City Council votes to regulate Lakewood pot shops
Lakewood’s dispensary regulations – in the works since late last year – include strict security measures, spacing from schools and each other, and costly fees.
LPD division chief wants Grand Junction’s top cop job
Lakewood Police Division Chief John Camper is applying for the top police job in Grand Junction. Camper’s assignment as interim chief in the western Colorado city while on Lakewood’s payroll raised questions last summer.
Lakewood’s top 10 news events of 2009
From government action to citizen efforts, the past year brought change and cheer, tragedy and charity to Lakewood. Along the way came swine flu, elections, a sour economy, a mixed bag on transparency and the loss of civic leaders.
School review panel recommends closing O’Connell
The school board will make the final decision on the closures and other changes that would affect students, parents and their communities but could save the district nearly $6 million a year.
City Council weighs pot dispensary regulation
Lakewood considers rules governing operation of pot shops after a spate of thefts and robberies raise concern for public safety. The proposed regulations would require strict security measures and limit potential dispensary locations.
Dorothy Wisecarver, Lakewood community leader, dead at 79
Current and former city officials say ex-City Councilwoman and longtime civic leader Dorothy Wisecarver had a large impact on the city and it’s residents. Wisecarver died at home Wednesday at the age of 79.





