Memorial Day ceremony in Jefferson County honors Colorado veterans

May 30, 2023

By Rick Sallinger
CBS Colorado

Rifle shots echoed through Jefferson County to honor those who gave their lives for this country.

A lone bagpiper filled the air with “Amazing Grace.” Read more…

The Beat

May 30, 2023

By Golden Police Department
City of Golden

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Golden baseball advances to Final Four

May 30, 2023

By Dennis Pleuss
Golden Transcript

It was a must-win situation for Golden’s baseball team Saturday afternoon at UCCS Mountain Lion Park.

The Demons (23-5 record) had to get a win over Riverdale Ridge (22-6) in the Class 4A consolation semifinals of the double-elimination state tournament. The 4A Jeffco League champions delivered with a 8-1 victory thanks to a late offensive surge to advance to the Final Four… Read more…

Similar traits between Demons of 2023 and 2003 championship squad

May 30, 2023

By Dennis Pleuss
Golden Transcript

It’s been 20 years since Mark Melancon struck out the final batter at All-City Field in Denver to give Golden its first state baseball championship.

The senior-laded squad led by Melancon beat defending Class 4A state champion Mountain View twice on May 17, 2003 to end a magical season for the Demons. Chad Sigg had a front-row seat 20 years ago as an assistant coach on head coach Brad Madden’s staff… Read more…

Five teams from around the world to compete in second Over the Dusty Moon Challenge

May 30, 2023

By Jasmine Leonas
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom

What’s the best way to transport dirt on the Moon? University students from around the world have been considering this challenge for months, and working versions of their solutions will be on display May 31-June 1 at Colorado School of Mines… Read more…

City of Golden Police Blotter

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Mines teams end 2022-23 school year on a high note

May 27, 2023

By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript

With the 2022-23 athletic schedule over, it’s time for the Orediggers and their fans to turn the page, refresh the roster and start scheduling for 2023-24… Read more…

Neighborhood group demands halt to new truck-heavy distribution centers in Jefferson County

May 27, 2023

By John Aguilar
Denver Post

Two years after an Arvada neighborhood rose up to stop retail giant Amazon from building a distribution center in its midst, another set of neighbors a mile away is hoping for a similar outcome in their battle to derail a proposed 512,000-square-foot warehouse complex.

But success is far from assured for McIntyre Neighbors United, a group of 18 homeowner associations that calls for residents to stand “shoulder to shoulder” against the development at 5950 McIntyre St… Read more…

Golden ace Laif Palmer, likely to be picked in this year’s MLB Draft, leads Demons on quest for Class 4A state title

May 27, 2023

By Kyle Newman
Denver Post

COLORADO SPRINGS — On a mound on a mountain, Laif Palmer made pitching at elevation look like an art form Friday.

The Golden right-hander dominated Summit in the Demons’ 9-0 win to open the Class 4A state tournament at Cheyenne Mountain High School. Palmer, perhaps the most projectable Colorado prep arm heading into July’s MLB Draft, racked up 11 strikeouts over six shutout innings… Read more…

Marquez’s arraignment pushed to August in fatal hit-and-run case

May 26, 2023

By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript

Ruben Marquez, the alleged driver in the fatal hit-and-run outside a Golden bar, is now expected to enter a plea Aug. 7 after his May 19 arraignment was rescheduled… Read more…