Highlands Ranch Herald

Here's a sad story of vanished grave markers and unanswered questions from our sister paper in Arvada.

Abandoned Arvada pet cemetery likely to be redeveloped On a quiet, windy hill in west Arvada, dozens of dogs (and maybe a few cats) came to their final resting place on what was the Pet Memorial Park. Some

☀️ 🐶 🐱 As temperatures continue to reach new record highs, local officials and veterinarians are reminding pet owners that leaving a dog or cat inside a parked car, even just for a few minutes, can be life-threatening. Protect your furry friends!

Officials urge pet owners not to leave pets in hot vehicles As temperatures continue to reach new record highs, local officials and veterinarians are reminding pet owners that leaving a dog or cat inside a parked car, even just for a

As Douglas County continues to build out to the west, the county is looking to address the safety and operational issues that are being seen on U.S. Highway 85 near Titan Road with a reconfiguration of an existing interchange.

DougCo to address interchange near U.S. Highway 85, Titan Road As Douglas County continues to build out to the west, the county is looking to address the safety and operational issues that are being seen on U.S. Highway 85 near

After failing to annex into local municipalities, VT Crowfoot Valley LandCo LLC has applied to amend Douglas County’s Comprehensive Master Plan to redesignate land along the Crowfoot Valley Corridor, but following dozens of residents citing incompatibilities in the application, the Douglas County Planning Commission issued a continuance.

Dougco planning commission tables Crowsnest land use change After failing to annex into local municipalities, VT Crowfoot Valley LandCo LLC has applied to amend Douglas County’s Comprehensive Master Plan to redesignate land along the Crowfoot Valley Corridor, but

For nearly a decade, students and their families at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County have embraced a classical education model built around classic literature and meaningful discussions; but now the Lone Tree charter school is entering a new chapter with a major campus expansion.

Lone Tree charter school celebrates much-needed expansion For nearly a decade, students and their families at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County have embraced a classical education model built around classic literature and meaningful discussions; but now

Nearly a year after Grigs Road was shut down for major roadway improvements, Douglas County is looking to gain community feedback on the project's final design before embarking on the second and final phase of the project.

DougCo seeks feedback on Grigs Road design Nearly a year after Grigs Road was shut down for major roadway improvements, Douglas County is looking to gain community feedback on the project's final design before embarking on the

As Douglas County’s newest tuition-free public charter school looks to expand educational options for families seeking an alternative to traditional public schools, it’s inviting the community to a grand opening.

On Aug. 1, John Adams Academy will welcome interested students and their families to the school located off Waterton Road, near Titan Road in Sterling Ranch.

John Adams Academy set to open in Sterling Ranch this fall As Douglas County’s newest tuition-free public charter school looks to expand educational options for families seeking an alternative to traditional public schools, it’s inviting the community to a grand opening.

In an effort to offer a fresh perspective on what modern entertainment can be, David Kasner established IncrediBubble Entertainment earlier this year and is focusing on building memorable moments that blend creativity, innovation and audience engagement.

Local bubble performer brings wonder to Douglas County As groups of children look up in the air with amazement, watching bubbles shimmer with rainbows, one local bubble performer is reminding audiences that ordinary things can be extraordinary simply

From sailing in the Bahamas to going on a 12-day trek through Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, a Highlands Ranch teenager is living a life of adventure with her scouting troop and this year, she is adventuring once more, this time, a little closer to home.

At 14 years old, Claire Abe is looking to rebuild a garden at Kistler Park to achieve her ranking of Eagle Scout, but needs the community’s help.

Highlands Ranch teen seeks feedback for a community garden From sailing in the Bahamas to going on a 12-day trek through Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, a Highlands Ranch teenager is living a life of adventure with her

As many people spend part of their day scrolling through Instagram or Facebook, one Douglas County resident is using social media for good by sharing dancing videos of people who have joined a growing movement called Gettin Down 4 Good.

Bringing people in Douglas County together through dance As many people spend part of their day scrolling through Instagram or Facebook, one Douglas County resident is using social media for good by sharing dancing videos of people who