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Colorado district faces cuts after funding measures fail

Schools

A Colorado school district may face budget cuts after voters appeared to reject funding measures, with a recount possible.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskNov 9, 2026

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Former Jefferson County daycare owner faces abuse charge

Around town

A former Jefferson County daycare owner faces a child abuse charge as investigations continue involving the facility.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskOct 30, 2026

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Arvada Home Daycare Faces Criminal Investigation

Police, fire and courts

A child was found in near-fatal condition at an Arvada home daycare, prompting a criminal investigation.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskOct 24, 2026

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Colorado prepares domestic violence risk assessment program

Around town

Colorado is preparing a new risk assessment program as domestic violence fatalities rise, raising questions about how officials will identify danger earlier.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskOct 23, 2026

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Arvada man gets 4 years in animal abuse case

Police, fire and courts

An Arvada man was sentenced to four years after animal abuse caused injuries and the deaths of several pets.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskOct 22, 2026

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CBI’s No. 1 wanted sex offender arrested in Denver

Police, fire and courts

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s top-listed sex offender was arrested in Denver.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskOct 15, 2026

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Arvada council opposes Ballot Question 6C

Local government

The Arvada City Council has formally taken a position against Ballot Question 6C.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskOct 14, 2026

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Adams 12 board votes to close schools as enrollment falls

Schools

The Adams 12 school board has voted to close schools as the district faces declining enrollment.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskOct 8, 2026

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Former Colorado police sergeant charged in alleged double-dipping

Police, fire and courts

A former Colorado police sergeant has been charged in an alleged double-dipping scheme, and the chief said accountability applies to everyone.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskOct 6, 2026

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Colorado school district puts mill levy override on ballot

Local government

A Colorado school district will ask voters in November to consider a mill levy override as it faces a budget gap.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskSep 25, 2026

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Jefferson County deputies target aggressive driving on four highways

Police, fire and courts

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is directing an aggressive-driving enforcement effort at four major highways.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskSep 20, 2026

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Denver police reopen 13 sex assault cases after CBI retesting

Police, fire and courts

Denver police reopened 13 sexual-assault cases after retesting work completed by Missy Woods at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskSep 12, 2026

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Jefferson County Plans Public Input on Land Use Rules

Housing and development

Jefferson County says it will seek community input as it considers land use regulations tied to housing and development.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskSep 11, 2026

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Jeffco teachers union builds protections after Evergreen shooting

Police, fire and courts

One year after the Evergreen High shooting, the Jeffco teachers union has built protections for educators and school communities.

Jefferson County Colorado DeskSep 10, 2026