OPED: Impound initiative filed to protect accident victims
SUBMITTED BY: Daniel Hayes
Following a year of court challenges and appeals by illegal alien advocates like Common Cause and the ACLU, the car towing and bonding ordinance will come before Lakewood voters this November.
This important issue is about taking unlicensed drivers off Lakewood streets. Suspended drivers and illegal aliens are driving in record numbers and [...]
Firefighters near control of hillside blaze off C-470
Officials expect to fully contain the Dakota Ridge blaze by dark. The fire, which broke out early Monday afternoon, has caused no injuries and has not damaged any structures.
Neighbors submit petitions opposing Jeffco Health site rezoning
Concerned citizens collect nearly 3,000 signatures in three weeks in effort to send controversial rezoning to a city-wide vote. City Clerk will determine whether petitions stand.
CCU’s satellite classrooms encourage student’s dream
SUBMITTED BY: Colorado Christian University
Camelita Martinez was juggling a job and a family with two small kids in Grand Junction, and worryed that her longtime dream of becoming a nurse was going nowhere. Then the 25-year-old bookkeeper got word that Colorado Christian University was starting a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program specifically for [...]
Two pedestrians die in Lakewood; one may be homicide
Police suspect the driver in one fatality intentionally ran over the victims after a Saturday morning confrontation. No charges are expected in Friday accident.
Jeffco commissioners dismiss County Administrator
The three-member Board of County Commissioners terminated Jim Moore’s contract, but no reason has surfaced and county officials aren’t talking.
Swine flu cases continue dropping but seasonal flu looms
Although H1N1 flu seems to be fading, health officials take a wait-and-see position. County health agency schedules more swine flu vaccination clinics and considers widening access to the general public.
School District panel whittles down facilities options
School District estimates indicate that closing and selling Carmody Middle School could save more than $1 million a year plus the selling price. That possibility is one of several under consideration that could dramatically affect schools in Lakewood.
Weather clogs roads, closes schools and businesses
More than 21 inches of snow fell in parts of Lakewood, slowing traffic and giving school kids a two-day snow holiday. An icy commute is expected Friday morning.
Spread of flu might be slowing, but officials remain cautious
Figures compiled by Jeffco school district, Kaiser Permanente indicate the spread of flu-like illnesses has moderated in the past few weeks. But health officials warn the spread of the disease could spike again as seasonal flu arrives in Colorado.
Kids romp, play and learn at Family Fire Muster
West Metro Fire Rescue District’s annual Family Fire Muster treated kids of all ages to a chance to see fire trucks, and firefighters, up close and hands-on.
Little withdraws from Ward 4 Council race
Departure leaves two candidates for the seat being vacated by Doug Anderson, who is not seeking a second term. Little cited ethical reasons for withdrawing.
Stolen statue was neighborhood treasure
Art work ripped from its base at Coyote Gulch Park was a favorite among the neighbors who frequent the park. Police hope an alert issued to metal recyclers will keep the statue intact.
Suspect killed by police identified as Lakewood man
Eugene Velarde, 25, was shot multiple times as he tried to elude a Lakewood police officer at Sloan’s Lake Park just inside Denver.
The Waistline
The economy is faltering, forcing most of us to trim the fat from the family budget. That means beans and bacon instead of steak. Leftovers are back. But how about our public officials who pass the tab along to us? This week the Waistline looks at Lakewood.
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