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Highlands Ranch Concert Band performs August 7 at Civic Green Park
Music speaks to everyone. One local group of musicians called the Highlands Ranch Concert Band has been dedicated to entertaining the Highlands Ranch Community since 2001. Their mission is to provide high quality educational and enjoyable concerts to help promote musical arts and enhance the quality of life in Highlands Ranch.
Douglas County school changes graduation venue over security clearance concerns
The decision to host the graduation ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy excited some students, but the security clearances needed to enter the base meant some graduating seniors or their families would not be able to attend the event.
People living in Douglas County shocked by strong wind gusts
In a rare wind event for the Palmer Divide Monday, winds approached 80 mph across parts of Colorado, including in Douglas County, and 60 mph in Castle Rock. Some lifelong residents say they've never seen wind like this."A little bit of wind is something but I feel like this is incredible," said Desiree Hutton, who was born and raised in Castle Rock."This takes the cake for several days in a row and it's a cold wind," said downtown Castle Rock resident Hannah Rouse.Neighbors in Douglas County were shocked by the cold, strong, and loud winds."Last night in the middle of...
Kendrick Castillo remembered 5 years after STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting
Tuesday, May 7 marks five years since the shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch that killed senior Kendrick Castillo. Eight other students were hurt in the shooting. At the school on Tuesday, students participated in "STEM-Shares" an event that is designed as a way to thank all those who helped the school, including preparing some care packages. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office posted a tribute to Kendrick on social media, "As we pause to reflect on the fifth anniversary of the tragic events at STEM School Highlands Ranch, we carry with us the memory of Kendrick Castillo, a hero whose selfless actions saved countless lives. His courage, along with the courage of all the other heroes that emerged that day, continues to echo through our community, reminding us of the strength and resilience that unite us in the face of adversity," said Sheriff Darren Weekly. #STEMStrong #Heroes #HonorServiceValor Castillo, 18, died when he rushed one of the gunmen who attacked that school in 2019. Two classmates have since been sentenced to life in prison.
Douglas County sheriffs arrests man who allegedly kidnapped, threatened driver with a gun
The Douglas County Sheriff's office on Sunday arrested a man who allegedly kidnapped and threatened an unidentified driver in Englewood on Friday. Thomas Pratt, 42, was arrested on charges of kidnapping, according to a news release. The incident occurred on Friday before 7 p.m., when Pratt allegedly threatened his victim...
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