Christian Brothers, Douglas Schools Plan Auto Technician Pathway

Schools

Christian Brothers Automotive shops are partnering with Douglas County schools on a pathway for students interested in automotive technician careers.

Douglas County Colorado DeskOct 6, 2026

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Christian Brothers, Douglas County Schools Form Auto-Tech Pathway

Schools

Christian Brothers Automotive shops are partnering with the Douglas County School District on a pathway for future auto technicians.

Douglas County Colorado DeskOct 6, 2026

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Douglas County ballot measures address commissioner changes

Local government

Douglas County voters will decide whether to add county commissioners and how those officials would be elected.

Douglas County Colorado DeskOct 4, 2026

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Northern Colorado district weighs closing nine schools

Business openings

A Northern Colorado school district is considering closing nine schools next fall, but no final decision is reported.

Douglas County Colorado DeskSep 27, 2026

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Douglas County moves against expired license plates

Around town

Douglas County is taking enforcement action involving vehicles with expired license plates, though specific penalties and timing have not been stated.

Douglas County Colorado DeskSep 25, 2026