Today's News

Fire engulfed a home on South Rapp Street in Littleton on Tuesday afternoon. 

Firefighters from the Littleton Fire Department put out the blaze at 5868 S. Rapp St., near Araphahoe Community College, by 4:40 p.m. Tuesday.

Firefighters were able to keep the blaze from spreading to adjacent buildings. 

Check back at www.columbinecourier.com for updates. 

In Colorado and in South Jeffco, the social and political landscapes have seen significant changes over the last couple of years, and we all know that change can be difficult.
But it can also be newsworthy.
Our mission here at the Courier is to report that news as thoroughly and objectively as possible within the scope of our resources, and to reflect all aspects of the community we cover.

It was in the back of Jaylee Tait’s mind just how poorly she played at the 5A regional girls golf tournament in 2012. It was her worst round of the year. But she had to get over that because this year’s tournament was at that same Raccoon Creek Golf Course.
Initially, though, it didn’t appear that the Columbine junior had let go of the past, because she bogeyed the first three holes May 6 before she found a groove.
“I slowed my swing down and focused more on the fundamentals instead of trying to hit the perfect shot,” Tait said.

An amazing season for Dakota Ridge’s baseball team came to a sour conclusion May 11. After overcoming a 3-0 deficit to defeat Brighton 4-3 in the district semifinals, the host Eagles lost to Mountain Vista 8-6 in a hard-fought championship game at Dakota Ridge High School.
Down 4-3 in the bottom of the fourth Dakota Ridge had the bases loaded with one out when Mountain Vista sophomore Marc Mumper struck out Eagles seniors Nate Liffick and AJ Valerio to get out of trouble.