McKenna Harford

Castle Rock voters will decide this November whether they support a sales tax increase that would fund additional police and firefighters. The town is asking for a 0.2% sales tax increase, which would raise an estimated $3.75 million per year. That’s enough to fund 22 new police employees and 18 additional fire department staff, as […]

Amid neighborhood opposition, the Castle Rock Town Council approved plans to convert an assisted living building in Metzler Ranch into a mental health care center for teens. The council voted 4-3 in favor of zoning changes that allow for the repurposing of the former Graceful Senior Living facility. The changes allow for the building to […]

Republican Rep. Brandi Bradley was chided by school board members for posting concerns with her son's teacher to social media and potentially creating safety concerns for the school. Credit: Courtesy Colorado House Republicans

Four of Castle Rock’s town council members are seeking re-election this November, but all of them face challengers seeking to shake things up. The seats for Districts 1, 2, 4 and 6 are up for grabs. The districts are currently represented by Councilmembers Ryan Hollingshead, Laura Cavey, Desiree LaFleur and Tim Dietz, respectively. In District […]

Castle Rock's Town Council voted to explore legal actions against Denver for its policies that support migrants. Councilmember Max Brooks, third from left, said sanctuary policies are overwhelming communities. Credit: Photo by McKenna Harford

The school board voted unanimously to put the bond on the ballot this year, its third attempt in a row to fund capital needs. The $490 million bond would not increase taxes if it passes, but if it fails, homeowners will see a decrease in their taxes. The district estimates a decrease of around $73 […]

A sewer issue at Sierra Middle School in Parker closed the building and canceled class on Tuesday, making toilets, sinks and water fountains unusable. Amid their response to the incident, several district officials said the situation is indicative of why they are asking voters to give the green light to a $490 million bond in […]

Castle Rock has given the green light for a plan that will transform a former assisted living center into a teen mental health care site. Amid some opposition from residents near the site in the Metzler Ranch neighborhood, the town council voted 5-2 on a second reading in favor of changes that make the project […]

Castle Rock is planning an almost $400 million budget for 2025, with significant investments in public safety funding and water projects. The $391 million budget dedicates $198 million to operations, $159 million for capital projects and $34 million for debt. The budget assumes that property taxes will stay the same and, optimistically, that voters in […]

Castle Rock police arrested a man in connection with an armed bank robbery in downtown on Tuesday. Octavio Alan Rivas-Morales, 34, is being charged with 16 felonies, including 10 counts of aggravated robbery and five counts of menacing. Around 2 p.m., Castle Rock police responded to Independent Financial bank for a reported robbery and a […]