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Douglas County weighs e-moto crackdown

Crashes, complaints and near-misses are driving concerns.

Health

What started as a fun way for kids to get around has become one of Douglas County&#x27;s fastest-growing public safety headaches.The latest: County commissioners on Tuesday will discuss potential regulations aimed at high-powered e-motos as complaints, crashes and enforcement challenges pile up.

How Parker's Colorado Foxes helped shape U.S. soccer

Social description: A championship club in Parker helped shape soccer's future in America.

Sports

Before the Colorado Rapids and Major League Soccer, one of America&#x27;s best pro soccer teams briefly called Parker home.Why it matters: The Colorado Foxes won two national championships, trained on a Stroh Ranch field, beat an English Premier League team and nearly positioned Parker at the center of professional soccer&#x27;s growth in the U.S.

Douglas County weekday treks worth your time

Sunrise stairs and sunset views — walks for any schedule.

A little trip outside can change your perspective.Why it matters: Walking <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gives your brain a boost" data-vars-click-url="https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2014/04/walking-vs-sitting-042414?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-vars-content-id="d6ec4918-edde-4d5e-b461-f32910bd1262" data-vars-headline="Douglas County weekday treks worth your time" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2014/04/walking-vs-sitting-042414?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">gives your brain a boost</a>, makes you more productive and gets you to chill the heck out.

Inside Castle Rock's cop drone network

Police want wider coverage and the ability to fly multiple drones.

News

Castle Rock Police are already looking to expand drone coverage across town less than a year after launching their drones-as-first-responders (DFR) program.The latest: The department is planning its next phase, pursuing upgrades that could significantly expand the reach of its drone network.

Douglas County's crop lab

Volunteers test crops that handle drought and temperature swings.

Environment

A mostly volunteer-run Douglas County orchard is helping residents figure out what can actually survive <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drought" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/30/colorado-wildfire-risk-2026-drought" data-vars-content-id="159303f2-d622-49b4-8fe4-d69187d2d32d" data-vars-headline="Douglas County&#x27;s crop lab" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/30/colorado-wildfire-risk-2026-drought" target="_self">drought</a>, wind and wild weather.Why it matters: The county&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hidden Mesa Research &amp; Demonstration Orchard" data-vars-click-url="https://www.douglasco.gov/open-space-natural-resources/projects/hidden-mesa-research-demo-orchard/" data-vars-content-id="159303f2-d622-49b4-8fe4-d69187d2d32d" data-vars-headline="Douglas County&#x27;s crop lab" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.douglasco.gov/open-space-natural-resources/projects/hidden-mesa-research-demo-orchard/" target="_blank">Hidden Mesa Research &amp; Demonstration Orchard</a> near Franktown has tested hundreds of fruits, vegetables and other crops in real-world conditions — creating rare local data on what grows, what doesn&#x27;t and how to save precious resources.

Douglas County's dwindling dog park drama

DougCo data show just three reported incidents this year.

Culture

Dog parks in unincorporated Douglas County have been unusually quiet this year.Why it matters: Contrary to some assumptions, summertime isn&#x27;t prime time for dog park problem around here — which is why our review of incidents is so encouraging.

Dem AG candidates clash over experience, leadership, Trump

The candidates traded attacks over qualifications and management records.

Politics

Democratic hopefuls for Colorado attorney general sparred in Parker on Thursday night over who has the experience — and temperament — to serve as the state&#x27;s top law enforcement officer during the second half of President Trump&#x27;s term.Why it matters: All eyes were on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/23/jena-griswold-colorado-democratic-attorney-general-race-2026" data-vars-content-id="1d4efdf7-0c2e-4f68-b1f4-28836e1622bd" data-vars-headline="Dem AG candidates clash over experience, leadership, Trump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/23/jena-griswold-colorado-democratic-attorney-general-race-2026" target="_self">Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold</a>, who has skipped more candidate forums and debates than her lesser-known rivals.

I tried Douglas County's free rideshare

Link on Demand made an 8-mile Target run simple and free.

Transit

Growing up in Douglas County, there were two things my mother said never to do:<ul><li>Visit East Colfax Avenue.</li></ul>

Lone Tree rises after decades of planning

New parks, housing and retail are pushing RidgeGate into its next era.

