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RFK Jr. campaigns in Colorado this weekend
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is campaigning in Colorado this weekend. He'll hold a private reception in Castle Rock followed by a rally in Aurora. Kennedy, an independent, and other unaffiliated presidential candidates began gathering signatures this past week to make the November ballot in Colorado. They need 1,500 signatures from voters in each of the state's eight congressional districts. Thirty-two years ago a third party candidate for president, Ross Perot, disrupted things for incumbent presidential candidate George H.W. Bush. Bush eventually lost his re-election bid to Democrat Bill Clinton. Could Kennedy do the same for President Biden in his re-election bid,...
Construction work begins to make intersection more ADA accessible
Construction crews in Castle Rock are working to make a popular intersection more pedestrian-friendly. Crews tell CBS Colorado they have identified an issue at the intersection of Wolfensberger Road and Park Street.Public Works Project Manager in the Town of Castle Rock Ross Stanley met with CBS Colorado Traffic Reporter Brian Sherrod to break down this project. Stanley says the light pole at the intersection is in the way of the Americans with Disabilities Act access point. Crews are working to relocate the pole. The northbound turn lane will be closed temporarily on Park Street to fix this issue.Stanley tells CBS...
Castle Pines neighbors speak out against proposed McDonald's
A 24-hour McDonald's is proposed to come to Castle Pines, but some residents aren't happy about it. Back in March, neighbors showed up in droves to the planning commission's meeting to speak out against the proposal. The commission denied the application, but now the issue has been appealed to the city council. Castle Pines North HOA No. 1 President, and former City Council member, Doug Gilbert doesn't want to see the golden arches glowing near his home. "You could put this about half a mile to the east and it would be very consistent with where we are at as...
Future Hope Foundation helps high school graduates after train collision
It's been more than 20 years since a train smashed into a young woman's car in Douglas County. In the decades since surviving that collision, she has turned her pain into inspiration and giving back to students in Colorado with a scholarship fund."Even now it's still just, it's still shocking," said Maureen "Missy" Berg.Berg, at the time named Missy Martin, was only 16 when her stalled car was hit by a train in 2002 in Castle Rock."Pretty brutal. As a parent, it really was a hard time," said Dave Martin, Missy's father.Missy spent six weeks in a coma, and years...
New boutique bakery opens in Castle Pines showcasing small-batch treats, gifts
Gretchen Harrison opened Alice + Kate Boutique Bakery at 572 E. Castle Pines Parkway, Castle Pines, April 27. The cozy little shop showcases Harrison’s assortment of small-batch, hand-made caramels, chocolates and macarons, as well as a curated selection of gifts. Most of the party supplies and collection of pantry items are sourced from female-owned businesses.
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