Business

After 25 years of planning, Lone Tree is seeing major development across <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="RidgeGate" data-vars-click-url="https://ridgegate.com/" data-vars-content-id="0a102223-4def-402c-934b-02b32d2b833b" data-vars-headline="Lone Tree rises after decades of planning" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ridgegate.com/" target="_blank">RidgeGate</a> — the massive mixed-use district that city leaders hope will become the south metro&#x27;s next urban center. Why it matters: Hundreds of acres surrounding RidgeGate&#x27;s light rail stations are now primed for offices, housing, hotels and entertainment projects — giving Lone Tree one of the region&#x27;s largest remaining transit-oriented development corridors.

Scoop: Cerebral's Instagram breadcrumb leads to Parker

A new account suggests Cerebral may be eyeing downtown Parker.

Food and Drink

A quietly created <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Instagram profile" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/cerebral.parker/" data-vars-content-id="887826b9-e1b6-493a-9137-2e977a0e806f" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Cerebral&#x27;s Instagram breadcrumb leads to Parker" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/cerebral.parker/" target="_blank">Instagram profile</a> suggests Cerebral Brewing could be headed to downtown Parker as part of the brewery&#x27;s Colorado expansion.The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="acclaimed craft brewer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/12/22/colorados-best-breweries-beers-2025" data-vars-content-id="887826b9-e1b6-493a-9137-2e977a0e806f" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Cerebral&#x27;s Instagram breadcrumb leads to Parker" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/12/22/colorados-best-breweries-beers-2025" target="_self">acclaimed craft brewer</a>, known for its hazy IPAs and experimental beer program, already has three locations in Denver and Aurora, and a Parker outpost would mark its farthest sojourn yet.

Douglas County readies residents for fire season

Officials urge residents to create evacuation and mitigation plans, coordinate with neighbors, and sign up for emergency text alerts now.

Climate

Colorado is heading into what officials warn could be an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="active fire season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/30/colorado-wildfire-risk-2026-drought" data-vars-content-id="5e52c5aa-c4ec-410d-92d0-0505b9d496fe" data-vars-headline="Douglas County readies residents for fire season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/30/colorado-wildfire-risk-2026-drought" target="_self">active fire season</a>, with up to 9,000 wildfires expected this year.Why it matters: In Douglas County, that means creating evacuation and mitigation plans, coordinating with neighbors, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="signing up for emergency alerts" data-vars-click-url="https://dougcoalert.com/" data-vars-content-id="5e52c5aa-c4ec-410d-92d0-0505b9d496fe" data-vars-headline="Douglas County readies residents for fire season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://dougcoalert.com/" target="_blank">signing up for emergency alerts</a> now.

Axios Denver

Poll: Colorado women say financial gaps are widening compared to men

Denver

A bar chart that shows the top challenges cited by Colorado women in an April 27-May 4 survey of 725 registered voters. Economic inequity and the pay gap lead at 29%, followed by political and rights-based concerns at 16% and child care access at 14%.

The top challenges Colorado women say they face

Data: Women's Foundation of Colorado; Note: Respondents' open-ended answers were grouped by category; Chart: John Frank/Axios

Midway memories 🎟️

A Parker Days tradition hits 50

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CU research spending faces $87M decline

Boulder

Colorado kids would face brunt of federal aid cuts

A bar chart that shows Colorado childhood poverty rates by race and ethnicity in 2024. Hispanic or Latino children have the highest rate at 19%, followed by two or more races at 13%. American Indian or Alaska Native children are at 8%, while Asian and Pacific Islander and White children are lowest at 6%.

Childhood poverty rate in Colorado by race and ethnicity in 2024

Data: Colorado Children's Campaign; Note: Data for Black and African American children are not reported because the margin of error is too large; Chart: John Frank/Axios

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Poll: Colorado women say financial gaps are widening compared to men

A Parker Days tradition hits 50

How Parker's Colorado Foxes helped shape U.S. soccer

CU research spending faces $87M decline

Colorado kids would face brunt of federal aid cuts